Promotion-chasing Leeds were held to a 1-1 draw against 10-man Huddersfield at the John Smith's Stadium. Farke's championship contenders had a strong start, with Crysencio Summerville's early attempt thwarted by Lee Nicholls' legs. Despite significant possession for Leeds, Huddersfield managed to contain them. In the first half's additional nine minutes, substitute Michal Helik, replacing the injured Yuta Nakayama, broke the deadlock for the hosts. A quality free-kick from Sorba Thomas was met by Helik, who reacted swiftly to poke in his ninth goal of the season after Illan Meslier initially saved Danny Ward's header. However, Huddersfield faced a setback shortly after as captain Jonathan Hogg, who had been booked earlier, received a red card for a deliberate elbow on Junior Firpo. In the second half, a triple substitution injected life into the visitors. Substitutes Dan James and Connor Roberts combined down the right, leading to a sliding PatrickBamford turning home a ball across the goal in the 67th minute. Leeds' best opportunity for a late winner occurred in the 85th minute when Summerville struck the post after shifting onto his right foot. With this result, Leeds are five points behind leaders Leicester, who will play later in the afternoon. However, they could be leapfrogged if Ipswich beats Plymouth. Meanwhile, Huddersfield went three points clear of the relegation zone.