Key automatic promotion rivals Leicester City and Ipswich Town both trailed in their Monday fixtures against Norwich City and Southampton respectively but the Foxes and Tractor Boys fought back to claim victories, Ipswich with a 97th-minute twist as Jeremy Sarmiento bagged a very late winner.
Leeds consequently needed to beat Hull just to move back second and eventually bagged a 3-1 triumph amid incredible late scenes at Elland Road. Graham Smyth, the YEP’s chief football writer, hands out the scores from another pulsating night inside LS11.
7. Archie Gray
6 - Resurrected a performance from a difficult first half in which he didn't do himself justice. Still didn't have it his own way but was better on the ball in the second half. Tackled well. Photo: Danny Lawson
8. Dan James
6 - Should have had an assist with his cross for Bamford, scored a sensational goal and kept running all night, even if not everything worked out for him. Photo: Ed Sykes
9. Crysencio Summerville
8 - Dangerous even when Leeds weren't playing well. Made the difference winning the penalty and backed himself to score it, which he did superbly. Photo: Bruce Rollinson
10. Georginio Rutter
7 - A frustrating watch at times. Some moments of magic, lots of hard work and some tricks that didn't come off, in areas where he needed to be very careful. Photo: Bruce Rollinson
11. Patrick Bamford
4 - The miss was a really bad one and his performance in general wasn't up to it. Couldn't make the ball stick. Didn't really figure. Photo: Bruce Rollinson
12. Mateo Joseph (sub)
7 - Straight into the action, causing problems and bothering defenders. Did well to hold his run for his chance, unlucky not to score. Photo: Bruce Rollinson