Leeds fell behind in the ninth minute after failing to deal with a Coventry corner from which Ellis Simms headed the Sky Blues ahead. The Whites then conceded a second goal four minutes into the second half as a rapid Coventry counter attack ended with Haji Wright converting from the middle of the box.
Daniel Farke’s side finally pulled a goal back in the 76th minute through Joel Piroe who then squandered a glorious chance to draw the Whites level deep in stoppage time. But the contest ultimately ended in a 2-1 defeat for Leeds who now find themselves out of the division’s automatic promotion places with five games left.
Leeds United writer Lee Sobot hands out the scores from a hugely disappointing afternoon at the CBS Arena.
13. Connor Roberts (sub)
5 - Another welcome return from injury and tried his best to get forward from right back but without really shining. Photo: George Wood
14. Joel Piroe (sub)
6 - A lovely finish for the goal and some neat bits of play but was also wasteful at times and squandered a glorious chance to draw Leeds level deep in stoppage time so a bit of a mixed bag. Photo: Alex Burstow
15. Willy Gnonto (sub)
6 - On very late in the day but quickly made an impact down the right flank although unable to provide any further breakthrough. Photo: Barrington Coombs