Leeds United vs Aston Villa LIVE: Premier League result, final score and reaction
Re-live the action as Steven Gerrard’s side failed to capitalise on Luis Sinisterra’s red card for the hosts
Leeds held on for a vital Premier League point after Luis Sinisterra was sent off at Elland Road in an ill-tempered goalless draw against Aston Villa on Sunday (2 October).
Colombia winger Sinisterra was dismissed early in the second half after failing to retreat from a free kick and earning a second yellow card. Villa created the better chances after Leeds went down to 10 men and went closest to a winner when Phillippe Coutinho’s volley hit a post and Ollie Watkins headed the rebound wide. But the game was dominated by both sides’ insistence on winning the physical battle, with referee Stuart Attwell booking six other players as he struggled to retain control.
Sinisterra, Marc Roca and Rodrigo were all booked by Attwell, as was Villa debutant Ludwig Augustinsson, during a first half lacking in goalmouth action but not full-blooded endeavour. Sinisterra, Robin Koch, and Villa’s Leon Bailey received yellow cards in the second period. Leeds were then reduced to 10 men three minutes after the restart, when Douglas Luiz attempted to play a quick free kick, the ball struck Sinisterra’s outstretched leg, and Attwell booked the forward a second time for not retreating. The home fans let out a huge roar at the final whistle after their side had hung on, with resounding chants of “You’re not fit to referee,” directed at Attwell.
Re-live all the action and updates from the game in the live blog below:
Leeds United vs Aston Villa
SAVED!!! Harrison's inside cross finds Rodrigo in the box, who nudges away Konsa before bringing the ball down and shooting, drawing a save from Martinez before the referee blows for the foul on Konsa!
Leeds United vs Aston Villa
We're into three minutes of added time to close out this first half.
Leeds United vs Aston Villa
SAVED!!! Ramsey streaks past Cooper and passes inside to Bailey, whose first-time shot is straight into the gloves of Meslier!
Leeds United vs Aston Villa
Good link-up play from Sinisterra and Struijk results in a cross from the latter, but it's nowhere near where Rodrigo wants the ball and Martinez gathers.
Leeds United vs Aston Villa
Leeds conceded five goals in their last league game against Brentford, as many goals as they had conceded in their first five of 2022-23. Indeed, since returning to the Premier League in 2020, Leeds have shipped 5+ goals in more different top-flight games than any other side (five times).
Leeds United vs Aston Villa
Leeds look to break from the corner but Aaronson's put on the deck once again, but this time the referee does blow for a free-kick in his favour.
Leeds United vs Aston Villa
SAVED!!! Young puts Watkins through on goal, but Meslier races out to parry the shot and Koch puts it out for a corner!
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