Patrick Bamford's fifth-minute penalty proved the only goal of the game as Marcelo Bielsa's Whites moved on to 20 points for the season despite a strong second-half showing from Sean Dyche's Clarets.
Graham Smyth, the YEP's chief football writer, hands out the scores.
1. Illan Meslier
7 - Had some scary moments under high balls but as pressure piled on late in the game he stood up, made big saves and punched the ball clear from corners. Photo by Oli Scarff - Pool/Getty Images.
2. Luke Ayling
8 - Did really well defensively, under a lot of pressure. Wasn't as good on the ball as he can be. Photo by LAURENCE GRIFFITHS/POOL/AFP via Getty Images.
3. Kalvin Phillips
9 - Defended like a man possessed. Made so many timely interventions, was in the right place at the right time and deserves so much credit for the clean sheet. Photo by Nigel French - Pool/Getty Images.
4. Pascal Struijk
7 - Some good first half passing, unable to show his ability on the ball in the second. Some uncomfortable moments, but dug in. Photo by Nigel French - Pool/Getty Images.
5. Gjanni Alioski
7 - Got forward in the first half, had to do a lot more defending in the second. Couldn't prevent danger coming from his flank. Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images.
6. Stuart Dallas
7 - A gritty performance. Got stuck in, wasn't able to play Leeds out of trouble in the second half. Photo by OLI SCARFF/POOL/AFP via Getty Images.