League One: Norwich City v Leeds United

It's a party atmosphere at Carrow Road as the Canaries look to increase their eight point advantage over Leeds United. A clown hands out balloon hats before kick-off, the fans can have them in any colour they like as long as it's yellow
Photograph: Tom Jenkins

No prizes for guessing who she supports
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The players come out... Photograph: Tom Jenkins

...and Delia Smith applauds her team Photograph: Tom Jenkins

Both teams go into a huddle before kick off. Leeds really need a victory today, not only to close the gap on Norwich but to keep ahead of Millwall who are just 1 point behind Leeds in third place Photograph: Tom Jenkins

Stephen Elliott slides in to nick the ball away from Neil Kilkenny Photograph: Tom Jenkins

Korey Smith leaves Neil Kilkenny on the turf and shapes up to fire a volley towards the Leeds goal Photograph: Tom Jenkins

Half time arrives and it's still goal-less which means a nervous time ahead for this Norwich fan Photograph: Tom Jenkins

The sun comes out over the ground as the second half gets underway Photograph: Tom Jenkins

Grant Holt tangles with Neil Kilkenny Photograph: Tom Jenkins

As the game drags on and it is still goal-less it's the turn of the Leeds fans to start feeling anxious Photograph: Tom Jenkins

In the 89th minute a Norwich cross swings in and Chris Martin gets infront of Neil Collins... Photograph: Tom Jenkins

...and powers a header past Shane Higgs in the Leeds goal to give Norwich the lead and what turns out to be the winning goal Photograph: Tom Jenkins

The importance of the goal is evident by reactions of both the Norwich and Leeds players Photograph: Tom Jenkins

The drama doesn't end there as in the 90th minute Tresor Kandol is sent off by referee Lee Probert less than a minute after coming on the field as a sub Photograph: Tom Jenkins

The final whistle blows and a relieved Norwich manager Paul Lambert celebrates with his players Photograph: Tom Jenkins