Leeds United Fights Back to Draw with QPR in Championship Title Race
In the 38th round of the English Championship, league leaders Leeds United staged a remarkable comeback to secure a 2-2 draw against mid-table Queens Park Rangers (QPR). The match, however, did not start as expected for the visitors, who found themselves trailing 2-0Saito and Cook.
Leeds' fortunes changed just before halftime when Fox scored an unfortunate own goal, giving the visitors a lifeline. Early in the second half, Bogle completed the comeback with an equalizer, ensuring the match ended in a draw.
The draw keeps Leeds three points clear of Sheffield United, who face a crucial derby against Sheffield Wednesday in this round.
2024-25, England - Championship
QPR - Leeds United 2:2 (2:1)
Goals: Saito, 17 (1:0); St. Cook, 30 (2:0); Fox M., 40 (own goal) (2:1); Bogle, 51 (2:2)
QPR: Nardi; Dunne Jimmy; St. Cook (Morrison L., 74); Fox M.; Edwards Ro.; Paal K.; Colback; Andersen L. (Madsen N., 84); Smyth P. (Dembele K., 74); Frey M.; Saito (till 93)
Bench: Walsh J.A.; Ashby; Morgan K.; Bennie D.; Yang M-H.
Yellow Cards: Dunne Jimmy 21; Paal K. 60; Frey M. 82
Red cards: Saito 93'
Leeds United: Meslier; Bogle; Júnior Firpo; Struijk; Rodon; James D.; Rothwell; Aaronson (Gnonto, 46); Tanaka A.; Solomon (Ramazani L., 84); Piroe
Bench: Darlow; Byram; Debayo J.; Guilavogui J.; Gruev; Fernandez Mateo; Schmidt I.
Yellow Cards: Struijk 72; Bogle 94