Jesse Marsch’s men went down 1-0 at the Amex, Pascal Gross’ second-half goal enough to keep the three points on the south coast and push Brighton onto 10 points, three more than their visitors.
Leeds struggled to play out in the first half under Brighton pressure and Illan Meslier had to make a number of important stops, while Brighton squandered some promising chances. Meslier went on to deny Solly March who ran clean through on goal early in the second period.
The Whites did create some danger as the game went on, Luis Sinisterra coming closest after Brenden Aaronson caused problems, but failed to seriously test Rob Sanchez in the home goal and will now hope to bounce back at home to Everton at Elland Road on Tuesday night.
The Whites did create some danger as the game went on, Luis Sinisterra coming closest after Brenden Aaronson caused problems, but failed to seriously test Rob Sanchez in the home goal and will now hope to bounce back at home to Everton at Elland Road on Tuesday night.
![A few bits of nice passing but couldn't get on the ball enough in the first half. Tried to get stuck in but couldn't stem the Brighton tide at times.](https://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOjM0ZjdmNzkwLWNmOWMtNDllNS04NTc1LWM5MjhmMmYwMTI1MTpiNjIxOWI5ZS1mNDNmLTQ1YWMtYTUyZS04ZDE2YmJmY2JiM2E=.jpg?crop=3:2&trim=&width=640)
7. Marc Roca - 6
A few bits of nice passing but couldn't get on the ball enough in the first half. Tried to get stuck in but couldn't stem the Brighton tide at times.Photo: Michael Regan
![Looked after the ball well and was a rare bright spark on a frustrating afternoon for Leeds. Tried to make things happen. Put a big shift in, took a few whacks.](https://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOjBhOWZjMWRlLWMyM2ItNDNkYy05MjgwLTJkMjQ2N2ZlN2U2ZTphYzk1YjJjMy1mMzFkLTRlNzAtOTE1Mi01ZjM5OWUxZGM3YjQ=.jpg?crop=3:2&trim=&width=640)
8. Brenden Aaronson - 7
Looked after the ball well and was a rare bright spark on a frustrating afternoon for Leeds. Tried to make things happen. Put a big shift in, took a few whacks.Photo: Charlie Crowhurst
![Couldn't make enough impact on the game, unable to create danger or provide much of an outlet on his flank.](https://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOmEwODVhYTVhLTM1Y2EtNDVkMy1hZTZiLWY2N2MzNDRjMDE5MjplMTljNjdiOS04MDQ1LTQyMDctOTVlYi05ODkyZWQzZWI1MWU=.jpg?crop=3:2&trim=&width=640)
9. Daniel James - 5
Couldn't make enough impact on the game, unable to create danger or provide much of an outlet on his flank.Photo: Charlie Crowhurst
![A frustrating afternoon with just a few flashes of his ability to get at teams and his quick footwork. Usual workrate but no real joy.](https://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOjQwMGYzNzY0LTZlMzktNDg1Yy1iYjA1LTY3N2I1MWQ1NWMzNzo1NDQ3NTAzOC1kZWM3LTQxNzYtOTAzZS1jODQ1NGQ0MzBlNDc=.jpg?crop=3:2&trim=&width=640)
10. Jack Harrison - 5
A frustrating afternoon with just a few flashes of his ability to get at teams and his quick footwork. Usual workrate but no real joy.Photo: Bryn Lennon
![Popped up in parts of the game to get involved and try link attacks, got into a few good positions but was quiet for long periods and faded.](https://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOjFkMjdmZjk3LTc3ZjEtNDIwMy1hMGVhLTI5ZWRiN2I5OGY4NDoyOGRlMzM1MS1lNTY5LTQ5NTktYmMwMy02OWJmNjNmOGVkNmE=.jpg?crop=3:2&trim=&width=640)
11. Rodrigo - 6
Popped up in parts of the game to get involved and try link attacks, got into a few good positions but was quiet for long periods and faded.Photo: Charlie Crowhurst
![Added something in the final third that helped Leeds have more threat, linked up with Sinisterra well, buzzed around.](https://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOjY5NzE5Zjc4LWY0ZTMtNGM5NS05Yzc3LWYwMDFjODU2NzY0YzphNGUyMjA3Yi1iMmU2LTQzNGMtYmQwZC02NDUwN2ZjNTVlYTI=.jpg?crop=3:2&trim=&width=640)
12. Mateusz Klich - 7
Added something in the final third that helped Leeds have more threat, linked up with Sinisterra well, buzzed around.Photo: Ashley Allen