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.
13. Willy Gnonto (sub)
N/A - Robbed Firpo of a goal by touching it in on the line, although it was instinctive. Photo: Lewis Storey
14. Mateo Joseph (sub)
N/A - Might have had a goal but the ball eluded him and went to Ramazani instead as Leeds pressed for a third. Photo: Matt McNulty
15. Pascal Struijk (sub)
N/A - Thrown on the final seconds to help defend. Photo: Ben Roberts Photo
16. Josuha Guilavogui (sub)
N/A - Came on at the same time as Struijk for the last bit of defending. Photo: George Wood
17. Dean Whitestone (referee)
4 - Potentially missed a penalty for Leeds, ignored some blatant dissent late on from Coventry, missed a few fouls but tried to let it flow. Photo: Ryan Hiscott