Alex Smithies 8
In an empty stadium, you can hear just how much of a leader he is. Faultless again between the sticks. Remarkable point-blank save to deny Phillips in the second half.
Dion Sanderson 7
One of his more shaky starts for the Bluebirds, but still offered a few real signs of positivity going forward and grew as the game went on.
Sean Morrison 7
A couple of clumsy errors with the ball at his feet, but when defending still solid as ever.
Curtis Nelson 8
Completely unassuming but was tremendous in the air all afternoon. So quick and reads the game so well. A real asset in defence.
Joe Bennett 7
Helder Costa was a tricky customer all afternoon and Bennett looked after him well. Still would love to see him contribute more going forward.
Will Vaulks 7
Was a menace as usual in the middle of the park; a terrier that did his utmost to stop Leeds' free-flowing passing. Made an acrobatic, goal-saving clearance, too.
Leandro Bacuna 7
His engine was terrific. Added a real dynamism which helped the Bluebirds at both ends of the pitch.
Joe Ralls 6
Just feeling his way back to full form. Inflicted a couple of poor challenges and gave the ball away a couple of times.
Albert Adomah 6
Couldn't quite get into the game as much as he would have liked but stuck to his task diligently as ever.
Junior Hoilett 8 (star man)
Looked really good all afternoon. Sauntered past defenders and was the most dangerous player for the hosts all afternoon. Lovely goal.
Callum Paterson 8
A thankless task for him against Leeds, having to hold the ball up and battle in the air all afternoon. Did a splendid job.
SUBS
Nathaniel Mendez-Laing (Adomah 65) 7
Looked sharp and champing at the bit to get his chance. Was powerful and quick bursting forward with the ball late on.
Robert Glatzel (Paterson 65) 8
Wow. What a strike for City's second. Controlled it with the first touch and whacked it home from 20 yards with the second.
Marlon Pack (Ralls 75) 7
An assured cameo in the middle of the park to shore up the midfield late on.
Brad Smith (Hoilett 84) NA
Wasn't on long enough to make an impact, but a debut nonetheless.
Lee Tomlin (Vaulks 74) NA
Also not on long enough.
