Leeds United fell to a 2-1 defeat at Fulham in the Championship.

Leeds United fell to a 2-1 defeat at Fulham in the Championship.

Fulham 2 Leeds United 1 - Graham Smyth's player ratings: A mixed bag as Whites fall to Craven Cottage defeat

Leeds United fell to a 2-1 defeat at Fulham in the Championship on Saturday afternoon - but how did we rate the players?

By Graham Smyth

Published 21st Dec 2019, 18:45 GMT

Updated 21st Dec 2019, 19:10 GMT

Scott Parker's men got the better of Marcelo Bielsa's outfit at Craven Cottage as United fell to their first defeat in the league since October. A second half Josh Onomah striker sealed the Whites fate in the capital - here's how we rated the players.

7 - One brilliant save in the second half, got a hand to the penalty and could do nothing with the second goal.

1. Kiko Casilla

7 - One brilliant save in the second half, got a hand to the penalty and could do nothing with the second goal.

6 - Struggled to cope with the lightning quick Cavaleiro at times.

2. Luke Ayling

6 - Struggled to cope with the lightning quick Cavaleiro at times.

8 - Solid, made some very important blocks and tackles.

3. Liam Cooper

8 - Solid, made some very important blocks and tackles.

6 - Quality wasn't quite there in his play, offensively.

4. Stuart Dallas

6 - Quality wasn't quite there in his play, offensively.

7 - Probably the least comfortable he's looked all season defensively but still battled well with Mitrovic.

5. Ben White

7 - Probably the least comfortable he's looked all season defensively but still battled well with Mitrovic.

6 - Not able to boss the game or dictate for Leeds. Put in some decent deliveries. When Fulham bypassed him Leeds looked vulnerable.

6. Kalvin Phillips

6 - Not able to boss the game or dictate for Leeds. Put in some decent deliveries. When Fulham bypassed him Leeds looked vulnerable.

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