Leeds were denied by the frame of the goal in just the second minute as a Luis Sinisterra strike cannoned back off the foot of the post and the first half instead ended goalless. But the Whites dominated after the break and finally went ahead in the 66th minute when Patrick Bamford cashed in on an awful back pass before applying a cool finish to put Daniel Farke’s side infront.
The Whites continued to create chances and bagged the second goal that their performance deserved in the 85th minute when second half substitute Ian Poveda fired home a low finish from the edge of the box after good work from Archie Gray and Georginio Rutter, the latter having replaced Bamford upfront.
Graham Smyth, the YEP’s chief football writer, hands out the scores from an impressive win against Steve Cooper’s Premier League side.
1. Illan Meslier
7 - Wasn't tested, had no real saves to make and just had to catch a few crosses. Photo: Stu Forster
2. Luke Ayling
7 - Defensively solid, got forward when he could but chances to join in attacks were few. Photo: LINDSEY PARNABY
3. Charlie Cresswell
7 - Steady, wanted to get on the ball. Very vocal. Some strong defending, went to ground riskily once. Photo: Alex Davidson
4. Liam Cooper
6 - Some wayward passing but he was good defensively, doing well in the air and mopping up. Photo: Matthew Peters
5. Sam Byram
7 - Solid and steady, heavily involved going forward. Looked the part. Photo: Rob Munro
6. Ethan Ampadu
8 - On cruise control for the most part, looking comfortable in and out of possession. Pulled the strings, kept the ball well and got stuck in. Photo: Nick Potts