Leeds ended a four-match losing streak and damaged Chelsea’s title hopes.
Chelsea slipped to fourth place, sitting nine points behind leaders Arsenal after a flat showing at Elland Road.
Daniel Farke faced pressure, yet his players controlled the first half and scored twice through Jaka Bijol and Ao Tanaka, who both celebrated their first Premier League goals.
Chelsea pushed forward after the restart, and substitute Pedro Neto reduced the deficit in the 50th minute.
Enzo Maresca’s side then suffered another setback when they conceded a third goal in the 72nd minute after a major defensive error.
Tosin Adarabioyo misplayed a pass, allowing Dominic Calvert-Lewin a simple finish that restored Leeds’ two-goal lead and secured only their second win in nine matches.
The victory lifted Leeds out of the relegation zone and ended a three-year wait for a win over a team placed higher than 13th.
Farke gained crucial relief as fans had grown increasingly frustrated during the team’s poor run.
Leeds Build Advantage Before the Break
Leeds launched the match with high intensity and created four chances in the opening five minutes.
Bijol, signed from Udinese, headed in Anton Stach’s corner after six minutes to give Leeds the lead.
Chelsea struggled, producing only one tame effort on target when Liam Delap poked a shot at the keeper in the 38th minute.
Leeds doubled their advantage two minutes before the break when Enzo Fernandez lost the ball near his own box.
Jayden Bogle reacted quickly and set up Tanaka, who drove a powerful, swirling strike into the net.
Maresca introduced Neto and Malo Gusto at half-time, replacing Benoit Badiashile and Estevao Willian, who avoided a red card for kicking Gabriel Gudmundsson.
Lukas Nmecha and Calvert-Lewin both threatened before Neto volleyed in Jamie Gittens’ cross at the far post.
Defensive Error Seals Chelsea’s Defeat
Chelsea brought on Cole Palmer and Alejandro Garnacho to reignite their attack.
Palmer nearly scored in the 69th minute after linking with Garnacho, but he dragged his shot wide.
Three minutes later, Adarabioyo delivered a weak pass toward Robert Sanchez, enabling Noah Okafor to intercept.
Okafor squared the ball to Calvert-Lewin, who tapped in for his second goal in two games.
Chelsea dropped behind Aston Villa into fourth place, while Leeds climbed to 17th, three points above West Ham.
