Leeds recorded their third consecutive 3-0 victory of 2024, against a Cardiff City team lacking any kind of bite, spirit or credibility. Traditionally, a trip to the Welsh Capital would normally have been a tasty affair, with plenty of blood sweat and tears, but not on this occasion! Confidence was low, the home crowd were quiet, and their Manager was clueless!

Leeds found themselves two-up at the break, curtesy of taps ins from Patrick Bamford and Dan James, but it could have been far worse had it not been for their keeper. Alnwick denied both Rutter and Bamford from one on one situations, and with the help of the bar, managed to thwart James' attempted lob.

It was more of less one way traffic in the second half too, with the post this time coming to the hosts aid after Summerville missed his spot kick, after Rutter was bought down in the box.

Leeds scored a well deserved third late on after James charged through the Cardiff defence before picking out Summerville, wide on the left of the Cardiff penalty area. Unselfishly, he tee'd up Rutter, who picked out his spot from 12 yards out.

	Line Up		Nat	Match Events
	1	Meslier, Illan Goalkeeper
	22	Gray, Archie Midfielder
	14	Rodon, Joe Defender
	44	Gruev, Ilia Midfielder
	3	Firpo, Junior Defender
	4	Ampadu, Ethan Midfielder
	8	Kamara, Glen Midfielder
	20	James, Daniel Midfielder
	24	Rutter, Georginio Forward
	10	Summerville, Crysencio Midfielder
	9	Bamford, Patrick Forward
	Subs		Nat	Match Events
	25	Byram, Sam Defender
	7	Piroe, Joel Forward
	12	Anthony, Jaidon Midfielder
	17	Shackleton, Jamie Midfielder
	29	Gnonto, Wilfried Midfielder
	13	Klaesson, Kristoffer Goalkeeper		Unused Sub
	27	Poveda, Ian Midfielder		Unused Sub
	30	Gelhardt, Joe Forward		Unused Sub
	49	Joseph, Mateo Forward		Unused Sub

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