Leeds United currently hold the worst record in the Premier League for conceding goals during the final five minutes of matches. Data provided by BBC Sport indicates that the club has dropped 15 points from winning or drawing positions due to goals conceded after the 85th minute. If results were recorded at that stage of the game, Leeds would sit in seventh position rather than their current mid-table standing.
The trend continued during Saturday's fixture where another late goal cost the side points. Managerial staff have acknowledged the pattern, noting that the team has conceded late on 10 separate occasions this season. Analysis suggests that defensive lapses in the closing stages have been a consistent issue for the squad.
Only three other clubs have conceded more than five goals in the same period, with Leeds leading the statistics for points lost. The figures highlight a significant disparity between the club's performance for the majority of matches and their results at the final whistle.
