Championship
Elland Road
36,518
James Bell
Leeds unbeaten home record came crashing down, and their automatic promotion hopes severely dented, as Blackburn Rovers produced one of the surprises of the season at Elland Road on Saturday lunchtime. Having just been thumped 5-0 (Blackburn) three days previously, expectations were high in the Leeds camp, but in football, you can't take anything for granted. In fairness to the Whites, their performance wasn't all that bad, especially when compared to their previous four. They dictated play in all but the most important discipline, but were duly punished for their wasteful execution and poor distribution.
For all Leeds superiority, Blackburn produced the best two chances. Meslier had to be at full stretch to deny Szmodics, after breaking free of Ampadu on the half way line, followed by one of the best tackles you're likely to see in the Championship, with Connor Roberts denying Dolan a simple tap-in at the far post.
The creative duo were not to be denied, and combined well for the winner eight minutes from time. Dolan sliced the Leeds defence wide open, finding Szmodics in acres of space on the edge of the area. His first time effort was both clinical and assured, something desperately needed by Leeds during their final three games of the season!
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Line Up | Nat |
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Meslier, Illan Goalkeeper |
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33 |
Roberts, Connor Defender |
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Firpo, Junior Defender |
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14 |
Rodon, Joe Defender |
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4 |
Ampadu, Ethan Midfielder |
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44 |
Gruev, Ilia Midfielder |
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22 |
Gray, Archie Midfielder |
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10 |
Summerville, Crysencio Midfielder |
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29 |
Gnonto, Wilfried Midfielder |
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24 |
Rutter, Georginio Forward |
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7 |
Piroe, Joel Forward |
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Subs | Nat |
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25 |
Byram, Sam Defender |
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Bamford, Patrick Forward |
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20 |
James, Daniel Midfielder |
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Joseph, Mateo Forward |
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12 |
Anthony, Jaidon Midfielder |
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26 |
Darlow, Karl Goalkeeper |
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Cooper, Liam Defender |
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Kamara, Glen Midfielder |
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30 |
Gelhardt, Joe Forward |
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References |
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LEEDSTATS: Leeds United Season 2023/2024 |
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Sheridan Dictates: Season Statistics 2023-24 |
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Leeds United Programme Guide: Season 2023/24 |
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today. I think he lost his mind with the subs. That said more than enough chances to win.
