The Whites made the perfect start at Elland Road, taking the lead in the third minute. Bournemouth loanee Joe Rothwell was instrumental in the goal, exchanging a one-two before playing Manor Solomon in wide left. His low cross struck Lions defender Jake Cooper on the knee to wrong foot Lukas Jensen and hit the back of the net.

Leeds United had to shake off Sunday's defeat during the first half against Millwall before fully finding their rhythm to dominate in a 2-0 win.

Leeds boss Daniel Farke was relieved his side returned to winning ways by defeating Millwall 2-0 at Elland Road and regaining top spot in the Sky Bet Championship. Millwall skipper Jake Cooper’s own goal gave Leeds an early lead and Ao Tanaka’s late thunderbolt eased home nerves after Farke’s side had squandered a hatful of chances.

United - who had lost twice Millwall earlier in the season during league and FA Cup fixtures - had not lost at home in the Championship since September and managed to stretch that streak thanks to an won goal in the first half and an Ao Tanaka strike in the second half with five minutes left to play.

LEEDS United boss Daniel Farke admits that his delight at witnessing his side return to the top of the Championship table was limited by seeing the officials rule out a first-half goal which left him furious following Wednesday evening’s 2-0 success over Millwall.

BBC Radio Leeds reporter Adam Pope, Jonny Buchan and Kaiser Chiefs bassist Simon Rix review Leeds United's 1-0 defeat at Portsmouth on Sunday.

Daniel Farke guided Leeds United back to the top of the Championship table thanks to a 2-0 win over Millwall at Elland Road. Leeds watched Sheffield United and Burnley both drop points on Tuesday evening, after their own slip-up against Portsmouth on Sunday afternoon.