In a dramatic Championship match at Elland Road, Blackburn Rovers secured a crucial 1-0 victory over Leeds United, marking Leeds' first home loss of the season. Sammie Szmodics, who was superb throughout the match, scored the decisive goal at 81 minutes. Despite numerous opportunities, including a significant penalty claim for Leeds at 90+7 and a late chance at 90+5 that went unconverted, Blackburn held on to their lead. The result was a significant blow to Leeds United's aspirations to top the league, as they ran out of ideas towards the match's conclusion.
The drama in the Championship never ends. Leeds United had the chance to go top of the league this afternoon ā but lost to Blackburn Rovers, who won three huge points in their battle against relegation. š„ @SkyFootball https://t.co/h85844BNHV
A CRUCIAL three points for Blackburn Rovers in the Championship š² https://t.co/DqzZ5vnif4
The drama in the Championship never ends. After Plymouth Argyle's win against Leicester City last night, Blackburn Rovers have beaten Leeds United this afternoon. š„ @SkyFootball https://t.co/h85844BNHV
Simply ASTONISHING. š± Leeds United are defeated at home for the first time this season by relegation-threatened Blackburn Rovers š¤Æ https://t.co/7dUtNkhpip
Hugely damaging. Ran out of ideas completely towards the end. Blackburn got the chance they were looking for all game and took it. Long week and a bit until Boro away now. #lufc
Does anyone want to win the Championship this season? š¤Æ It's a huge win for Blackburn Rovers who pull away from relegation danger. Over to you Ipswich.. #BBCFootball https://t.co/n1p4y6vZ48
FT: Leeds 0 Blackburn 1. #lufc
Big penalty claim as Bamford goes down. Waved away again. 90+7. #lufc
Leeds corner. 90+6. #lufc
Blackburn sub: Szmodics off, Telalovic. 90+6. #lufc
CHANCE: Summerville smashes a ball through the six yard box, a touch and that's in. No-one is there to convert. 0-1 on 90+5. #lufc
Szmodics been superb for Blackburn. #lufc
Byram goes down under a cross at the far post. Claims for a penalty but referee isn't interested. 0-1 on 90+3. #lufc
Injury-time - six minutes. #lufc
Piroe shoots from about 30 yards, no space and it's blocked. Bit desperate that one. Leeds sub: Firpo off, Anthony on. 89th min. #lufc
Sammie Szmodics. Who else? š¤© Mayhem at Elland Road as Blackburn go 1-0 up after 81 minutes š£ https://t.co/wcYqtiTofH
GOAL: Blackburn lead, Szmodics. #lufc