Leeds threatened from the outset and the Whites finally went ahead in the 58th minute as Georginio Rutter tapped home from close range after a brilliant Sam Byram header from a Dan James corner had been saved.
More chances then came United’s way but Daniel Farke’s side were then saved by an outstanding save from keeper Illan Meslier to keep out a Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall header with 95 minutes on the clock.
Leicester could have gone 17 points clear of third-placed Leeds with a victory but the Whites instead cut the gap to 11 points as they also moved to within six points of second-placed Ipswich Town in the automatic promotion spots.
Graham Smyth, the YEP’s chief football writer, hands out the scores from a brilliant night for Farke’s side at the King Power.
7. Glen Kamara
8 - First half was all about his ability to keep the ball, second half was more of a defensive effort. Helped nullify the Foxes midfield. Photo: Bruce Rollinson
8. Crysencio Summerville
8 - Lots of defensive work to help Byram out, got up and down the pitch. Posed problems on the break. Photo: Bruce Rollinson
9. Dan James
8 - Great delivery that led to the goal, carried a threat on the break but used his head. Kept the ball well. Worked tirelessly. Photo: George Wood
10. Joel Piroe
7 - Unable to take his early chance. Some smart play, lots of pressing. Wasn't quite his game to shine again but put in a shift. Photo: Bruce Rollinson
11. Georginio Rutter
7 - In the right place to score. Came into the game more in the second half after a quiet first 45. Pressed well. Did his bit in defence. Photo: Bruce Rollinson
12. Patrick Bamford (sub)
6 - Tried to stretch Leicester and take play higher up the pitch to relieve pressure. Put himself about. Photo: George Wood