LUKAS LATE SHOW A FITTING TRIBUTE TO HERO YORATH

LUKAS NMECHA stepped off the bench to fire a stoppage-time winner as Leeds marked their tribute to former player Terry Yorath with a win at Elland Road against Fulham.

- BY MARK WALKER

Nmecha, an 81st-minute replacement for Jayden Bogle, latched on to skipper Ethan Ampadu's cross in the first minute of added time to clinch victory.

Daniel Farke's side dominated after an even first half, but after failing to take their chances, it appeared inform Fulham would extend their unbeaten run to seven league matches.

In front of Leeds great Eddie Gray, who celebrated his 78th birthday, the home side wore black armbands in honour of Yorath, who died earlier this month, aged 75, while there was a minute's applause for the legend before kickoff.

Yorath’s daughter, TV sports presenter Gabby Logan, was in attendance to see Leeds take another step towards topflight safety.

Leeds boss Farke said: “We fully deserved to win this game.