Leeds' xG Conceded (xGC) in the second tier this year is particularly impressive, especially compared with the likes of promotion rivals Leicester City, Ipswich Town and Southampton - all of whom boast impressive xGC tallies themselves.
The Whites have conceded just three goals in their last 12 league matches, all coming from set-pieces, meaning they are one of, if not the best, teams when it comes to defending from open play.
Here is a breakdown of every Championship team's xGC in 2023/24 and why Leeds' performance in particular could spell good news for the club's title hopes.
19. West Bromwich Albion - 43.45 xGC
The Baggies have been one of the Championship's better defensive sides this season under Carlos Corberan. | Getty Images
20. Ipswich Town - 43.14 xGC
The Tractor Boys have conceded 25% more xG than Leeds this season. | Getty Images
21. Southampton - 43.10 xG
The Saints have been conceding a lot recently - but crucially still winning games to remain in the hunt for automatic promotion. | Getty Images
22. Hull City - 42.57 xGC
The play-off chasing Tigers have presided over the third-best defensive record in the division under Liam Rosenior. Impressive. | Getty Images
23. Leicester City - 39.47 xGC
Enzo Maresca's Foxes have won one in their last five but their xG Conceded total comes closest to league leaders in this particular metric, Leeds United. | Getty Images
24. Leeds United - 32.76 xGC
Leeds' defensive record is the best - and by a distance. It's likely the reason Daniel Farke's side have been able to edge narrow encounters in their favour. Elland Road has been a fortress, too. | Getty Images