Leeds 2-1 Millwall

Healy was clinical in front of goal

A David Healy brace helped Leeds to victory over Millwall at Elland Road.

Striker Healy put his side ahead with a poacher's finish when he hooked in a shot after a corner was inadvertently headed towards the far post.

Don Hutchison powered a rasping first-time drive into the top corner to equalise for the visitors.

But Leeds pressed for a winner and Healy grabbed it from the penalty spot after Marvin Elliott was punished for a challenge on Eirik Bakke.

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Leeds' boss Kevin Blackwell:
"We would not have won that game last season, there were too many times when we were on top and let sides back into the game.

"We are Leeds United and everyone wants to knock us off our perch, and we knew Millwall would give us a game.

"There are so many new players trying to gel, to get continuity takes time."

Millwall manager Colin Lee:
"I felt before the game we would be okay today.

"If you look at that performance today, I would say we won't be struggling against relegation.

"With the money I've got, which is minute, I can maybe bring in three players, and then we'll be fine."

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Leeds: Sullivan, Kelly, Butler, Gregan, Harding, Wright (Richardson 80), Bakke, Derry, Lewis, Blake (Ricketts 76), Healy.
Subs Not Used: Bennett, Einarsson, Kilgallon.

Booked: Healy, Gregan.

Goals: Healy 28, 73 pen.

Millwall: Marshall, Lawrence, Phillips, Dunne, Vincent, Serioux (Braniff 90), Elliott (Igoe 79), Morris, Hutchison, Simpson (May 79), Hayles.
Subs Not Used: Paul Robinson, Peeters.

Booked: Hayles, Phillips.

Goals: Hutchison 61.

Att: 20,440

Ref: G Laws (Tyne & Wear).