Leeds moved back to the top of the Championship with a dominant display over Luton Town at Elland Road. Without Alfie Doughty to pull the strings, the visitors looked disjointed and out of their depth against a well organised Leeds side, who rarely needed to to get out of third gear. Veteran forward Victor Moses went closest for the visitors midway through the first half, but Captain Struijk was on hand to hook the ball off the goal-line.

Sam Byram got Leeds off the mark after just ten minutes after good link up play between Tanaka and Solomon. His initial shot was blocked, sending the ball spinning in the air, before falling kindly for the 31 year old to smash home, from the edge of the six yard box.

It wasn't until first half injury time that Leeds deservedly doubled their lead. Struijk forced a great diving save from Kaminski following Rothwell's in-swinging corner. Oblivious to what was going on, the Hatters defence just watched as Piroe doubled Leeds advantage from close range.

It was more one-way traffic after the interval, but fans had to wait until ten minutes from time to make the game safe. Bogle, who found himself playing in a more central position (when attacking), sliced the Luton defence wide open with a long ball from the half-way line. James gave chase, and cheekily lobbed the keeper with his first touch.

Leeds were proficient, well-organised and had a game-plan. Ramazani and Wober are both on the mend after respective injuries, giving the Whites an extra dimension going into the Christmas calendar.

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

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