Stockport County 2 Leeds United 4

Leeds extended their lead at the top of League One to nine points by coming from behind to beat a very determined Stockport. Despite being bottom of the table they came back from a disasterous start after two minutes to lead 2-1 early in the second half and Leeds ended the game with six players booked.

Robert Snodgrass fired United into a second-minute lead hitting a smashing shot from outside the area into the top corner. However Carl Baker's low free-kick levelled matters on 11 minutes following a foul on the same player by Leigh Bromby. Johnny Mullins headed County ahead on the hour but Jermaine Beckford equalised for Leeds six minutes later following a cross by Patrick Kisnorbo.

With three minutes left Leigh Bromby's drive from outside the area gave United the lead and in the 93rd minutes Beckford's second sealed the win before David… Read more

Leeds United 3 Hartlepool United 1

Two goals from Jermaine Beckford helped Leeds to extend their lead at the top of League One to six points. Hartlepool went ahead on 25 minutes when a Ritchie Humphreys corner was not cleared and Armann Bjornsson lashed into the net. If one was watching Sky Sports updates at the time Jeff Stelling could'nt believe his eyes when the score from Elland Road came through. Thankfully for us Leeds supporters things were to change before half time in our favour.

Becks levelled 13 minutes later by flicking in Neil Kilkenny's shot and in injury time in the first half Luciano Becchio's header went in off Gary Liddle ( rear end , they all count ) to put Leeds in front. That man Beckford hit the bar before claiming his seventh goal in five matches on 69 minutes following a flick-on from Becchio.

It was a timely… Read more

Well are nearly half way through the season and we sit top of the league with a game in hand, how bad ! It's a superb start to season by Simon Grayson and all the squad and hopefully at the start of May we'll be going up to the Championship as Champions.

On behalf of all involved at Ennislusc I would like to thank each and everyone of our supporters for their tremendous support particularly at each televised game and their signing up for the Colchester trip at the end of January. We have a very unique club which despite the depression has succeeded in increasing it's membership. To one and all I hope you have a lovely Christmas and New Year and that this time next year we will be fighting for promotion to the Premiership. Marching On Together

Leeds United 1 Southampton 0

Scottish international Robert Snodgrass was the toast of Elland Road today when his superb strike on 77 minutes gave Leeds all three points. What made the victory all the more special was that United extended their lead at the top to four points as nearest rivals Charlton drew at home to Millwall in a eight goal thriller.

Prior to Snoddys strike Luciano Becchio had earlier headed and Jermaine Beckford was guilty of missed a host of chances. Rickie Lambert fired narrowly wide for Saints in injury time as they suffered their first defeat in eight games. Boss Simon Grayson said afterwards that it was their best performance of the season and he praised the defence in particular for closing down the opposition at every opportunity. It's great that we have now hit 50 points for the season so let keep our finger crossed that the run continues.

Leeds… Read more

Leeds United 2 Accrington Stanley 0

Winger Hogan Ephraim played a starring role as Leeds booked a Johnstone's Paint Trophy Northern Area final against Carlisle. Ephraim, on loan from QPR, fired much-changed Leeds ahead in the ninth minute with a 20-yard shot from the left which deflected off defender Phil Edwards.

And Ephraim's 50th-minute run and cross from the right enabled Neil Kilkenny to head Leeds' second goal. In fairness Accrington outplayed Leeds in the second half as they seem to sit back and their best chance came when John Miles's deflected shot hit the post. The final is over two leg and Leeds are at home first on 18th Jan with the second leg down for the 15th February. It would be mighty nice if we could win the Northern Section as the overall final is down to be played at Wembley Stadium on 28th March.

Leeds United

36 Martin
02 Crowe
06… Read more

Brentford 0 Leeds United 0

Leeds saw their lead at the top of League One cut to two points after being held to a goalless draw at struggling Brentford. On a heavy pitch which did'nt suit Leeds passing football and without the suspended Robert Snodgrass it ended a bad week for Graysons men as they finished the week dropping four points.

Top-scorer Jermaine Beckford spurned the Whites best chances, twice seeing side-foot finishes saved by home keeper Wojciech Szczesny.

Luciano Becchio almost gave Leeds the lead shortly after the break when his dipping volley skimmed off the bar but that was as near as we came to breaking the deadlock. Brentford's Sam Saunders saw a late free-kick deflected just wide and John Bostock volleyed inches past the post.

And so ended a bad week for Leeds with Charlton closing the gap at the top to two points although Leeds do have a… Read more

Leeds United 5 Kettering Town 1 2nd Rd FA Cup

After Extra Time

Leeds were taken to extra-time against non league Kettering before sealing a third-round FA Cup tie against Manchester United at Old Trafford in the first week of January. Argentinian Luciano Becchio headed the home team in front on 20 minutes as Leeds dominated the first hour, with the scorer hitting the post and player manager Lee Harper making several saves. Leeds were undone just after the hour mark when former player Anthony Elding headed Kettering level from a right wing cross from Richie Partridge against the run of play.

There was little to choose between the two sides in the first half of extra-time but after the restart Leeds took control with four goals in 11 minutes to ensure the tie would not go to a penalty shoot-out. Leeds took control in the second half of extra-time when… Read more

Leeds United 2 Huddersfield Utd 2

The following report was sent by text from Jim Ryan who was at today's game along with Ger Kenneally.Doyle, Snodgrass and Beckford return to the Leeds team today. A perfect start for United as Snodgrass pushed home on two minutes when Smithies the Town keeper spilled the ball. Huddersfield hit the post a couple of minutes later and Snodgrass almost got a second from an overhead kick. Leeds survived some late pressure to go in 1 up at half time.

United fell asleep on 47 minutes when Town equalized as Novack headed home from six yards. Leeds introduced Gradel and Becchio and the moved paid off on 66 minutes when Gradel scored. United however conceded a second equalizer on 78 minutes when again from a cross Rhodes soared above Ankergren to score. United survived a late scare in injury time when Pilkington hit the bar from… Read more

On Saturday next Ennislusc club members Jim Ryan and his good friend Ger Kenneally will be in Elland Road for the local derby vs Huddersfield Town which kicks off at 12.15pm. As of this evening there are only 2,500 tickets remaining for the fixture so it looks like there will be some atmosphere in the ground come kick off.

Last season this game (which was played on the 15th November) was Ennislusc first trip of the season and on the day we were beaten by an injury time strike from Huddersfields Michael Collins. Having lost three of our last four fixtures to The Town lets's hope the boys see a reversal in our fortunes this time round. Best wishes for a great weekend lads from all your friends at Ennislusc. Marching On Together

Kettering Town 1 Leeds United 1

Jermaine Beckford's late goal spared Leeds United from going out of the FA Cup to non-league opposition for the second successive season.

Becks diverted Robert Snodgrass's low cross past Kettering keeper Lee Harper to earn a second-round replay at Elland Road on Tuesday 8th December. Incidentally this game is also being shown live on ITV 4 with KO 8pm..

Kettering took the lead through Man Of March Ian Roper, who headed ex Liverpool and Dundalk player Richie Partridge's free-kick into the net via the bar. Earlier, Harper tipped Jason Crowe's header over the bar while Simon Heslop had his shot saved by Casper Ankergren.

Both teams will have a strong incentive in the replay after the third round draw set up a trip to Old Trafford and Manchester United for the winners.

Leeds United

01 Ankergren
02 Crowe
17 Michalik
26 Bromby
30 Capaldi
04 Doyle
08 Kilkenny
14 Howson
23 Snodgrass
09 Beckford
13 Grella (Becchio 71)

Substitutes
25… Read more

Oldham Athletic 0 Leeds United 2

Neil Kilkenny and Luciano Becchio were on target as Leeds notched their fifth straight league win. Simon Grayson handed a league debut to Hogan Ephraim ( on loan from QPR) and Tony Capaldi (on loan from Cardiff City)with David Prutton making his first league start since in Boxing Day and Max Gradel started alongside Sam Vokes up front. On the bench were Jermaine Beckford, Robert Snogdrass, Luciano Becchio with Michael Doyle , Tresor Kandol, Patrick Kisnorbo not even togging and this shows the strength in depth that we now possess and need to gain promotion.

Ex-Oldham favourite Kilkenny opened the scoring on 37 minutes when he burst into the six-yard box to bundle in Max Gradel's cross. Leeds had several chances to increase their lead but Oldham keeper Darryl Flahavan kept his side in the game with a string of fine saves. Becchio sealed the… Read more

Leeds United 1 Leyton Orient 0

One could call it an inspired substitution by Simon Grayson when he sent on Max Gradel with nine minutes to go in the hope that Leeds would sneak a goal against a very stubborn Orient side. Like a good fairytail Max climbed off the bench to snatch an 89th-minute winner that sees Leeds retain a six point lead at the top of the League One table and keep their 20 game unbeaten home league record intact.

It was not a convincing victory, but on-loan Gradel ( from Leicester City) settled the match when he turned inside the box leaving two defenders in his wake and fired home from 12 yards. Orient thought they had got the opener before that through Sean Thornton, but the referee ruled Andros Townsend had taken his free-kick set-up too quickly.

It's these type of games that will get us promoted when… Read more

Leeds second round clash to non league Kettering Town will be shown live on ITV on Sunday next the 29th Nov with KO 1.30pm. As all Leeds fans will remember last season we were shocked by non league Histon in the Cup on a dreadful day for football. Hopefully we won't make the same mistake this time as a win would put us into the 3rd round and a chance to be paired against one of the big guns.

As usual we'll be meeting in Moroney's for the game and as Everton vs Liverpool kicks off at the same time the atmosphere should be good. Hope to see you there.Marching On Together

Brighton & Hove Albion 0 Leeds United 3

Leeds extend their lead at the top of League One to six points including a game in hand with a fifth straight win as Brighton suffered a first loss under Gus Poyet. With their nearest rivals Charlton dropping points a Yeovil this was a five point swing for Graysons boys.

Scotland\'s Robert Snodgrass opened the scoring on 27 mins when his 20-yard shot crept past stand-in keeper Graeme Smith. Top score Jermaine Beckford then made it two with his 13th of the season just on the stroke of half time when he ran onto Neil Kilkenny\'s pass to score and Kilkenny himself lashed in the third in the 90 minute. Glenn Murray headed Brighton\'s best chance wide, but it was Leeds\'s day.

The international break seems to have benefited Leeds as the were fitter and fresher in their approach to the game and deserved… Read more

Leeds United 3 Grimsby Town 1

Leeds advanced to the Northern Section semi-finals of the Johnstone's Paint Trophy and are now two games away from a Wembley Final appearance. The home side took the lead after 40 minutes when Olly Lancashire turned on loan Leicester player Max Gradel's cross into his own net for a deserved lead.

Just on the stroke of half time Neil Kilkenny made it 2-0 firing home from the edge of the box to round off a neat move.

Top scorer Jermaine Beckford slotted home Leeds's third after Bradley Johnson's fine run before ex Leeds player Peter Sweeney hit a consolation for Grimsby with a well-taken volley after Casper had punched the corner clear.However he landed on the penalty spot in clearing the ball and Sweeney cleverly volleyed into the top corner for the goal of the game. Another good home win and Grayson can feel happy… Read more

Oldham Athletic 0 Leeds United 2

Jonathan Howson and Mike Grella grabbed the goals to send Leeds into the second round of the FA Cup against fellow League 1 side Oldham. Midfielder Johnny Howson set the League One leaders on their way with a powerful first-half strike which took a slight deflection before flying in from 20 yards.

That came moments after Oldham's best chance of the match when winger Joe Colbeck failed to control the ball with the goal at his mercy.
And Leeds controlled matters before Grella wrapped it up in injury time, turning in teenage left backs Aidan White's cross.Midfielder Michael Doyle received his fifth booking and so missed the Johnstons Paint game live on Sky Tuesday night vs Grimsby Town.

Leeds United

01 Ankergren
03 Kisnorbo
06 Naylor
22 Hughes
26 Bromby
04 Doyle (Yellow card) (White 90+1)
08 Kilkenny (Yellow card)
14 Howson (Yellow card)
16 Johnson
09 Beckford (Grella 86)
23 Snodgrass

Substitutes

25 Martin, 17 Michalik, 32 White,… Read more

Leeds will play Grimsby Town at Elland Road on Tuesday night with KO at 7.45pm in the quarter final of the Johnston Paints Trophy and the game is live on Sky Sports.
While this competation is not in the same league as the FA Cup it does offer us the opportunity of playing at Wembley if we make it all the way to the final, something which our trophy straved supporters would love. So if you can make it down to Moroneys on Tueday night you will be more than welcome. Marching On Together

Today was indeed a very special day for our great secretary Paul "Nuggy" Nihill and his wife Geraldine with the birth of their son David at 1.57pm. Baby David weighed in at 8lbs 11oz and both mother and son are doing well. Many of you would have seen Nugs pushing his daughter Ruth in her buggy along the new Ennis bypass recently as part of his exercise routine so now one expects he'll have to get a double buggy!

Sincere best wishes to the Nihill family on their great news from all their friends in Ennislusc. See you Nugs on Tuesady night for the Leeds vs Oldham game and a celebratory pint or two :-)

Leeds United 4 Yeovil Town 0

Despite a slow start Leeds continued their fantastic form from Tuesday night to inflict a second successive 4-0 defeat on Yeovil and move seven points clear at the top. Yeovil had come to Elland Road high on confidence following a run of six unbeaten games but that run came to an abrupt end. Grayson fielded an unchanged team from Tuesday night as one would expect but the early exchanges were forgetful.

However that all changed on 42 mins when Bradley Johnson gave Leeds a deserved lead after his cross avoided everyone to beat Yeovil goalkeeper Alex McCarthy. Substitute Max Gradel doubled the advantage on 69 mins after after taking a pass from Leigh Bromby and scoring from a narrow angle. On 78 mins Becks pounced on a mistake by Terrell Forbes to make it three and goal No 11 for the season for the Leeds centre… Read more

Bristol Rovers 0 Leeds United 4

Jermaine Beckford was the toast of Leeds fans as he scored two goals to condemn Bristol Rovers to a fourth consecutive defeat and give Grayson's boys a four point gap at the top of table. Becks latched on to Michael Doyle's pass to fire in the first, then on-loan Welsh international Sam Vokes added a second from close range in his third start for Leeds.

Beckford wrong-footed Byron Anthony to make it 3-0 with a drive on 64 minutes and substitute Tresor Kandol completed the rout with a tap-in late on. Rovers best chance came when Stuart Campbell hit the bar early on, but they were second-best to the very impressive Whites.

Leeds United

01 Ankergren
03 Kisnorbo
06 Naylor
26 Bromby
04 Doyle Yellow card (Kilkenny 72)
14 Howson
16 Johnson Yellow card
22 Hughes
09 Beckford (Gradel 76)
15 Vokes (Kandol 80)
23… Read more