Result: Leeds 3-2 Crystal Palace

Result: Leeds 3-2 Crystal Palace

Leeds United overturned a half-time deficit to beat Crystal Palace 3-2 at Elland Road this afternoon.

The hosts went ahead after eight minutes when Ross McCormack headed in Charlie Taylor's cross.

Palace equalised four minutes later through Paddy McCarthy, before gaining the advantage when Sean Scannell slotted home.

Simon Grayson's side were on level terms with 20 minutes to go as Luciano Becchio nodded in McCormack's free kick.

McCormack sealed the win in the 85th minute when he turned in the box before firing past Julian Speroni.

The victory lifts Leeds into 12th, while the Eagles sit in eighth.

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