Watford 2 Leeds United 2: Reaction and recap from draw at Vicarage Road

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Leeds United returned to Championship action with a 2-2 draw at Good Friday night hosts Watford.

Here is a full recap of the night’s events and post-match reaction from a result which left Daniel Farke’s side back in second place.

Watford 2 Leeds United 2 recap

Key Events

  • 8pm kick-off at Vicarage Road
  • Chance to move three points ahead of Leicester
  • Three changes. Key men missing
  • Young Charlie Crew on bench

Leeds team and bench

Meslier, Gray, Rodon, Cooper (c), Byram, Ampadu, Kamara, James, Summerville, Rutter, Bamford. Subs: Darlow, Gelhardt, Joseph, Shackleton, Firpo, Crew, Cresswell, Piroe, Anthony.

So three changes for Leeds

Byram, Cooper and James in for Firpo, Gruev and Gnonto - Ampadu moving into midfield. Huge night for Charlie Crew who makes the bench. Big one for Liam Cooper too, essentially preferred to Charlie Cresswell who stays on the bench.

17-year-old midfielder, Wales youth international, has been excelling for Leeds 18s and then 21s for some time now. Looks a cultured player. Has a fine pass on him and good vision/reading of the game. Skilful. Already has three caps for Wales under-21s, at 17 years of age. Hard to know what his best position will be, possibly a no 8 but also a CDM.

Underway here at Vicarage Road, not the warmest night, a strong Leeds team, despite the absentees, should be more than good enough to get the job done here.

All set at Vicarage Road.

All set, players out

1: Kick-off at Watford

Bright start by Watford

2: Zipping a few passes together, Rodon carries the ball out for a throw, away end in fine voice

Leeds yet to get going

5: Apart from their fans, Watford with all the possession so far, Leeds barely in their half so far.

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