Luton went ahead with 15 minutes on the clock as soft defending led to Isaiah Jones bagging a 15th-minute opener. After Willy Gnonto lost possession, Elijah Adebayo barged past Ao Tanaka and released Jordan Clark who evaded Joe Rodon to send in a low cross to which Jones arrived free at the back post to convert as Junior Firpo was dragged inside.
The Whites drew level just 13 minutes later through a superb strike from Dan James after Luton failed to properly clear a corner. The Hatters cleared their lines but the ball was retrieved wide on the right by James who cut inside past Adebayo before unleashing a terrific low strike from the edge of the box that flew into the bottom left corner.
But Leeds were unable to kick on and the draw saw Daniel Farke’s Whites drop from second place to third, overtaken by Burnley who stormed on with a 2-1 success at Coventry City. Graham Smyth, the YEP’s chief football writer, hands out the scores from just a point at Kenilworth Road.
7. Ao Tanaka
5 - Struggled in and out of possession. It wasn't a game for his skillset but others like James managed to make themselves a factor despite being outsized. Photo: Paul Harding
8. Manor Solomon
5 - Didn't relish the physical nature of the game and couldn't produce any magic. When his big chance came he wasted it. Photo: Michael Regan
9. Dan James
7 - Battled, made himself a nuisance and came up with a vital goal. His pace was a factor. Photo: Paul Harding
10. Willy Gnonto
5 - Couldn't get into the game. Too few touches in the first half and lost possession ahead of the Luton goal. With the ball in the air so often he didn't fare much better in the second half. Photo: George Wood
11. Joel Piroe
5 - When he got on the ball it was generally in an area where Luton didn't mind him having it. Photo: Paul Harding
12. Patrick Bamford (sub)
6 - Made runs in behind that stretched the play and allowed Leeds to get up the pitch. Gave the centre-backs something to think about. Photo: Paul Harding