Leeds United 3-3 Liverpool: Post-match review, Stats, Key moments

Dive into Coral’s post-match review of Leeds United 3-3 Liverpool in the Premier League on Saturday, 06 December 2025, with stats, key moments and our take on the match.

Leeds United and Liverpool played out a thrilling 3-3 draw at Elland Road. The first half was tight and goalless, with both sides picking up yellow cards – Jayden Bogle and Gabriel Gudmundsson for Leeds, and Conor Bradley for Liverpool just before the break. Liverpool came flying out of the blocks after half-time, with Hugo Ekitiké scoring twice in quick succession in the 48th and 50th minutes to put them 2-0 up. Coming off a run of three straight league losses before a win over Chelsea, Leeds showed real fight to stay in it.

Leeds turned the game around in the second half, earning a penalty after a VAR check on Wilfried Gnonto in the 71st minute, which Dominic Calvert-Lewin converted in the 73rd to make it 2-1. Anton Stach then equalised two minutes later in the 75th, assisted by Brenden Aaronson, but Liverpool regained the lead through Dominik Szoboszlai in the 80th, assisted by Ryan Gravenberch. In a dramatic finish, Ao Tanaka popped up with a 90+6th minute equaliser for Leeds, capping a wild game that extended Liverpool’s recent mixed form of draws and losses.

Liverpool edged possession with 55% of the ball compared to Leeds’ 45%, suggesting they controlled more of the play, but Leeds made the most of their chances with more corners at five to Liverpool’s four. Both sides were lively in attack, with Liverpool completing more successful dribbles at 55 against Leeds’ 42, though the game was feisty with three yellow cards each and no reds, keeping things even on discipline. Leeds had the only penalty of the match, which they scored, and both teams recorded one assist apiece, underlining how key moments rather than dominance decided the draw.

On substitutions, Leeds used all five available, starting with a triple change at 65 minutes where Ao Tanaka replaced Ilia Gruev, Brenden Aaronson came on for Jaka Bijol, and Wilfried Gnonto replaced Noah Okafor; later, Joël Piroe replaced Ethan Ampadu at 87 minutes, and Sebastiaan Bornauw came on for Jayden Bogle at 90+3. Liverpool made four changes, with Alexis Mac Allister replacing Florian Wirtz and Joe Gomez coming on for Conor Bradley at 68 minutes, followed by Wataru Endo replacing Cody Gakpo at 83 minutes and Alexander Isak replacing Hugo Ekitiké at 84 minutes, which helped them push but couldn’t secure the win.

The game burst into life right after the break when Hugo Ekitiké grabbed a quick brace for Liverpool in the 48th and 50th minutes, shifting momentum their way after a cautious first half marked by yellow cards for Leeds’ Jayden Bogle at 20 minutes and Gabriel Gudmundsson at 26 minutes, plus Conor Bradley’s booking for Liverpool in stoppage time. Leeds’ triple substitution at 65 minutes injected energy, leading to a VAR-reviewed incident involving Wilfried Gnonto at 71 minutes that awarded them a penalty, calmly slotted by Dominic Calvert-Lewin at 73 minutes. Anton Stach then levelled it at 75 minutes with an assist from Brenden Aaronson, but Dominik Szoboszlai put Liverpool back ahead at 80 minutes, assisted by Ryan Gravenberch, before Ao Tanaka’s dramatic equaliser in the 96th minute sealed the draw amid late yellows for Pascal Struijk at 89 minutes and Joe Gomez at 90+1.

Liverpool picked up further bookings with Virgil van Dijk at 80 minutes, adding to the tension, while their substitutions like Joe Gomez for Conor Bradley at 68 minutes aimed to shore things up, but Leeds’ late changes, including Sebastiaan Bornauw for Jayden Bogle at 90+3, helped them snatch a point in a match full of twists.

Leeds United lined up in a 3-5-2 formation, focusing on a solid defensive base with Pascal Struijk anchoring the backline and Ethan Ampadu providing midfield bite before his late exit. Wing-backs like Jayden Bogle and Gabriel Gudmundsson offered width, picking up early yellow cards, while upfront Dominic Calvert-Lewin led the line effectively, converting a key penalty. Substitutes such as Ao Tanaka, Brenden Aaronson and Wilfried Gnonto made big impacts after coming on at 65 minutes, with Tanaka’s injury-time goal and Aaronson’s assist proving crucial.

Liverpool set up in a 4-2-3-1 shape, with Virgil van Dijk marshalling the defence and picking up a yellow card, while Ryan Gravenberch provided a vital assist from midfield. Hugo Ekitiké was the standout forward with his quickfire double early in the second half before being replaced by Alexander Isak at 84 minutes, and Dominik Szoboszlai added threat in attack with his goal. Changes like Alexis Mac Allister replacing Florian Wirtz at 68 minutes bolstered the midfield, helping them regain the lead temporarily.

Coral’s Man of the Match was Lucas Perri, who stood out with four crucial saves despite conceding three goals, along with two clearances and two punches that helped keep Liverpool in the game during Leeds’ comeback. His efforts were vital in a high-scoring affair, showing composure under pressure and preventing what could have been an even bigger deficit.

Recent Premier League matches:

• Draw: 3-3 vs Liverpool (H)
• Win: 3-1 vs Chelsea (H)
• Loss: 2-3 vs Manchester City (A)
• Loss: 1-2 vs Aston Villa (H)
• Loss: 1-3 vs Nottingham Forest (A)

Recent Premier League matches:

• Draw: 3-3 vs Leeds United (A)
• Draw: 1-1 vs Sunderland (H)
• Win: 2-0 vs West Ham United (A)
• Loss: 0-3 vs Nottingham Forest (H)
• Loss: 0-3 vs Manchester City (A)

Leeds United have just drawn 3-3 with Liverpool at home, a result that extends their patchy recent form of one win and three losses in their last five league games, leaving them in 16th place on 15 points and still looking over their shoulder at the relegation zone. Their next match is against Brentford on 2025-12-14 at 16:30, with the opposition sitting 14th on 19 points, so a win could help Leeds close the gap and build some momentum to climb away from danger.

Liverpool have just drawn 3-3 with Leeds United away, adding to their inconsistent run of two draws, one win and two losses in their recent league outings, which sees them in ninth place on 23 points and chasing a European spot. Their next fixture is against Inter on 2025-12-09 at 20:00, with the opposition’s position and points yet to be confirmed, making it a key chance to get back to winning ways and push up the table.

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