Leeds made a very bright start and went ahead in the 13th minute as Patrick Bamford took his tally to three goals from his last three games. The Whites no 9 netted whilst on his backside, hooking home from close range following a square ball from Crysencio Summerville who caused mayhem in the box after Georginio Rutter's pass and Junior Firpo's run down the left.
Leeds then doubled their advantage in the 31st minute through Dan James who followed in Summerville's shot which was heading into the back of the net to convert from two yards out after an initial neat pass from Glen Kamara into the box.
The Whites took a 2-0 lead into the break, after which James was denied a second goal by the frame of the goal just before the hour mark as his lob following an Archie Gray pass dropped on to the crossbar. But the Whites bagged their third goal in the 88th minute through Rutter who drilled home a finish after Bamford had dummied Summerville's pass.
Graham Smyth, the YEP’s chief football writer, hands out the scores from Saturday’s triumph in South Wales.
7. Glen Kamara
8 - Like his midfield partner he was almost always in the right place to stop Cardiff or help Leeds go forward. Had a big part in the second goal. Covered a big distance. Photo: George Wood
8. Dan James
8 - Caused big problems with his pace, pressed defenders, got at the hosts, got stuck in and got his easiest goal of the season. Photo: Nick Potts
9. Crysencio Summerville
7 - Not at his best, some loose touches and inaccurate passes, and yet he was still a big threat and played a big part in goals. Photo: Nick Potts
10. Georginio Rutter
9 - Visibly relished the afternoon at number 10. Some really lovely passing, lots of skill, created chances and finally got himself a goal after a few misses. Photo: Nick Potts
11. Patrick Bamford
8 - Some wayward finishing and a few loose touches but his presence and movement up top was hugely important for Leeds. Scored his third in three games. Photo: Nick Potts
12. Sam Byram (sub)
N/A - Came on to replace the struggling Firpo very late in the game. Didn't waste any time in getting involved. Photo: George Wood