Leeds took on Reading in the Championship.
Leeds United edged to a narrow win against Reading thanks to a goal from Stuart Dallas.
Bailey Peacock-Farrell saved an 89th minute penalty to preserve their lead.
Former Leeds striker Noel Whelan gave his instant reaction to BBC Radio Leeds.
He said: “We need to start taking our chances and being ruthless a bit more. We can’t keep squandering opportunities.
“A great performance from Peacock-Farrell, he’s come in tonight and shown great character.
“Those two points could be vital come the end of the season.”
At half-time the game appeared to be going nowhere.
The two teams frustrated one another, and Leeds had little spark to their attack.
Manager Marcelo Bielsa responded by making a double substitution, which saw 18-year-old Jack Clarke come off the bench.
The crowd responded to the team’s new energy and Stuart Dallas scored the opening goal 15 minutes into the second half.
Leeds were heavily favoured going into the game, with Reading in 20th place and the Whites in third.
Anything less than three points would have been a disappointing result and while the performance was not Leeds’ best of the season, the win could be crucial at the end of the season.
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