Leeds were seeking a club record tenth league win in succession but Huddersfield went ahead in the first-half stoppage time as United failed to deal with a Sorba Thomas free-kick which led to Michal Helik converting from close range.
But the hosts were reduced to ten men just three minutes later as the already-booked Jonathan Hogg was given his marching orders following an elbow on Junior Firpo which earned him a second yellow.
Daniel Farke's Whites finally drew level in the 68th minute through Patrick Bamford who netted on the slide from close range following an excellent low cross from substitute Connor Roberts. Leeds, though, were unable to bag a winner, Crysencio Summerville coming closest when cutting inside but seeing his firm shot smash the outside of the post.
Graham Smyth, the YEP’s chief football writer, hands out the scores from an ugly Yorkshire derby at the John Smith’s Stadium.
13. Joel Piroe (sub)
5 - Hindered attacks, picked the wrong option, some poor touches. His presence did take up a defender's attention and helped Leeds find space on the right. Photo: Dan Istitene
14. Dan James (sub)
6 - Tried to get at Huddersfield, made Leeds more dangerous on the right but was guilty of a few poor touches and passes. Delivered some good corners. Photo: Ed Sykes
15. Jaidon Anthony (sub)
N/A - Couldn't make an impact as a late, late substitute. Photo: Marc Atkins
16. Andrew Kitchen (referee)
4 - Took too much time to clock on to Huddersfield's physicality, could have given out two red cards. Was unduly lenient to Leeds once or twice in the second half. Six minutes of time added on wasn't enough. Photo: Michael Regan