Get all your news in one place.
100's of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Sport
Aaron Bower at Elland Road

Jack Harrison makes up for own goal by earning point for Leeds against Brighton

Jack Harrison celebrates scoring the second goal for Leeds against Brighton.
Jack Harrison celebrates after scoring Leeds’ second equaliser against Brighton. Photograph: Danny Lawson/PA

The notion of a draw in the Premier League being a good or bad result usually depends on which side of the fence you sit and where your season is heading. But here, as both the Leeds and Brighton players received deserved applause from their supporters after an entertaining draw at Elland Road, this had the distinct feeling of a missed opportunity for both sides.

Make no mistake, Leeds would probably look upon a point against a Brighton side chasing European football as a good result in isolation. But on a day when two of the sides around them won to drop Javi Gracia’s side into the Premier League’s bottom three, coupled with the fact Leeds had their chances to take all three points, this might be an afternoon some supporters look back on as frustrating.

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100's of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.