Leeds United were unable to enjoy a rare away win at Everton after giving up their lead to draw 1-1 at the Hill Dickinson Stadium. James Justin’s first-half effort was cancelled out by Thierno Barry as Daniel Farke’s side took another point on the road but failed to claim all three.
After riding an early spell of Everton pressure Leeds kicked on and were rewarded just before the half-hour mark, with Justin meeting Anton Stach’s cross to open the scoring from close range. Dominic Calvert-Lewin then struck the post minutes later as Farke’s side dominated without being able to double their first-half lead.
Leeds invited pressure from their hosts after the break and allowed Everton to build momentum, with Barry punishing them with an equaliser on 76 minutes after substitute Ao Tanaka was unable to block a cross. The Toffees continued to enjoy the better chances but having been rocked for so long, Farke’s side kept the scoreline level to earn another away point.
YEP chief football writer Graham Smyth was at the Hill Dickinson Stadium to watch the action. Here are his Leeds United player ratings...
1. GK: Karl Darlow
7 - Kicking wasn't always spot on. Couldn't do much with the goal but did provide one superb second half save. Protected in the first half. | Getty Images
2. CB: Joe Rodon
7 - One careless pass aside he had a decent first half, won a header to start the move for the goal. Second half he had to defend a lot. | AFP via Getty Images
3. CB: Sebastiaan Bornauw
7 - Solid, unspectacular first half. Defended the box well for the most part in the second half, beaten to the cross for the equaliser. | Getty Images
4. CB: Pascal Struijk
7 - Stepped forward well in the first half to help Leeds progress and attack. Couple of shaky moments in the second half that put his side under pressure, but came up big a few times too. | AFP via Getty Images
5. RWB: Jayden Bogle
8 - Had a storming first half, created danger and helped create a goal. Locked down his side. Second half was all about defending and he dug in. | Getty Images
6. CM: Ethan Ampadu
7 - Helped control things in the first half with a classy, physical display. Second half he lost that control for spells. | Getty Images