Leeds United vs Derby County: A Red Army Victory
Leeds United returned to winning ways in style on Wednesday night, beating Derby County 2-0 at Elland Road.
Joe Rodon and Maximilian Wöber scored the goals as Leeds moved back to the top of the Championship table.
The Whites dominated the game from start to finish, and could have won by more.
Derby had a few chances of their own, but Leeds goalkeeper Illan Meslier was in inspired form.
The win was Leeds' fourth in a row, and it takes them four points clear of second-placed Norwich City.
Derby, meanwhile, remain in the relegation zone, and they are now seven points from safety.
Goals
* Leeds: Rodon (39'), Wöber (44')
Attendance
29,122
Lineups
Leeds: Meslier; Ayling, Koch, Cooper, Wober; Adams, Roca, Sinisterra; Harrison, Bamford, Gnonto
Derby: Wildsmith; Byrne, Roberts, Davies, Forsyth; Hourihane, Bird; Ebiowei, McGoldrick, Sibley; Collins
Match Report
Leeds started the game brightly, and they took the lead in the 39th minute when Joe Rodon headed home from a corner.
The Whites doubled their lead just five minutes later when Maximilian Wöber fired home from the edge of the area.
Derby had a few chances to get back into the game, but they were unable to find a way past Meslier.
Leeds held on comfortably in the second half to secure a well-deserved victory.
Reaction
Leeds United manager Jesse Marsch:
"I'm very happy with the performance tonight. We were dominant from start to finish, and we created a lot of chances.
"We could have won by more, but I'm just happy to get the three points.
"We're now back on top of the table, and we're in a good position to push on for promotion."
Derby County manager Paul Warne:
"I'm disappointed with the result, but I thought we played well in spells.
"We had a few chances to get back into the game, but we were unable to take them.
"We're now in a difficult position, but we're not going to give up. We'll keep fighting until the end."
Player Ratings
Leeds
* Meslier - 8
* Ayling - 7
* Koch - 8
* Cooper - 7
* Wober - 8
* Adams - 7
* Roca - 8
* Sinisterra - 7
* Harrison - 7
* Bamford - 7
* Gnonto - 7
Derby
* Wildsmith - 6
* Byrne - 6
* Roberts - 5
* Davies - 5
* Forsyth - 6
* Hourihane - 6
* Bird - 5
* Ebiowei - 6
* McGoldrick - 5
* Sibley - 5
* Collins - 5