Graham Smyth's Leeds United player ratings v Middlesbrough as pair score 9/10, two 8s but one 5

As part of a rollercoaster first half, Boro went ahead after just seven minutes through Isaiah Jones who tapped home into an empty net after Emmanuel Latte Lath had been played in and clashed with Illan Meslier.

Leeds, though, were awarded a penalty in the 13th minute as Anfernee Dijksteel took down Georginio Rutter on the edge of the box and an ice-cool Crysencio Summerville stepped up to convert a fine spot kick into the bottom left corner. Just five minutes later, Daniel Farke’s Whites found themselves ahead through Patrick Bamford who stormed into the Boro box through a sleeping defence to convert a Junior Firpo cross from the left flank.

Boro produced a strong response and the hosts drew level on the half-hour mark through Latte Lath who received the ball on the edge of the box and worked space before unleashing a fierce drive that Meslier was unable to stop. An incredible first half then took another twist in the 40th minute as Leeds went back ahead through Willy Gnonto who was played in by Summerville and blasted home a powerful finish.

Leeds finally opened up clear daylight just after the hour mark through Summerville who was played in by Rutter and then cut into the box in trademark fashion before producing a beautiful curled finish into the far right corner.

Middlesbrough, though, then set up a grandstand finale as Latte Lath got in behind the Whites defence and flicked home a header with three minutes left yet Leeds held firm for a huge three points.

Graham Smyth, the YEP’s chief football writer, hands out the scores from a thrilling night at the Riverside.