Leeds missed out on the opportunity to close the gap on leaders Leicester City, after a disappointing (and somewhat pitiful) performance against struggling Rotherham.

The gulf of talent that separates the two sides is vast. If 'Whoscored' are to be believed, the Millers best player this season is Lee Peltier; a soon to be 37yo journeyman, judged no good enough for a struggling Leeds side almost a decade ago. Without the same kind of financial backing that their West Yorkshire neighbours enjoy, Rotherham have largely had to make do with freebies and loanees.

Leeds got off to the best possible start, after going ahead after just six minutes. Rutter sliced the hosts defence wide open with a sublime through ball, which Summerville dispatched in style; but, that's as good as it got all night!!!

Having conceded five to Watford in their previous outing, Rotherham were desperate to stop the floodgates from bursting; and in an attempt to stem the bleeding, parked the bus. For all Leeds superiority, they failed to hurt the Championships most fragile defence, and were duly punished in first half stoppage time, when Hakeem Odoffin levelled.

Leeds continued to push after the break, and can judge themselves unfortunate not to have won a penalty after James went down in the area. Similarly, Anthony had an effort ruled out for offside that looked incredibly close. At the other end, Cooper spared Leeds blushes after Nombe's effort had beaten Meslier at his near post, and would have won the game for the home side had it not been for his goal line clearance.

	Line Up		Nat	Match Events
		Meslier, Illan Goalkeeper
		Gray, Archie Midfielder
		Rodon, Joe Defender
		Cooper, Liam Defender
		Firpo, Junior Defender
		Ampadu, Ethan Midfielder
		Kamara, Glen Midfielder
		James, Daniel Midfielder
		Piroe, Joel Forward
		Summerville, Crysencio Midfielder
		Rutter, Georginio Forward
	Subs		Nat	Match Events
		Struijk, Pascal Defender
		Gnonto, Wilfried Forward
		Poveda, Ian Midfielder
		Anthony, Jaidon Midfielder
		Bamford, Patrick Forward
		Ayling, Luke Defender		Unused Sub
		Byram, Sam Defender		Unused Sub
		Darlow, Karl Goalkeeper		Unused Sub
		Gruev, Ilia Midfielder		Unused Sub

	References
	LEEDSTATS: Leeds United Season 2023/2024
	Sheridan Dictates: Season Statistics 2023-24
	Leeds United Programme Guide: Season 2023/24