Aston Villa vs West Brom LIVE: Dwight Gayle sent off as Villa take edge in Championship play-off semi-final
Follow all the latest from the crucial meeting at Villa Park
West Brom were beaten by Aston Villa in a massive West Midlands derby in the first leg of their Championship play-off semi-final.
The Baggies went in front when Dwight Gayle reacted quickly to a mistake in the Villa defence and slotted the ball home.
But Gayle was later sent off after Villa had hit back with two quickfire goals, with Tammy Abraham's penalty earning a 2-1 win.
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DERBY 0-1 LEEDS
80: If Derby were frustrated before they'll be fuming now.
Can they keep their head and force an opening?
SUBSTITUTION! DERBY 0-1 LEEDS
SAVE!
81: Smart save from Roos denies Shackleton as Leeds push to seal the win!
Substitution for the visitors, too, as Roofe is replaced by Leeds young player of the year Clarke.
SUBSTITUTION! DERBY 0-1 LEEDS
86: With a few minutes to go, Lawrence is replaced by Huddlestone for Derby.
Is that a sign they're sitting on the 1-0 defeat?
DERBY 0-1 LEEDS
87: Furious!
Tomori is absolutely fuming! Seems to be indicating Klich headbutted him!
Replays show he did too!
Should be a red but Craig Pawson hasn't seen it.
DERBY 0-1 LEEDS
90: Can Derby find the equaliser they've been hunting before time runs out?
Five minutes added time announced at Pride Park to a roar from the home fans.
DERBY 0-1 LEEDS
90+4: Derby press forward and fire the ball into the box.
A game of head tennis ensues but they can't fashion an opening!
DERBY 0-1 LEEDS
90+5: Leeds clear their lines and get the ball to the other end of the pitch.
They then hold the ball up well by the corner flag.
Almost time.
FULL TIME: DERBY 0-1 LEEDS
Fair result on reflection.
Leeds dominated possession throughout but couldn't fashion any real clear-cut chances in a scrappy match.
That was until Roofe was set up on a plate by a beautiful cross from Harrison and Roofe did the rest with a calm finish past Roos.
There was controversy as Derby pushed for an equaliser late in the game when a penalty was overturned by referee Craig Pawson.
Harrison and Bogle tangled in the box and a penalty was initially given but after Pawson consulted with his assistant they believed there was fouling on both sides and overturned the original decision.
Throw in a missed headbutt by Klich which should have been a red card and you had a lively end to the game!
In the end, it's Leeds who seal their third win over Derby of the season and take the advantage into their home leg on Wednesday.
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