Jermaine Beckford's late penalty rescued a 1-1 draw for Leeds after Julian Bennett had given fellow League One promotion chasers Nottingham Forest the lead.

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United almost gifted their opponents an early goal when Alan Sheehan's attempted headed clearance flew inches outside Casper Ankergren's left-hand upright.

Long-range efforts from Jonny Howson and Bradley Johnson were all Leeds had to show in a disjointed first half.

Gary McAllister's men were disappointed to be denied two penalties, first when Darren Kenton's cross seemed to strike Luke Chambers's hand inside the area and a similar claim on Will Hoskins nine minutes into the second half.

Forest eventually broke the deadlock when Bennett headed home Kris Commons's cross from the left.

Kenton was then brought down inside the box and Leeds's third penalty claim was granted, Beckford's driven penalty bringing his 17th goal of the season.