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Leeds extend League One lead

Image: Snodgrass: Settled the game

Leeds remain top of League One after condemning Southampton to their first defeat in eight games.

Snodgrass on target as Leeds edge past Saints

Leeds remain top of League One after condemning Southampton to their first defeat in eight games, in a match which will see leading goalscorer Jermaine Beckford make the headlines for all the wrong reasons. Beckford can expect a telling-off from Simon Grayson after angrily shrugging aside the Leeds manager's handshake as he was substituted with 15 minutes left. Leeds fans reacted by booing their 15-goal striker's petulance and chanting Grayson's name.

Only goal

Two minutes later Robert Snodgrass scored the only goal of the game. Receiving a pass on the left from Andrew Hughes the Scot curled a right-foot shot into the far top corner. Luciano Becchio wasted the best chance of a keenly contested first half when, unmarked at the near post, the Argentine headed over from a perfect cross by Snodgrass in the 38th minute. Beckford squandered several opportunities, his close control repeatedly letting him down and leaving him frustrated.

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