The Whites climbed into the top half of the table for the first time this season, ending their eleven year jinx; after giving Millwall a master lesson in finishing. Leeds had not previously won at the Den since the 11/12 season when Ross McCormack's 65th goal gave Neil Warnock's side bragging rights.

Millwall started the game, much the brighter, and could have gone ahead in the first ten minutes, only for Struijk to make a goal line clearance after Bradshaw came into contact with Meslier, causing him to drop the ball. The referee's whistle followed, but Struijk was not to know that.

Leeds opener had a touch of luck about it. 30 seconds earlier Ayling almost gave away a penalty. Already on his hands and knees, the veteran defender threw himself in-front of the ball, shielding it away from Tom Bradshaw. The ball broke kindly to Archie Gray, who cleared the ball from danger. Leeds broke clear, and took the lead ahead. At the other end of the pitch, Piroe stepped over Gnonto's pass on the edge of the area, drawing defenders away from Rutter, who tee'd up his striking partner perfectly to open the scoreline on fifteen minutes.

The game wasn't as straight forward as the scoreline suggests. Millwall battled hard throughout the 90 minutes, but Leeds had that extra quality, especially when they needed it. Meslier had to be on his toes to deny Bradshaw on several occasions, before Piroe' s tap in on 77 minutes, after good work from Rutter and James. Rutter put the game beyond doubt four minutes later, blasting his effort into the far corner of the net on his less favourable left foot.

	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
	22	Gray, Archie Midfielder
	4	Ampadu, Ethan Midfielder
	10	Summerville, Crysencio Midfielder
	7	Piroe, Joel Forward
	29	Gnonto, Wilfried Midfielder
	24	Rutter, Georginio Forward
	Subs		Nat	Match Events
	20	James, Daniel Midfielder
	12	Anthony, Jaidon Midfielder
	8	Kamara, Glen Midfielder
	30	Gelhardt, Joe Forward
	44	Gruev, Ilia Midfielder
	26	Darlow, Karl Goalkeeper		Unused Sub
	5	Cresswell, Charlie Defender		Unused Sub
	17	Shackleton, Jamie Midfielder		Unused Sub
	27	Poveda, Ian Midfielder		Unused Sub

		Debuts	Nat	DOB	Joined
		Gruev, Ilia Midfielder		06/05/2000 (23)	31/08/2023
		Anthony, Jaidon Midfielder		01/12/1999 (23)	01/09/2023

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