Leeds United Tops Championship After 2-0 Victory

Leeds United secured a 2-0 victory over Derby County, propelling them to the top of the Championship, at least temporarily ahead of Sheffield United's match. Joe Rodon opened the scoring with a header from a Joe Rothwell corner in the 39th minute, followed by Max Wober's goal just before halftime after he tapped in a deflected cross from Brenden Aaronsen. The win marked Leeds' seventh consecutive home league victory and was a bounce-back from their previous defeat against Blackburn. Derby County, meanwhile, suffered their third straight loss, continuing their struggles with only one win in their last ten matches. Despite dominating possession, Leeds initially found it challenging to break through Derby's defensive setup but ultimately capitalized on their opportunities as the match progressed. Leeds' goalkeeper, Illan Meslier, remained largely untested throughout the game, indicating the Rams' inability to mount a serious attack.