Pascal Struijk’s stoppage-time equaliser rescued a huge point for Leeds United as they drew 1-1 with Brighton in their final home of the season. It ensures that, regardless of results elsewhere, the Whites will have a chance of securing survival on the last day of the campaign at Brentford.
After Danny Welbeck opened the scoring in the 21st minute, it looked as though it would be one of those afternoons at Elland Road. However, a late barrage of the Brighton goal brought its reward and brought a vital point with it.
While Leeds moved out of relegation zone with the draw, they won’t be getting carried as they might end up back in the bottom three before the final day if Burnley get a result against Aston Villa on Thursday evening. By the same stretch, victory for Steven Gerrard’s side in that game at Villa Park would mean Jesse Marsch’s side would only need to match Burnley’s result on the final day.
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Both teams go into next weekend with tough fixtures as Leeds visit Brentford in west London while the Clarets host Newcastle at Turf Moor. While it looks a tough trip on paper, the Whites will be buoyed by the late equaliser heading to the capital. The couple of thousand Leeds supporters that will be housed in the away end at the Brentford Community Stadium will make their voices heard, as they have done at Elland Road all season.
Here is how a few fans reacted to the vital draw against Brighton on social media with plenty of love for Joe Gelhardt after his brilliant piece of skill that led to his assist for the equaliser.
