Leeds United beat Middlesbrough in a close win on Saturday, 3x2, relating to matchweek 19 of the Championship. In this competition, both teams came from a win. Latte Lath was the man of the match.
Early in the game, Latte Lath opened the scoring for Middlesbrough, with a right-foot strike. With 5 minutes on the clock, Daniel James struck for Leeds United, through a header inside the box. After 7 minutes, Crys Summerville fired home Daniel Farke's team second goal, through a header inside the penalty area. In the 38th minute, Leeds United increased their lead with a goal from Joël Piroe from the penalty spot. Joël Piroe reaching the landmark of ten goals for the season. Shortly before the interval, Latte Lath scored the last goal of the match, through a header.
In the 63rd minute, Michael Carrick's team saw Anfernee Dijksteel get sent off due to accumulation of yellows.
After the result Leeds United are 3rd in the table, with 38 points, while Middlesbrough sit 12th place, with 27 points. In their next fixture, Daniel Farke's team visit Blackburn Rovers, whilst Michael Carrick's team will host Ipswich Town.
| Leeds United | Middlesbrough | |||
| 7 | 7 | Shots | 5 | 8 |
3 | Shots on target | 3 | ||
| 8 | 3 | Total Tackles | 4 | 7 |
| 7 | 2 | Tackles Won | 1 | 8 |
| 8 | 3 | Ball steals | 4 | 7 |
| 7 | 106 | Total Passes | 61 | 8 |
| 7 | 95 | Passes Completed | 52 | 8 |
| 8 | 2 | Saves | 5 | 7 |
4 | Fouls Committed | 4 | ||
| 7 | 4 | Fouls Suffered | 3 | 8 |
