Leeds United were beaten for only the second time in eleven games on Wednesday night as a Pascal Struijk own goal condemned the Whites to a 1-0 defeat against Stoke City. Second half substitute Patrick Bamford had missed a penalty just minutes before the Potters struck the game's only goal as the 30-year-old remains in search of his first goal of the season.
United struggled to find their rhythm at the Bet365 Stadium and were consequently punished after Daniel Farke made changes to his starting XI, swapping Saturday’s match-winner Crysencio Summerville for Jaidon Anthony and bringing summer signing Ilia Gruev in for Glen Kamara. Willy Gnonto also returned to the line-up in place of Dan James.
Here are the YEP’s player ratings from tonight’s fixture.
13. Dan James
Tried to get at his men and his pace caused problems but couldn't provide the killer ball at the end of it. 6/10 Photo: Nathan Stirk
14. Ian Poveda
Bright, lively, passed it nicely but was thrown into a difficult game that had got away from Leeds and left them chasing. N/A Photo: Ben Roberts Photo
15. Crysencio Summerville
Added threat that wasn't there previously, got at Stoke and had a go at least, just couldn't take the chance when it came. 7/10 Photo: Jess Hornby
16. Luke Ayling
Did fine when he came on, wanted responsibility in possession. N/A Photo: Alex Caparros
17. Referee: Paul Tierney
Maybe a little hasty with his yellow once or twice and then kept it in his pocket when it should have come out but got the penalty calls spot on. 7/10 Photo: George Wood