Leeds United 3 – Middlesbrough 1 – HT 1-0
W. Gnonto (14′) M. Wöber (54′ og)
D. James (74′)
B. Aaronson (90’+2)
Assists
J. Piroe (74′)
A. Tanaka (90’+2)
Venue: Elland Road Attendance: 36,422
Late goals from Dan James and Brenden Aaronson sent Leeds United top of the Championship with victory over Middlesbrough in a fascinating encounter.
Wales’s winger James fired past Seny Dieng in the 74th minute before Aaronson added a third in injury time to move the Whites two points clear of Sheffield United, who are away to Millwall on Wednesday.
It was an eighth straight win at Elland Road for Daniel Farke’s side as they strengthened their bid for automatic promotion back to the Premier League after two seasons away.
Willy Gnonto put the hosts in front early in a first half in which they dominated, only for Max Wober to head into his own net nine minutes after the break.
Ben Doak had a great chance to put Boro ahead before Leeds late onslaught, as the Teesside club slipped one place to sixth.
Leeds second attempt at promotion back to the top tier has been founded on rock-solid form at home with 25 points out of a possible 30 this season.
The home form has really been strong after that defeat against Burnley in September, we have to keep this going and pick up points away from home to get us back to the premiership.
Marching On Together.
League position 1st after 20 games – After 20 games last season, Leeds were 3rd.
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