Joel Piroe's 13th goal of the season after a brilliant Manor Solomon assist put the Whites 1-0 up after just 17 minutes before Jayden Bogle cashed in on a huge error from Sky Blues keeper Oliver Dovin to double his side's lead with 26 minutes on the clock.
Bogle netted after a superb solo run from the halfway line into the Coventry box and then took full advantage from a Dovin gift as the Sky Blues keeper spilled the ball back into his path.
A dominant Whites had a host of
The victory took Leeds five points clear of both second-placed Burnley and third-placed Sheffield United although the Blades now have a game in hand which will present itself through Saturday afternoon's hosting of Portsmouth as Leeds host Millwall in the FA Cup.
Graham Smyth, the YEP’s chief football writer, hands out the scores.
7. Ilia Gruev
8 - Covered ground, got stuck in and tried to get involved higher up the pitch. Photo: Bradley Collyer
8. Manor Solomon
8 - So dangerous on the left. Offside a few too many times but got himself an assist and should have had enough for the chance he created for Piroe. Photo: Morgan Harlow
9. Dan James
7 - Constant danger thanks to his pace, involved in so many counter attacks but accuracy was lacking. Photo: Morgan Harlow
10. Brenden Aaronson
6 - Worked hard, ran lots and caused problems but he was wasteful in the final third. Photo: Morgan Harlow
11. Joel Piroe
7 - Took his goal expertly. Wasn't in the game as much as other attackers and should have scored a second with a golden chance but spurned it. Photo: Bradley Collyer
12. Largie Ramazani (sub)
6 - Bright, lively but couldn't find the magic or precision to make the third goal arrive. Photo: Matt McNulty