Leeds almost made a dream start when Joe Gelhardt’s effort following a corner was inadvertently blocked on the goal-line by the face of his skipper Liam Cooper.
But Brighton wasted little time in showing their intentions as they close in on their highest-ever finish in English football by creating two big chances in quick succession.
Brighton took a 21st-minute lead as Danny Welbeck raced on to Yves Bissouma’s pass, comfortably side-stepped Diego Llorente’s challenge and dinked an excellent finish beyond goalkeeper Illan Meslier.
Leeds improved after going behind, but trailed 1-0 at half-time to Brighton, with the visitors indebted to a brilliant save from goalkeeper Robert Sanchez, who kept out Klich’s goalbound shot in the 42nd minute.
With time running out, the home fans sensed it was not to be their day and a section turned on the club’s hierarchy.
A chorus of “Sack the board” rang out as Welbeck missed a golden chance to seal victory for the Seagulls in the closing stages by heading Leandro Trossard’s cross wide.
But in the second minute of added time, Joe Gelhardt evaded several challenges in Brighton’s box and crossed to the far post where Pascal Struijk rose to head home a vital equaliser.
Logan MacLeod was our man at Elland Road today and here’s how he rated Graham Potter’s Brighton players in their last away match of the season.
. LEEDS, ENGLAND - MAY 15: Robert Sanchez and Lewis Dunk of Brighton & Hove Albion look on as Rodrigo Moreno of Leeds United misses a chance during the Premier League match between Leeds United and Brighton & Hove Albion at Elland Road on May 15, 2022 in Leeds, England. (Photo by George Wood/Getty Images)
Brighton and Hove Albion keeper Rob Sanchez was in fine form against Leeds United at Elland Road Photo: George Wood
. Sanchez
Pulled off two quality saves to tip Klich's effort around the post and Raphinha's free-kick on to the bar. Was winding up Leeds fans all game with his slow goal-kicks. Flapped at a few corners. 7/10 Photo: OLI SCARFF
. Joel Veltman
Good battle at right-back against Jack Harrison. Solid in the air. Did his duties well. 6/10 Photo: George Wood
5. Solly March -
Here, there and everywhere. Should have scored early on after a lovely run in behind but lacked composure in front of goal. Played some lovely balls in behind Leeds' defence. Subbed off for Webster. 6/10 Photo: OLI SCARFF
6. Yves Bissouma -
A destroyer in the middle of the park alongside Caicedo. Assisted Welbeck's goal after making a vital interception in his own box and then running 35 yards up the pitch to slide his striker in behind. Classic Biss performance. 7/10 Photo: Stu Forster
7. Moises Caicedo
An absolute machine. Intercepted, laid it off, got into the box, pressed with tenacity, was good in the air, read the game well. He does it all. Albion have a Champions League midfield pairing. Booked. Subbed off for Lallana. 7/10 Photo: Manchester United
8. Leandro Trossard -
Classy display from the gifted Belgian. Looked like he was enjoying himself out there, especially in the first half. Good feet in tight spaces, linked up the play well, got in behind. Only thing missing was a goal. 7/10 Photo: George Wood