Leeds recorded back-to-back home league wins ahead of the October international break with victory against Nigel Pearson’s Robins on a sunny, Saturday afternoon at Elland Road.
Goals from Dan James and Joel Piroe came either side a Kal Naismith equaliser, but Leeds were good value for all three points and weathered late pressure from the away side to hang onto a valuable result.
The team have moved one place up to fifth in the Championship table.
13. Jaidon Anthony - 7/10
Got into good positions, didn't always pick the best option. Worked hard to defend the lead and tried to stretch Bristol on the counter. (Pic: Bruce Rollinson) Photo: Bruce Rollinson
14. Ilia Gruev - N/A
Won an important free-kick and was part of the stoppage time defensive effort. (Pic: Bruce Rollinson) Photo: Bruce Rollinson
15. Liam Cooper - N/A
Thrown on into midfield and competed for high balls in the final seconds of stoppage time. (Pic: Bruce Rollinson) Photo: Bruce Rollinson
16. Luke Ayling - N/A
Got stuck straight in helping out Gray as a late stoppage time sub. (Pic: Tony Johnson) Photo: Tony Johnson
17. Referee: Keith Stroud - 6/10
Got most of the big stuff right. The Rutter penalty appeal was tight but would have needed VAR to decide it in Leeds' favour. (Photo by Cameron Smith/Getty Images) Photo: Cameron Smith