Leeds moved up to third in the Championship with a comprehensive victory over Sheffield Utd on an autumnal Friday evening. To their credit, Chris Wilder's side were up for an open game of football; there was no theatrics, no slowing the game down and they attempted to go toe to toe with Daniel Farke's men, which unfortunately for them was also their downfall.

The Blades were limited to just 4 touches in the Leeds box, had no shots on target and an xG of 0.20. Despite this, it took the hosts 70 minutes to break the deadlock, but it was worth waiting for. Rothwell's corner was delivered with precision into the Sheffield Utd danger area. It fell nicely for Pascal Struijk to take it on the half volley and smash the ball into the roof of the net.

300 days have passed since the Whites last scored from a corner, which coincidently also came from the Leeds skipper. It was during the 4-0 rout of high flying Ipswich Town two days before Christmas last year. They went on to pip Leeds to the second automatic place; let's hope the Blades don't do the same!

Birthday boy Mateo Joseph (21) came on for the last eleven minutes, and made an instant impact. He kept his composure after Solomon sliced the visitors defence wide open to slot the ball past Cooper from close range. It was nothing more than Leeds deserved; they have finally found their 'A-game'. Elland Road was once again rocking - long may it continue!

	Line Up		Nat	Match Events
	1	Meslier, Illan Goalkeeper
	2	Bogle, Jayden Defender
	3	Firpo, Junior Defender
	5	Struijk, Pascal Defender
	6	Rodon, Joe Defender
	22	Tanaka, Ao Midfielder
	8	Rothwell, Joe Midfielder
	11	Aaronson, Brenden Midfielder
	17	Ramazani, Largie Midfielder
	29	Gnonto, Wilfried Midfielder
	10	Piroe, Joel Forward
	Subs		Nat	Match Events
	7	James, Daniel Midfielder
	14	Solomon, Manor Midfielder
	19	Joseph, Mateo Forward
	9	Bamford, Patrick Forward
	25	Byram, Sam Defender
	26	Darlow, Karl Goalkeeper		Unused Sub
	33	Schmidt, Isaac Defender		Unused Sub
	37	Debayo, James Defender		Unused Sub
	50	Crew, Charlie Midfielder		Unused Sub

	References
	LEEDSTATS: Leeds United Season 2024/2025
	Sheridan Dictates: Season Statistics 2024-25
	Leeds United Programme Guide: Season 2024/25