(Credit: Imago)

Brenden Aaronson trash, alternate MOTM glorious – Leeds player ratings v Stoke

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21 Apr 2025, 11:36 am

Brenden Aaronson produced yet another baffling performance as Leeds United mauled Stoke City 6-0 on Easter Monday.

Joel Piroe left Stoke goalkeeper Viktor Johansson picking balls from his net like Easter eggs, as he fired four goals past the Potters at Elland Road on 21 April.

Goals from Junior Firpo and Wilfried Gnonto added to Stoke's woes, while the Leeds faithful celebrated a victory that all but sealed automatic promotion for the Whites.

Daniel Farke and Co. will now turn their attention towards the Championship fixture between Burnley and Sheffield United at Turf Moor later, as a win for the hosts or a draw would confirm the West Yorkshire outfit's place in the Premier League next season.

Here, MOT Leeds News rates each player's performance out of 10.

Piroe ended his nine-game goal drought in style. (Credit: Imago)

Leeds United player ratings v Stoke

Karl Darlow - 6

Jayden Bogle (Off for Sam Byram 76') - 9

Joe Rodon - 6

Ethan Ampadu - 7

Junior Firpo (Off for Isaac Schmidt 76') - 8

Ao Tanaka - 7

Ilia Gruev - 6

Wilfried Gnonto (Off for Largie Ramazani 66') - 7

Brenden Aaronson (Off for Harry Gray 86') - 4

Manor Solomon - 8

Joel Piroe (Off for Patrick Bamford 66') - 10

Substitutes

Patrick Bamford (On for Joel Piroe 66') - 5

Largie Ramazani (On for Wilfried Gnonto 66') - 5

Sam Byram (On for Jayden Bogle 76')- 5

Isaac Schmidt (On for Junior Firpo 76')- 5

Harry Gray (On for Brenden Aaronson 86') - NA

Farke is on the verge of leading Leeds to promotion. (Credit: Imago)

Piroe four-goal hero, Bogle alternate MOTM

Piroe was the obvious man of the match as he ended his nine-game goal drought in a fantastic manner, finishing his hat-trick within just 20 minutes of kick-off.

The Dutchman added another goal to his name, taking his Championship goalscoring tally for the season to 19.

Minutes	Shots accuracy	Accurate passes	Touches in opposition box	Duels Won
66'	4/4 (100%)	8/11 (73%)	6	1/3

Piroe v Stoke, 21 April. (Credit: FotMob)

However, Bogle is our alternate man of the match, having produced yet another stunning performance at right-back.

The defender provided the assist for Piroe's second goal, stealing the ball back from Stoke and playing a perfect pass to set up the attacker for his finish.

Aaronson, though, left much to be desired again, failing to register a single goal or assist on an afternoon when Leeds ran riot over their opponents.

The United States international has contributed towards just two goals in the Championship since the turn of the year.

Brenden Aaronson

Joel Piroe

Jayden Bogle