Daniel Farke’s Whites were seeking a first win of the new campaign following last weekend’s 3-3 draw at home to divisional newcomers Portsmouth and Wednesday night’s 3-0 defeat at home to Middlesbrough in the Carabao Cup first round.
A very poor first-half passed without a shot on target from either side but the action improved after the break as both the Whites and Baggies squandered chances to take all three points, albeit not exactly a feast of attacking football.
The contest, though, ultimately ended in a goalless draw, leaving Leeds on two points out of a possible six from the start of the new 2024-25 Championship campaign.
Leeds United writer Lee Sobot hands out the scores from The Hawthorns.
7. Ilia Gruev
6 - A similar sort of story to Ampadu next to him, kept battling away but with Leeds missing a creative spark in the middle of the park. Photo: Nigel French
8. Willy Gnonto
6 - Unable to provide the creative spark needed but still looked the most likely and stood up to the battle against some towering defenders. Photo: Nigel French
9. Dan James
5 - Not at his best despite the usual energy and fast press and pretty wasteful with what few opportunities he did have. Subbed just after the hour mark for Aaronson and that looked about right in the choice of him or Gnonto coming off. Photo: Alex Burstow
10. Joel Piroe
4 - A really poor afternoon, unable to even get close with any of his chances and several misplaced passes. Hooked on the hour mark. Photo: Ben Roberts Photo
11. Mateo Joseph
6 - Still just his second league start and still waiting to make a big impact as seemingly the new first choice striker. Battled hard against the giant Ajayi and offered good hold up play at times. Also sent in a neat cross for Piroe who was unable to finish. But largely kept quiet by a strong defence. Photo: Nigel French
12. Brenden Aaronson (sub)
6 - Not able to provide the breakthrough from the bench but presses hard and sent on a couple of neat passes. Photo: Nigel French