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Jacob Raw

Wed 22 April 2026 22:22, UK

Leeds United drew 2-2 with Bournemouth at the Vitality Stadium on Wednesday thanks to a dramatic stoppage-time leveller from Sean Longstaff.

The Whites had a lacklustre first 45, with Karl Darlow being called into action on several occasions, and that continued into the second half.

Daniel Farke‘s side went behind on the hour mark as Kroupi Junior found a way through Leeds’ defence to smash in an opener, before the Whites grabbed a leveller through a James Hill own goal.

Rayan’s late strike almost stole the points for the Cherries, but Longstaff’s late volley ensured a point came back with Leeds to Elland Road.

There were plenty of unseen moments in the match, and Farke’s fury with Brenden Aaronson was one of them, as MOT Leeds News takes a look at three things you may have missed from the game.

Daniel Farke impersonated Brenden Aaronson’s poor work rate

Ilia Gruev’s meniscus injury was confirmed before the game, and that may be one of the reasons that Aaronson was given the nod again.

During the first half, Farke was seen in a rage while doing an impression of someone jogging back lethargically.

As pointed out by Graham Smyth on X, it looked as though the Leeds boss was directing his passive-aggressive action in the way of Aaronson.

It came after the American was seen showing a lack of desire to get back, despite the hosts being on the counter attack.

Thankfully, said attack amounted to nothing.

Thorp Arch reunion for two players

Leeds named a 19-man squad on the night, but it seemed as though Farke brought extra players with him for the trip to Bournemouth.

Third-choice Leeds keeper, Alex Cairns, was seen chatting away with former Elland Road star Lewis Cook, who were both teammates at Thorp Arch in their academy days.

This was highlighted by Beren Cross, and something nobody will have seen before the game.

Leeds extend best away record since 1979 vs Bournemouth

Leeds were unbeaten in eight away games heading into this one, and it was their longest run since 1979, something that Farke deserves credit for.

During those eight games, the Whites beat the likes of Manchester United, West Ham, and even drew to Aston Villa at a difficult place to go in Villa Park.

Bournemouth almost put an end to this run; however, the Cherries still extended their own impressive 13-game unbeaten streak in the league, with Leeds’ now standing at nine away from home.

The travelling Whites fans didn’t sound too disheartened with the draw, as chants for a trip to Wembley on Sunday bellowed from the away end.

Chelsea will be without a proper head coach, and Leeds smell an FA Cup final, after another positive performance.