Here's how The Lancashire Telegraph scored the players' performances, with a six representing par for the course.
Aynsley Pears - 9
Handled everything thrown his way really well. Made the big saves when they were needed and certainly played his role in running the clock down.
Callum Brittain - 8
Stood up to the threat of Summerville down that side. Got into some decent positions and helped Rovers get out from the back.
Hayden Carter - 8
Reacted well to an early booking on his first start since January. Defended the box so well.
Dom Hyam - 9
Big reaction to Wednesday night's disappointment. Back to his best both in the middle and on the left side.
Scott Wharton - 7
Fair play to him for soldiering on for the first 45 minutes after a back injury 60 hours ago. Only lasted the first half but did his job.
Harry Pickering - 8
Stood up to the challenge faced by Willy Gnonto with a solid performance.
Sondre Tronstad - 8
Battled hard in midfield and was one of the calmer players on the ball.
Joe Rankin-Costello - 8
Ran his heart out in the middle. Challenges and blocks all over the place. A big effort after Wednesday night.
Sam Szmodics - 9
How cool can you be? The silence in Elland Road was deafening when he hit the back of the net. 30 for the season.
Tyrhys Dolan - 8
Brilliant composure to pick out Szmodics for the winner. He produced the goods when needed.
Sam Gallagher - 8
Battled really hard up front and proved to be a useful out ball. He can be a real nuisance for defenders.
Substitutes:
Kyle McFadzean (Wharton, 45') - 8
A much better display, tasked to defend deep and protect the 18-yard box.
Ben Chrisene (Dolan, 83') - N/A
A late change to shore things up after Rovers went ahead.
Semir Telalovic (Szmodics, 90')
Subbed on in the final few minutes.
Unused substitutes: Wahlstedt, Koumetio, Garrett, Buckley, Markanday, Gilsenan.
Referee: James Bell
Attendance: 36,518
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