Leeds United boss Daniel Farke called the 1-1 draw at Aston Villa a “valuable point,” but conceding another late goal will be frustrating.
Tammy Abraham’s late equaliser means Leeds have now conceded 12 league goals from the 86th minute onwards — the worst record in the Premier League this season. Those late goals have cost them nine points. If matches ended after 85 minutes, Leeds would be ninth instead of 15th and pushing for Europe rather than worrying about relegation.
There have been other painful moments, including a 4-3 loss to Newcastle United at St James’ Park, where Bruno Guimaraes and Harvey Barnes scored in added time. A late own goal by Gabriel Gudmundsson also handed Fulhamvictory earlier in the season.
Former Leeds goalkeeper Paul Robinson believes it’s more about concentration than fitness in the final minutes.
Although Leeds have also scored some late goals — including strikes by Ao Tanaka against Liverpool and Lukas Nmecha versus Fulham — their poor late-game record continues to cost them crucial points.
