Leeds bought an end to Middlesbrough's nine game unbeaten run last night, edging a seven goal thriller at the Riverside Stadium. In a thoroughly open and entertaining encounter (for the neutral) where attack became the best form of defence and challenges were plentiful, Leeds just about justified their three points, though had to come from behind to get the job done.

Three goals in the opening 18 minutes gave fans a taster of what was on offer, and from a Leeds perspective, they weren't disappointed! Summerville netted his 19th goal of the season, from the penalty spot (14 mins) after Rutter was bundled to the floor; cancelling out Jones' earlier strike. Five minutes later, there were jubilant scenes in the South-East corner of the ground, when Bamford ghosted into the hosts six yard box, and bundled Firpo's cross over the line.

The visitors exhilaration didn't last for long. Goal machine Latte Lath was given far too much freedom by Ampadu on the edge of the area, levelling up on the half hour mark. Once again Leeds came back, this time with Gnonto, cleverly lifting the ball over Dieng after being sent clear by Summerville (39mins), sending the visitors 3-2 ahead at half time. Leeds extended their lead against the run of play on the hour mark, with Summerville once again doing the damage. Surrounded by five defenders, the Dutch destroyer was able to bend his effort into the far corner of the net, leaving Dieng planted to the spot.

Leeds needed their two goal buffer, and never looked comfortable at the back. Boro's constant pressure paid dividends when Latte Lath pulled one back with three minutes on the clock, but came too late to get anything out of the game.

	Line Up		Nat	Match Events
	1	Meslier, Illan Goalkeeper
	25	Byram, Sam Defender
	3	Firpo, Junior Defender
	14	Rodon, Joe Defender
	4	Ampadu, Ethan Midfielder
	44	Gruev, Ilia Midfielder
	22	Gray, Archie Midfielder
	29	Gnonto, Wilfried Midfielder
	10	Summerville, Crysencio Midfielder
	24	Rutter, Georginio Forward
	9	Bamford, Patrick Forward
	Subs		Nat	Match Events
	7	Piroe, Joel Forward
	20	James, Daniel Midfielder
	8	Kamara, Glen Midfielder
	12	Anthony, Jaidon Midfielder
	6	Cooper, Liam Defender		Unused Sub
	17	Shackleton, Jamie Midfielder		Unused Sub
	26	Darlow, Karl Goalkeeper		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