Leeds United FC -Results and Match Report – Leeds v Exeter City – Saturday 8th August- Coca-Cola League 1

Leeds United 2 – 1 Exeter City

(Beckford 13, 88)        (Russell 73)



Jermaine Beckford scores twice, his second a header two minutes from time, as Leeds get all three points against ten man Exeter.

Beckford had already missed twice before his first goal, and Barry Corr was sent off for Exeter City before his team got the equaliser.

Manager Simon Grayson talked down the result, describing the overall performance as “half-decent”.

For a complete match report, visit the Yorkshire Evening Post.

Hear a short post-match interview with Simon Grayson to BBC Radio Leeds.

Leeds United: played 1, won 1, GD +1, position 6th

United’s next game is on Tuesday evening, 11th August, against Darlington at The Northern Echo Darlington Arena, in the Carling Cup.

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