Sheffield United 0 Leeds United 1: Graham Smyth's player ratings as Whites take derby spoils at Bramall Lane

LEEDS United struck late to seal a 1-0 victory at Sheffield United in the first top-flight Yorkshire derby between the two teams in 26 years - but how did we rate the performances?

After some outstanding goalkeeping from both Illan Meslier and Aaron Ramsdale, Patrick Bamford headed home a Jack Harrison cross in the 88th minute for the only goal of the game.

Graham Smyth, the YEP's chief football writer, hands out the scores.

13. Ian Poveda

6 - Plenty of enthusiasm, energy, made himself an option but final decision making always seemed to result in a shot, even when a pass was on. Photo by Phil Noble - Pool/Getty Images.

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14. Gjanni Alioski

NA - Came on late in the game to help shore things up, clever and neat in possession. Photo by Phil Noble - Pool/Getty Images.

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15. Paul Tierney (referee)

8 - There wasn't a huge deal of incident for him to deal with but he wasn't fussy and let things go that allowed the game to flow. Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty Images.

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