Strikes from Patrick Bamford and Raphinha gave the Whites a first win in the capital since December 2017 and the triumph put United on to 39 points for the Premier League campaign.
Graham Smyth, the YEP's chief football writer, hands out the scores.
. Leeds United recorded a 2-1 victory against Fulham in Friday's clash at Craven Cottage
JOY AND DESPAIR: Leeds United's players show their delight at Friday's victory at Fulham whose players sink to the turf following the defeat. Photo by MATT DUNHAM/POOL/AFP via Getty Images.
. Illan Meslier
8 - Some big saves, came for crosses and corners when he could. Unable to do much at all about the goal. Photo by OLI SCARFF/POOL/AFP via Getty Images.
. Luke Ayling
7 - A mixed bag. Wasteful in possession a few times and lost Andersen for the Fulham goal but posed a goal threat and worked hard. Photo by ANDY RAIN/POOL/AFP via Getty Images.
. Pascal Struijk
8 - Brought the ball out really well in the first half, some nice passes. Defended well for the most part. Photo by Matt Dunham - Pool/Getty Images.
. Diego Llorente
7 - A couple of indecisive moments aside, a mostly solid performance. Battled well with Andersen at set-pieces. Photo by Matt Dunham - Pool/Getty Images.
. Gjanni Alioski
6 - Endured some difficult moments due in chief to his own decision making. Plenty of energy, as ever. Photo by JUSTIN SETTERFIELD/POOL/AFP via Getty Images.
1. Illan Meslier
8 - Some big saves, came for crosses and corners when he could. Unable to do much at all about the goal. Photo by OLI SCARFF/POOL/AFP via Getty Images.
2. Luke Ayling
7 - A mixed bag. Wasteful in possession a few times and lost Andersen for the Fulham goal but posed a goal threat and worked hard. Photo by ANDY RAIN/POOL/AFP via Getty Images.
3. Pascal Struijk
8 - Brought the ball out really well in the first half, some nice passes. Defended well for the most part. Photo by Matt Dunham - Pool/Getty Images.
4. Diego Llorente
7 - A couple of indecisive moments aside, a mostly solid performance. Battled well with Andersen at set-pieces. Photo by Matt Dunham - Pool/Getty Images.
5. Gjanni Alioski
6 - Endured some difficult moments due in chief to his own decision making. Plenty of energy, as ever. Photo by JUSTIN SETTERFIELD/POOL/AFP via Getty Images.
6. Kalvin Phillips
8 - Moved around the pitch really well to get a foot in, make big tackles, disrupt and then distribute it. Photo by Andy Rain - Pool/Getty Images.