Leeds United pulled themselves another point closer to safety but rarely threatened to take all three during Saturday’s 0-0 draw at home to Brentford. A game of little chances and poor attacking quality saw the spoils shared between Whites and Bees for a second time this season.
Defence won out during the opening 45 minutes with neither Leeds nor Brentford creating any serious chances. Dominic Calvert-Lewin beat Caoimhín Kelleher to a looping cross but it was cleared, while Igor Thiago scuffed a half-chance after causing Jaka Bijol some problems.
The second-half played out much in the same way, with both sides enjoying spells of momentum without ever creating a clear-cut chance. Farke brought on attacking reinforcements including Noah Okafor and Ao Tanaka but despite a late push, that opening goal never came.
YEP chief football writer Graham Smyth was at Elland Road to watch the action. Here are his Leeds United player ratings...
13. Sub: Noah Okafor
6 - A couple of dangerous moments but nothing like the spark Leeds needed out wide. | Getty Images
14. Sub: Daniel James
5 - One or two decent deliveries aside, he was wayward with his passing and crossing. Photo: Jack Thomas
15. Referee: Jarred Gillett
4 - Scattergun, inconsistent approach to yellow cards, didn't deal properly with time wasting. | Getty Images