Alexis Mac Allister headed Brighton into a 33rd-minute lead after Pascal Gross’s ball to the far post was headed back across goal by Kaoru Mitoma.
Bamford lifted the mood at Elland Road in the 41st minute when his shot from the edge of the penalty area flew in via a deflection and the crossbar to level the score at 1-1.
Mac Allister wasted a golden chance to regain the lead for Brighton when he side-footed the ball wide from in front of goal and the score remained 1-1 at half-time.
Brighton regained the lead in the 61st minute as Solly March turned the ball home at the far post after Leeds failed to clear Mitoma’s low cross. It was March’s sixth goal of the campaign and timely reminder for Gareth Southgate who names his England squad soon.
Leeds equalised for a second time in the 77th minute through Jack Harrison’s curling effort. Brighton had enough chances to win the game but twice they were pegged back by the hosts.
Here’s how the Albion players rated...
1. LEEDS, ENGLAND - MARCH 11: Brighton & Hove Albion players celebrate the second goal for Brighton & Hove Albion, an own goal by Jack Harrison of Leeds United (not pictured) during the Premier League match between Leeds United and Brighton & Hove Albion at Elland Road on March 11, 2023 in Leeds, England. (Photo by George Wood/Getty Images)
Brighton and Hove Albion celebrate their second goal against Leeds United at Elland Road Photo: George Wood
2. Jason Steele 7
No chance with either goal. Fine low save early in the second half to deny Aaronson. Very good on crosses. Sanchez has a real battle on his hands to regain No1 spot. Photo: Steve Bardens
3. Joel Veltman 6
Mr reliable. Solid as ever on the right flank and supported the attack when he could with March Photo: George Wood
4. Lewis Dunk 8
Very good at the back. Clever on the ball and stood up well to the pressure early in the second half. Another top notch display and unlucky not to be taking three points. Photo: Stu Forster