Half-Time Report: Steve Morison fires Leeds United in front

Steve Morison's first goal of the season has given Leeds United a 1-0 lead against Charlton Athletic at The Valley this afternoon.

An early chance came Rodolph Austin's way when he latched on to a loose ball, but the recalled midfielder's strike flew wide inside the first two minutes.

Igor Vetokele went close for the Addicks when he headed just wide under pressure from Charlie Taylor.

It was a fairly timid opening for both sides, and Austin struck a 25-yard free kick at the wall before Luke Murphy volleyed over before the half-hour mark.

Murphy then found the target from range, but Charlton keeper Stephen Henderson was equal to the effort.

Leeds continued to press for the opener and Sharp was unfortunate to see his header go over the bar after a good cross from Sam Byram.

Sharp then missed from the penalty spot when he struck the post from 12 yards after Byram had been fouled inside the area.

However, Morison claimed the opener shortly after to give the visitors the lead at the break.