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Joe Rodon's only goal before he scored for Leeds against Derby came for Rennes in the French top flight in August 2022 Joe Rodon and Max Wober scored their first goals for Leeds United as the Whites moved back to the top of the Championship table with victory over Derby County. Rodon's first-half header to open the scoring was the former Tottenham, Swansea and Rennes centre-back's first goal in English football and just the second of his career. Fellow defender Wober got forward to add a second soon after with a tap-in finish after a cross was deflected into his path by Derby striker Jerry Yates, who had dropped deep to try help fortify Derby's besieged backline. Derby goalkeeper Jacob Widell Zetterstrom made a string of second-half saves, the best of them to turn a Joel Piroe effort around the post, to limit the damage as Leeds made it seven successive wins at Elland Road. Championship table Leeds were prevented from returning to the summit a week earlier by Blackburn, but their ultimately convincing victory against the Rams - who have now lost three in a row and won just one of their past 10 games - lifted them above Sheffield United on goal difference. The Blades, however, have the chance to reclaim top spot on Sunday if they avoid defeat at West Bromwich Albion. Leeds, who have now conceded only one goal in their past seven home games dating back to mid-September, dominated possession - in the early stages controlling as much as 86% of the ball - against a Rams outfit that was set up to stifle their high-flying opponents in blustery, wet conditions. The hosts were forced into a 21st-minute change, with injured attacking left-back Junior Firpo replaced by the seemingly more defensive Wober, before Leeds managed to carve out their first chance when Brenden Aaronson had a fierce shot blocked by Eiran Cashin before Rodon sent a free header wide from the resulting corner. Another Aaronson effort, this time on the turn, forced Zetterstrom into a smart save, but led to centre-back Rodon making up for that earlier miss, as he powered home his header from a Joe Rothwell corner in the 39th minute. Wober then showed great attacking instincts to make it 2-0 just before the break, pouncing on an Aaronson cross that was diverted invitingly to his feet by Yates after he attempted to block the ball. Leeds piled forward in search of a third after the break, but Zetterstrom did well to keep out a swerving shot from Dan James and an Ao Tanaka effort in quick succession, before Piroe forced the Swede into the finest save of the afternoon with a shot that was destined for the bottom corner. Derby struggled to create any meaningful chances in response, with their only shot on target coming in the 80th minute as Liam Thompson struck a long-range effort straight at Leeds goalkeeper Illan Meslier. Comments can not be loaded To load Comments you need to enable Java Script in your browser Last Updated 7th December 2024 at 15: 01 Please Note: All times UK. Tables are subject to change. The BBC is not responsible for any changes that may be made. Manager: Daniel Farke Formation: 4 - 2 - 3 - 1 Manager: Paul Warne Formation: 5 - 4 - 1 Manager: Daniel Farke Formation: 4 - 2 - 3 - 1 Manager: Paul Warne Formation: 5 - 4 - 1 Championship All competitions All competitions All competitions Leeds United are unbeaten across their last five league games against Derby County (W3 D2), with the Yorkshire outfit netting 12 goals in total across that time. Derby County have won just one of their last seven away league games against Leeds United (D3 L3), failing to keep a single clean sheet at Elland Road during that time. Leeds have won each of their last six league games at Elland Road, conceding just one goal in the process. They’re looking to record four consecutive home clean sheets for the first time since June 2020. Derby have both scored and conceded in each of their last nine league games, last having a longer such run between August and November 2005 (15). Leeds United manager Daniel Farke has only won one of his six games against Derby in the EFL (D2 L3), although that lone victory did come in his most recent meeting with them (1-0 in April 2021). Match ends, Leeds United 2, Derby County 0. Second Half ends, Leeds United 2, Derby County 0. Max Wöber (Leeds United) wins a free kick in the attacking half. Foul by Marcus Harness (Derby County). Foul by Ao Tanaka (Leeds United). Ben Osborn (Derby County) wins a free kick in the defensive half. Fourth official has announced 3 minutes of added time. Hand ball by James Collins (Derby County). Offside, Leeds United. Mateo Joseph is caught offside. Attempt blocked. Max Wöber (Leeds United) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Joël Piroe. Attempt blocked. Largie Ramazani (Leeds United) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Josuha Guilavogui. Substitution, Leeds United. Largie Ramazani replaces Daniel James. Substitution, Leeds United. Josuha Guilavogui replaces Joe Rothwell. Daniel James (Leeds United) wins a free kick in the defensive half. Foul by Marcus Harness (Derby County). Attempt missed. Eiran Cashin (Derby County) header from the centre of the box is close, but misses to the right. Assisted by Ben Osborn with a cross following a set piece situation. Foul by Joe Rodon (Leeds United). James Collins (Derby County) wins a free kick on the left wing. Substitution, Derby County. James Collins replaces Jerry Yates. Substitution, Derby County. Joe Ward replaces Kane Wilson. © 2024 BBC. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking.