8 - Solid again in the first half and couldn't do much about Schade's smart finish. But some more big saves as the game progressed including a huge one to deny Thiago and very alert clearance created a big chance at the end. Also alert to clear two short back passes and very much excelling already.placeholder image
8 - Solid again in the first half and couldn't do much about Schade's smart finish. But some more big saves as the game progressed including a huge one to deny Thiago and very alert clearance created a big chance at the end. Also alert to clear two short back passes and very much excelling already. | Getty Images

Lee Sobot's Leeds United player ratings v Brentford as trio score 8/10 and handful of 7s but strugglers get 4s

Lee Sobot
By Lee Sobot

Leeds United writer

Published 30th Aug 2026, 15:58 BST
Updated 31st Aug 2026, 09:50 BST

Leeds United player ratings from the first home game of the new Premier League season against Brentford.

Leeds United shared a 1-1 draw with Brentford in their first home game of the new Premier League season at Elland Road - but how did we rate the performances?

Leeds made a bright enough start but without creating any clearcut chances and Brentford’s very dangerous attacking threat soon became very apparent.

The Whites were then dealt a blow as Joe Rodon was forced off inured and the Whites fell behind shortly afterwards as a cross from Keane Lewis-Potter picked out the classy Kevin Schade who beat Jaka Bijol to apply a smart dinked finish into the top right corner.

Whites boss Daniel Farke made a double change at the break but Leeds were unable to offer much until another double change and one of those substitutes in Lukas Nmecha set up Dominic Calvert-Lewin to draw the Whites level.

Leeds United writer Lee Sobot hands out the scores.

7 - On at half time and soon made an impact down his flank, his pace creating the very late free kick from Trafford's alert long ball. Feels like his first goal contribution is imminent.

13. Harry Wilson

7 - On at half time and soon made an impact down his flank, his pace creating the very late free kick from Trafford's alert long ball. Feels like his first goal contribution is imminent. | Getty Images

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6 - On at half time and a solid enough battling display in the middle of the park without any fireworks.

14. Ao Tanaka

6 - On at half time and a solid enough battling display in the middle of the park without any fireworks. | Getty Images

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6 - On in the 69th minute and his pace again caused problems down his side of the pitch. A bit wasteful though.

15. Dan James

6 - On in the 69th minute and his pace again caused problems down his side of the pitch. A bit wasteful though. | Getty Images

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8 - On in the 69th minute and quickly made an impact, charging about like a bull in a china shop and producing a lovely lay off for James to create a good opening which was wasted. Then supplied the assist for Calvert-Lewin's leveller and no doubt that he changed the game.

16. Lukas Nmecha

8 - On in the 69th minute and quickly made an impact, charging about like a bull in a china shop and producing a lovely lay off for James to create a good opening which was wasted. Then supplied the assist for Calvert-Lewin's leveller and no doubt that he changed the game. | Getty Images

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6 - High marks from a Leeds point of view as could well have given a penalty when Bogle clipped Schade. A bit inconsistent but not too bad really. Elland Road has seen better but also seen much much worse.

17. Tony Harrington (referee)

6 - High marks from a Leeds point of view as could well have given a penalty when Bogle clipped Schade. A bit inconsistent but not too bad really. Elland Road has seen better but also seen much much worse. | Getty Images

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