Leeds United returned to the top of the Championship with a last-gasp draw at Preston North End. An own goal from the hosts rescued the Whites.

The first half did not go the way the visitors wanted. Four counts of sloppy defending from Pascal Struijk, Joe Rodon, Jayden Bogle and Illan Meslier were punished, as Brad Potts put the hosts in front.

There was also a big escape for Preston, who saw Ben Whiteman avoid a second yellow card for a lunging challenge on Bogle. Daniel Farke was booked for his protests.

A late own goal from Jack Whatmough rescued a point for Leeds.

Leeds United (4-2-3-1)

1 Illan Meslier

More question marks around his goalkeeping for the opening goal. Cannot be beaten by such a tame effort at his near post. Never inspired a lot of confidence. 5

2 Jayden Bogle

Had to be more aware of Brad Potts as he ran onto the back post for the goal. All-round play was sloppy and frustrating. The odd ball forward caught the eye, but Bogle looked ragged throughout. 4

6 Joe Rodon

Has to hold his hands up to his part in the opening goal. Crazily allowed the cross past him with Potts lurking at the back post. Did generally improve thereafter and never looked in too much bother. 6

5 Pascal Struijk (c)

Never seemed to get a handle on Milutin Osmajic. Should have done better with the initial run by the striker which created the opening goal. Didn't cut his usually reassuring figure in defence. 5

25 Sam Byram

Really solid. Was not sullied by the goal in the same way his team-mates were. Threatened forward throughout the game. 6

22 Ao Tanaka

Even in a poor game like this, there were moments of quality from the Japanese midfielder. Battled well and laid on some lovely passes. 6

8 Joe Rothwell

Nothing like the control he would have wanted. Battled and showed energy. Set-pieces were inconsistent. 5

7 Daniel James

Not at his best, but still delivered some of the best moments in attack. Hit the crossbar. Created chances. Didn't get the run of the ball. 7

11 Brenden Aaronson

Another anaemic performance from the American. Brought nothing to the attack and the one golden chance he had was shanked into the away end. 4

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29 Wilfried Gnonto

His best play came in the second half before his withdrawal. Some jinking runs and decent deliveries, but wasn't consistently hurting the hosts. 5

10 Joel Piroe

Another start and another match spent wondering what his role was on the field. Ineffective from start to finish. 4

Substitutes

26 Karl Darlow

4 Ethan Ampadu (on for Bogle 82min)

Decent little showing late on as Leeds looked to take it to their hosts at the death. N/A

9 Patrick Bamford (on for Aaronson 64min)

Pushed a decent chance wide of an open goal. Asked questions of the home defence though. Intelligent runs and battled. 6

14 Manor Solomon (on for Rothwell 77min)

Committed defenders once or twice, but still not quite the whole package in attack. N/A

17 Largie Ramazani (on for Gnonto 64min)

Forced one good save from Freddie Woodman with a deflected strike, but little else stood out. 6

19 Mateo Joseph (on for Byram 82min)

Robbed of the equaliser, but forced the error with his run. N/A

23 Josuha Guilavogui

33 Isaac Schmidt

39 Max Wober