Jermaine Man Tops the Charts

Leeds United powered into fourth spot in League One after beating Swindon Town 2-1 at Elland Road this afternoon. Jermaine Beckford continued his outstanding season with both goals putting him on ten for the season to head the race for the divisional 'Golden Boot.'

Leeds had the better of the opening exchanges and were awarded a penalty in the 32nd minute when Hasney Aljofree was adjudged to have handled a David Prutton cross. Beckford confidently fired into the roof of the net to give United the advantage, which they maintained until the break. However, the Robins raced out of the blocks and were back on level terms straight after the restart. Simon Cox, on loan from Reading, cut in from the right and found Lee Peacock who finished with aplomb.

Leeds were stung into action and regained the lead when Beckford latched onto Tresor Kandol's lobbed through ball to smash the ball home for his tenth goal of the campaign. There was a late scare for Dennis Wise's men when Cox had an effort disallowed for offside. But United were not to be denied another precious three points which moves them to within two points of the summit.