When Leeds United shot down the Seagulls at Elland Road

It was a result which catapulted Leeds United to third in the League One table.

By Andrew Hutchinson

Published 14th May 2022, 04:45 BST

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The Whites 3-1 win against Brighton & Hove Albion at Elland Road in October 2008 inflicted a first away defeat of the season on the Seagulls. Two goals just before half-time did the damage. Striker Luciano Becchio scored the first, firing home from eight yards at the second attempt, before Jermaine Beckford headed in Fabian Delph's cross. Beckford added a third in injury time, calmly finishing with Delph again providing the assist. Glenn Murray scored a late consolation from 12 yards for Brighton. READ MORE: 16 of the most iconic Leeds United photos of all time LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook