Leeds edge towards Premier League safety with 3-0 win over Wolves

James Justin, Noah Okafor and Dominic Calvert-Lewin were the goalscorers.

Leeds took another big step towards Premier League safety with a 3-0 win against all-but relegated Wolves at Elland Road.

Quickfire first-half goals from James Justin and Noah Okafor put Leeds in control and Dominic Calvert-Lewin’s stoppage-time penalty sealed  back-to-back league wins for the first time this season.

Daniel Farke’s side moved six points clear of the bottom three after Monday night’s 2-1 win at Manchester United and their ninth league win of the season lifted them further clear of the bottom three.

Rock-bottom Wolves began the day 15 points adrift of safety and their relegation could be confirmed this weekend if other results go against them.

Calvert-Lewin’s cutback rolled tantalisingly across the face of goal and the early signs were that Leeds had no hangover from Monday night’s 2-1 win at Manchester United.

Two goals in as many minutes dispelled that notion completely.

The opener came courtesy of Justin’s brilliant overhead kick in the 18th minute after Ethan Ampadu’s effort had been well blocked by Bentley following a corner.

Wolves served warning they were not ready to lie down when Ladislav Krejci’s back header was cleared from under the posts by Calvert-Lewin before half-time.

There was no repeat of the first-half explosives at the start of the second period, with Leeds happy to contain a Wolves side that did not appear to carry a threat in the final third.

Wolves spurned another chance when substitute Rodrigo Gomes fired off target before Aaronson was booked for an off-the-ball shove on Krejci, which resulted in the Czech defender being forced off injured.

Following another delay as fourth official Lewis Smith replaced one of the assistant referees due to injury, Wolves striker Adam Armstrong’s effort was ruled out for offside.