Leeds knew that a win of any kind would send them top on goal difference but Swansea led twice and the Whites needed a Manor Solomon strike and Ben Cabango own goal to twice draw level. Solomon’s second goal of the game finally put Daniel Farke’s men ahead in the 73rd minute but the Swans looked to have rescued a point when Florian Bianchini pounced to net from a cross in the 90th minute. Yet incredibly Leeds hit back to net a winning goal barely one minute later through substitute Willy Gnonto as James completed a hat-trick of assists.
The win took Leeds above both second-placed Sunderland and third-placed Sheffield United on goal difference. Graham Smyth, the YEP’s chief football writer, hands out the scores from an incredible seven-goal thriller in South Wales.
7. Joe Rothwell
7 - Industrious, tried to defend on the front foot and put Swansea under pressure. Some nice passing to create danger. Photo: Nick Potts
8. Dan James
9 - His pace was a difference maker but there was so much end product to go with it. Two assists and he forced the own goal too. Never stopped running. Photo: Alex Pantling
9. Manor Solomon
8 - Two chances, two goals. He'll score far more difficult goals but he was there in the right place both times. The second was more impressive given how tired he was. Kept making runs all game. Photo: Nick Potts
10. Brenden Aaronson
7 - Tidy enough on the ball without being able to create real danger. Got into good positions without being found a couple of times. Worked hard again. Photo: Nick Potts
11. Joel Piroe
6 - Wasn't a factor all the time but there were some nice moments. Set up a chance for James. A couple of tidy passes. No chances of his own. Photo: Nick Potts
12. Willy Gnonto (sub)
8 - Ice cool to get the winner but did well on the ball other than that finish. Photo: Nick Potts