Manor Solomon’s goal proved decisive as Leeds United moved closer to a return to the Premier League with a crucial victory at Oxford United to keep Daniel Farke’s side top of the table.
Solomon scored the game’s only goal on 33 minutes to earn Leeds a third successive victory and means they need just five points from their remaining three fixtures to clinch promotion.
Leeds remain ahead of Burnley at the Championship summit on goal difference with promotion rivals Sheffield United five points further back.
Opponents Oxford missed the chance to all but secure safety and they remain five points clear of the relegation zone.