Overview
- James Justin put Leeds ahead on 28 minutes before Thierno Barry’s 76th‑minute equaliser secured a 1-1 draw at Bramley-Moore Dock.
- Leeds boss Daniel Farke called the new ground very impressive and praised the noise when Everton gained momentum in the second half.
- Members of the visiting Leeds media assessed the venue with the verdict, “They’ve got it right,” echoing broader praise for the matchday experience.
- Referee Simon Hooper frustrated home fans during several passages of play, including a stoppage that restarted with a drop ball to goalkeeper Karl Darlow after the ball burst.
- Pre-match scenes featured a tribute to Everton great Tommy Wright and on‑pitch recognition for AFCON winners Idrissa Gueye and Iliman Ndiaye, with the stadium also lit for the club’s All Together Now campaign and players visiting a local school as part of the initiative.