Credit: Imago

Scott Mason

Wed 22 April 2026 21:56, UK

Leeds United drew 2-2 against Bournemouth at the Vitality Stadium.

Daniel Farke opted to go strong, fielding an unchanged side from the 3-0 win against Wolves, despite an FA Cup semi-final on the horizon.

On this occasion, it was Bournemouth who struck first, as Eli Junior Kroupi was set through on goal through Marcos Senesi.

It was far too easy for the forward, with Jaka Bijol unable to keep him out after missing his slide tackle to prevent the chance. Wilfried Gnonto would find the equaliser with his deflected effort finding its way into the net.

Rayan thought he handed Bournemouth the win, but Sean Longstaff struck late to earn Leeds a draw.

Pascal Struijk immense for Leeds against Bournemouth

Pascal Struijk was Leeds’ best performer, with the Dutchman winning pretty much everything he battled for.

The centre-back did not allow himself to be bullied, and there was little he could do to prevent the Cherries’ opener, with the goal coming from the other side of the defence.

Struijk did get away with one when Evanilson thought he scored a third, but the goal was chalked off for offside.

The defender also managed to anticipate an open goal left for Evanilson earlier in the game, pouncing to clear it before the Brazilian had the chance to strike.

Struijk can certainly be proud of the part he played, and it is a strong omen for the Whites ahead of facing Chelsea, who have failed to score in their last five Premier League matches.

Jayden Bogle too easily beaten by Bournemouth wingers

Jayden Bogle did not have the best of first-half performances against the Cherries, and it came as no surprise to see Farke pull him off the pitch.

At half-time Joe Rodon came on in place of the wingback, with James Justin taking up his place out wide.

Throughout his 45 minutes, the Englishman was dribbled past on two occasions, had just a 47 per cent passing accuracy, committed two fouls and won just 45 per cent of his duels as per Sofascore.

Overall, it was a game to forget for Bogle, and Farke will be hoping he does not produce that level of display at Wembley against Chelsea.

Bogle was confirmed to be taken off through injury, and it remains to be seen if he will actually be able to feature.

However, based on that showing, his inclusion may have been in doubt anyway.

Leeds United player ratings

Karl Darlow – 6

Jayden Bogle – 3

James Justin – 6

Jaka Bijol – 5

Pascal Struijk – 8

Gabriel Gudmundsson – 4

Ethan Ampadu – 6

Ao Tanaka – 6

Brenden Aaronson – 6

Noah Okafor – 5

Dominic Calvert-Lewin – 5

Substitutes

Joe Rodon – 5

Lukas Nmecha – 5

Willy Gnonto – 7

Sean Longstaff – 7

Joel Piroe – N/A