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Leeds still trail to Neal Maupay's goal, as they did at Elland Road in October.

On that occasion, Pontus Jansson headed a late equaliser in what turned out to be Dean Smith's final game in charge of Brentford before he moved onto Aston Villa.

Brentford have the weapons to really worry Leeds on the counter-attack here. They have bundles of quality when they get on the ball, but Leeds are dominating territory and possession at the moment.

And here is Kemar Roofe. Tyler Roberts goes off.

Almost all Leeds so far in the second period, but nothing to unduly worry Luke Daniels in Brentford's goal.

Pablo Hernandez sends a left-wing free-kick straight out of play for a goal kick, as Kemar Roofe gets prepared to come off the bench.

Derby County boss Frank Lampard saw his side score two late goals against QPR meaning the Rams have sneaked back into the play-off spots.

They have a massive game against Bristol City next weekend.

Lampard told ´óÏó´«Ã½ Radio Derby: "It’s cup football almost now. What’s (riding) on these games is so much.

"And we’ve got to get up for it, and we will be. No doubt about that.

"We’ll get focused, the lads need a rest, but they have to be (ready) because we’re striving to get somewhere."

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Patrick Bamford gets the ball on his left foot but the Leeds striker sends a tame shot well wide.

A positive start to the second half for Leeds.

Substitute Stuart Dallas runs with pace and shoots from 20 yards. Luke Daniels makes a smart save, and the resulting corner finds its way to Pablo Hernandez, who fires over the bar.

Back under way.

As for Sheffield United, automatic promotion remains their main goal. They will stay three points clear of Leeds in second place if the Whites can't get back into it at Brentford.

After today's 3-0 win at Hull, Blades manager Chris Wilder told ´óÏó´«Ã½ Radio Sheffield: "It's a great win for us, I'm absolutely delighted. Our ex-manager [Nigel Adkins, Wilder's predecessor] was never going to make it easy for us.

"We just keep rolling on. We needed a big weekend of football and Friday [United's 2-0 win over Nottingham Forest] really set us up.

"We have to go and get the next win and we'll go after it on Saturday."

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West Brom's point at Reading was enough to guarantee play-off football, but Jimmy Shan - in charge of the Baggies for the rest of the campaign - wants his players to stay focused during the remainder of the regular season.

He told ´óÏó´«Ã½ WM: "We always have an eye on the play-offs but (we also) look at each game in isolation and keep ticking them off.

"There are obviously still games to play, all we can do is keep focusing on our games. We’ll see where that leaves us at the end of the season."

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Earlier this afternoon, Aston Villa's place in the play-offs was secured by a win over Millwall, followed by losses for both Middlesbrough and Bristol City.

With City and Derby facing each other next weekend, fifth-placed Villa can no longer be overhauled by two of the sides below them.

And fourth-placed West Bromwich Albion's much-anticipated top-six berth was also mathematically confirmed today with their goalless draw at Reading, but the Baggies no longer have any chance of a top-two finish.

Those two West Midlands rivals could yet meet in the play-off semi-finals...

What isn't up for debate is that Leeds HAVE to do better at both ends of the pitch.

They've wasted chances up front, while it was far too easy for Neal Maupay to find space and put Brentford in front.

A pivotal 45 minutes ahead for Leeds, who are three points behind second-placed Sheffield United as it stands.

If I was a Leeds fan, I'd be fuming after that decision. There didn't seem any debate to me, but there we go. Here's what you've had to say about it...

Peter Shields: I used to be undecided about VAR as it seems to take away from "the moment" for fans but when faced with the incompetence of officials, it seems to be winning me over. Some of the decisions this season, in the Premiership and Championship, have been inexplicable!

Dr David: I might support Norwich but that was a penalty, clear as day. Ridiculous officiating.

One of the first half's key moments came when Leeds striker Patrick Bamford was controversially denied a penalty, despite clearly being brought down by Brentford's Julian Jeanvier in the box.

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Tyler Roberts has a great chance to equalise immediately for Leeds, but he drags his shot wide.

And that's it for the first half. Leeds trail at the break.

Super save!

Brentford midfielder Sergi Canos turns Luke Ayling inside out on the angle of the box, and then fires a shot towards the top corner, which Leeds goalkeeper Kiko Casilla pushes wide for a corner.

The Bees are growing into this one as half-time approaches, with Canos a major threat.

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Leeds will be keen to get Pablo Hernandez into the game a little bit more.

The Spaniard has popped up with some important goals for the Yorkshire club this season.

Brentford work a nice opening again, Sergi Canos the architect down their left, and Rico Henry gets a shot away that Liam Cooper blocks away for a Bees corner.