Whites boss Daniel Farke made six changes to his side and rested star man Crysencio Summerville but still named a strong team. Plymouth were twice saved by the woodwork in the 13th minute as Georginio Rutter played in Jaidon Anthony whose shot came back off the post and Willy Gnonto's attempt on the follow-up was deflected onto the crossbar.
Anthony then fired Leeds ahead with a terrific goal just after the half-hour mark but Plymouth equalised as Adam Randell finished off a counter in the 73rd minute.
Graham Smyth, the YEP’s chief football writer, hands out the scores from a stalemate which will mean another long trip to Plymouth for a fourth round replay.
7. Ilia Gruev
7 - Loads of energy first half, almost always in the right place. Couldn't keep things under the same level of control in the second half. Photo: Tim Markland
8. Jaidon Anthony
7 - Took his goal brilliantly. Had more influence than Gnonto but it was a mixed bag at times. Could have had a second. Photo: Matt McNulty
9. Willy Gnonto
5 - Struggled to do much in possession, spurned shooting chances. Unlucky with one that was palmed onto the bar, but generally didn't grab his chance. Photo: Matt McNulty
10. Georginio Rutter
7 - Some lovely footwork and fancy flicks, unplayable at times, but it didn't amount to the necessary end product. Photo: Matt McNulty
11. Joel Piroe
5 - Had little impact on the game. When Leeds were going for it late on he popped up here and there and had a volleyed chance. Photo: Tim Markland
12. Ian Poveda (sub)
6 - Tried to bring energy and get at Plymouth but could never quite get free to cause real damage. Photo: Jess Hornby