Leeds United Stages Dramatic Comeback to Draw with Liverpool in EPL Clash

Leeds United's Thrilling Draw Against Liverpool

In a captivating match, Leeds United showcased their resilience at home, managing to equalize against Liverpool in the dying moments of the game. Ao Tanaka scored a crucial goal six minutes into stoppage time, resulting in a 3-3 draw during the ongoing 2025-26 English Premier League season.

With this result, Leeds United climbed to 16th place in the Premier League standings, having achieved five victories, four draws, and three losses across 15 matches. Conversely, Liverpool moved up to eighth place, with seven wins, two draws, and six losses in the same number of games.

Match Highlights

The first half saw Liverpool create two significant chances, with Curtis Jones hitting the crossbar and Virgil van Dijk missing a header from a free-kick taken by Szoboszlai. The teams went into halftime with a score of 0-0.

The second half began with excitement as Hugo Ekitike netted the first goal for Liverpool in the 48th minute.

Just two minutes later, Ekitike scored again, capitalizing on a low cross from Conor Bradley after he dispossessed Gabriel Gudmundsson, putting Liverpool ahead 2-0.

Leeds United found hope in the 73rd minute when Ibrahima Konate was awarded a penalty following a VAR review, which Calvert-Lewin converted successfully.

The hosts equalized in the 75th minute when Anton Stach made a powerful shot from the left side of the area.

Liverpool's Dominik Szoboszlai restored their lead in the 80th minute, but a late strike from Leeds United's Ao Tanaka ensured the match ended in a draw.

Premier League Update

In other matches, Manchester City secured a convincing 3-0 victory over Sunderland, narrowing the gap with league leaders Arsenal, who faced a 2-1 defeat against Aston Villa.