A Pascal Struijk header from a brilliant Crysencio Summerville corner sent Leeds on their way in just the eighth minute, after which a Leif Davis own goal and Summerville penalty put the rampant Whites 3-0 up at the break.
Joel Piroe was then denied by the crossbar just two minutes after the restart but the Dutch striker got himself on the scoresheet five minutes later to put Leeds 4-0 up amid wild celebrations at Elland Road. Third-placed Leeds are now just seven points behind second-placed Ipswich and the Whites can cut the gap down to four points with victory in Boxing Day's lunchtime kick-off at Preston North End before Ipswich host leaders Leicester City the same night.
Graham Smyth, the YEP’s chief football writer, hands out the scores from a day to savour at Elland Road.
7. Glen Kamara
9 - In the right place so many times to get a foot in or to help the ball on its way and facilitate an attack. Showed his strength and defended sensibly, refusing to dive in when it wasn't necessary. Photo: George Wood
8. Dan James
8 - Another tireless display, putting in sprint after sprint, even after taking a painful whack in the first half. Was just a little wasteful at moments. Photo: Danny Lawson
9. Crysencio Summerville
9 - A menace. Got at players, went past them, created danger, passed the ball well and took the penalty superbly. Work-rate was top notch too, didn't take his foot off the gas. Photo: Danny Lawson
10. Georginio Rutter
9 - Made for games against opponents who come to play. Turned space into danger. It didn't all come off but the stuff that did was excellent. Deserved a goal but played a part in two. Photo: Danny Lawson
11. Joel Piroe
8 - A lovely shimmy and finish for the goal and some good work in helping attacks to flow. Covered the usual distance in getting up and down the pitch too. Photo: George Wood
12. Willy Gnonto (sub)
7 - Lively, wanted the ball, drifted around the pitch to get involved and run at players. Photo: George Wood