Here's how The Lancashire Telegraph scored the players' performances, with a six representing par for the course.
Leopold Walhstedt - 7
Pulled off a great save to deny Gnonto just before Leeds got their second. Handling and distribution was solid.
James Hill - 6
The first time he has looked like a centre-back asked to do a job at right-back when going forward. Defended Summerville well in the main.
Hayden Carter - 7
Caught playing out of the back by Rutter, who should've scored. Made some important interceptions.
Scott Wharton - 7
Started the game really well. Handled the physicality of Rutter and distribution was solid.
Harry Pickering - 7
A few short passes down the line. Not much space in the midfield to come inside and influence proceedings.
Sondre Tronstad - 8
Rovers' best player on the day. Covered every inch of grass, won tackles, made blocks and interceptions. Great performance.
Adam Wharton - 7
Close to an eight but faded a little in the second half. Quality on the ball in the first half was evident.
Sam Szmodics - 7
Worked hard but didn't get a sight of goal. Played the second half down the middle so was often the runner rather than the creator.
Andrew Moran - 7
Tried to make things happen and wasn't afraid to come deep to receive the ball. End product was lacking.
Callum Brittain - 5
Another ineffective afternoon in a more advanced role. Started on the left wing again, which doesn't suit him, but still wasn't in the game after the break.
Harry Leonard - 5
A learning curve for the young striker who struggled against two senior centre-backs. Usually holds the ball so well but couldn't get himself into the game. Taken off at half-time.
Substitutes:
Arnor Sigurdsson (Leonard, 45') - 7
Added a bit more spark in the final third after coming on. Could've scored with a header at 2-0.
Niall Ennis (Hill, 80') - N/A
On for the last 10 with Rovers up against it.
Jake Garrett (A.Wharton, 80') - N/A
On to provide fresh legs in midfield. Went down in the box but the referee waved away the appeals.
Dilan Markanday (Moran, 84') - N/A
Late change on the wing.
Unused substitutes: Hilton, Gamble, Atcheson, Bloxham, Telalovic
Referee: Robert Madley
Attendance: 20,963
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