Leeds United reclaimed top spot in the Championship with a commanding victory over local rivals Sheffield Wednesday at Elland Road.
Manor Solomon opened the scoring just three minutes in, seizing on a mistake by Owls goalkeeper James Beadle, who failed to secure the ball while trying to intercept a pass to Brenden Aaronson. Solomon calmly slotted home despite two Wednesday defenders on the line.
Sheffield Wednesday, lacking a recognised striker, pushed for an equaliser. Their best opportunity came when Illan Meslier made an excellent save to deny Djeidi Gassama’s low shot from 20 yards. However, Leeds’ defence, led by Ethan Ampadu, stood firm to prevent further chances.
Late in the game, substitute Largie Ramazani doubled Leeds’ lead with a precise low strike from the edge of the area. Ao Tanaka added a touch of brilliance in stoppage time, flicking in Ramazani’s shot to seal the victory in style.
Leeds remain unbeaten at home since September, extending their impressive run to 18 matches against Yorkshire opposition. They now sit three points clear of third-placed Burnley in the Championship table.
For Sheffield Wednesday, the defeat capped a difficult week. Owner Dejphon Chansiri, who faced protests from some Owls fans at Elland Road, revealed during a midweek forum that he had not spoken to manager Danny Röhl in January. Röhl expressed surprise at the comments and called for unity within the club.
The Owls, currently four points off the play-off spots in 10th place, will aim to bounce back when they host Bristol City on Wednesday. Meanwhile, Leeds will look to extend their lead at the top when they face Norwich City the same evening.
