Leeds ended Ipswich Town's 21 game unbeaten run at the weekend as Daniel Farke's men came from behind to fire four past the Tractor boys. His decision to throw Sinisterra and Gnonto straight back into the starting line-up, alongside new arrival Joel Piroe (after just one training session) paid dividends, as they found themselves 3-1 up after less than 20 minutes.

Customary to proceedings this season, Leeds conceded first. Jackson broke Leeds offside trap (as they would all afternoon), leaving Ayling trailing in his midst. He squared a low hard ball across Leeds' six yard box, where Rodon (one of three Leeds defenders in the box) inadvertently sliced the ball into his own net. Leeds response was instantaneous. Rutter showed devastating strength and close ball control, to dance his way past five blue shirts before rolling the ball past Hladky to equalise. Just four minutes later, the Whites were ahead.

Sinisterra linked up well with Byram, before the former Norwich man delivered a long in-swinging ball. Gnonto, bravely came charging in at the back post to give Leeds the lead, much to the dismay of home crowd. They extended their lead further on nineteen minutes. Sinisterra cut inside, before firing a rasping shot at goal. Hladky could only parry the ball, straight into the path of Joel Piroe; he doesn't miss from there.

The Tractor boys reduced the deficit deep into first half injury time. Drameh's sloppy back pass caused panic in the Leeds ranks. Roden had a chance to hack the ball clear, but left it to Meslier who had charged from his six yard box. Jackson beat the French shot-stopper to the ball, before cutting it back into the danger zone. Broadhead and Ampadu challenged for the loose ball, which ended up in the back of the net off the Leeds midfielder.

Leeds had to batten down the hatches in the second half, as the home side laid siege on Meslier's goalmouth. They soaked up the pressure for thirty minutes, before delivery a knock out punch that would floor their opponents. Shackleton sliced the Tractor boy's defence wide open with a threaded ball wide on the left, into the feet of Sinisterra. The Colombian took a touch, steadied himself, before firing across goal to extend their advantage once again.

Leeds would gift Ipswich a late consolation in the dying seconds, but by then the damage was done. Not many Championship outfits will get much change from their visits to Portman Road this season, but Leeds were well worth their three points, and will hopefully kick-start their campaign up the table.

	Line Up		Nat	Match Events
	1	Meslier, Illan Goalkeeper
	2	Ayling, Luke Defender
	14	Rodon, Joe Defender
	21	Struijk, Pascal Defender
	25	Byram, Sam Defender
	29	Gnonto, Wilfried Midfielder
	22	Gray, Archie Midfielder
	4	Ampadu, Ethan Midfielder
	23	Sinisterra, Luis Midfielder
	24	Rutter, Georginio Forward
	7	Piroe, Joel Forward
	Subs		Nat	Match Events
	37	Drameh, Cody Defender
	17	Shackleton, Jamie Midfielder
	30	Gelhardt, Joe Forward
	5	Cresswell, Charlie Defender
	18	Gyabi, Darko Midfielder
	10	Summerville, Crysencio Midfielder		Unused Sub
	19	Greenwood, Sam Midfielder		Unused Sub
	26	Darlow, Karl Goalkeeper		Unused Sub
	33	Hjelde, Leo Defender		Unused Sub

		Debuts	Nat	DOB	Joined
		Piroe, Joel Forward		02/08/1999 (24)	25/08/2023

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