The Whites had to battle through a tough, physical encounter amid an atmosphere that went flat for a period, before a ferocious ending to the game and the usual Elland Road din. Central defender Joe Rodon said after the 2-1 victory: “Everyone has seen it this season, the atmosphere here when we're winning, it's rocking, it's incredible and they push us on to give that extra. I thought not just for us as players and staff, to give the fans that at the end was incredible. Hopefully we can put in another strong performance on Wednesday [against Norwich] and carry on this run."
Goals from Daniel James and Joel Piroe put the pair on 10 apiece for the season and cancelled out an early opener from Will Keane. Preston’s second-minute lead lasted just four more minutes before James headed in a pinpoint Junior Firpo cross to finish off a sweeping move from the hosts. The game remained locked at 1-1 until deep in stoppage time when, after a barrage of pressure, Preston eventually cracked and conceded a penalty for handball. Up stepped Piroe, on as a late substitute, to send Dai Cornell the wrong way and send Elland Road into raptures.
Daniel Farke’s men return to action at home on Wednesday night when they’ll attempt to make it five wins in a row in all competitions with a win over visitors Norwich City. The Canaries are riding a winning streak of three games themselves and are unbeaten in five in the FA Cup and Championship.
![Leeds United fans at Elland Road for the 2-1 win over Preston North End that made it four straight wins for Daniel Farke's men. Pic: Jonathan Gawthorpe](https://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOjFmOTAxZWJiLWQyZTQtNDZkMS05NmUwLWJlNTRlMDRlZWY1OTo2YTk1ZTY4OS1lNmRjLTQzYWYtODc1YS1hNDk0ZmYyODNmYmU=.jpg?crop=3:2&width=800)
1. Home win
Leeds United fans at Elland Road for the 2-1 win over Preston North End that made it four straight wins for Daniel Farke's men. Pic: Jonathan Gawthorpe Photo: Jonathan Gawthorpe
![Leeds United supporters were incensed by some of what they saw in the second half during a physical battle between their side and Preston North End. Pic: Jonathan Gawthorpe](https://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOmEwMTNhNzcyLThkNWItNGEyNC1iMzg5LWI5N2Q1OWE0OTc5NTpjMGZlOWFlNi1iYTRmLTQyZDktOWRmOS0wMmIwZjgwYzA4NjQ=.jpg?crop=3:2&width=800)
2. Physical battle
Leeds United supporters were incensed by some of what they saw in the second half during a physical battle between their side and Preston North End. Pic: Jonathan Gawthorpe Photo: Jonathan Gawthorpe
![Leeds United fans gave world darts champion Luke Humphries a warm welcome to Elland Road as he paraded his trophy at half-time. Pic: Jonathan Gawthorpe](https://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOjY0MWIzOTcxLTQ5YTctNGEyNi05MmRhLWQ4NzQyZjhmNmZkMjo3NGZiODk2Zi1lOGQ2LTQ5ZGQtOGY4My0wZTU1ZjI5MjRlYjk=.jpg?crop=3:2&width=800)
3. Special guest
Leeds United fans gave world darts champion Luke Humphries a warm welcome to Elland Road as he paraded his trophy at half-time. Pic: Jonathan Gawthorpe Photo: Jonathan Gawthorpe
![Leeds left it late to secure the win in front of 36,570 at Elland Road but brought the house down with a stoppage time penalty. Pic: Jonathan Gawthorpe](https://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOmQzMGFlMjdhLTg1M2YtNDIwZS1iYzRiLWQ3ZWFhMjZmMzBmOToyZjFlZDY5Yy0wMDhmLTRlMmQtYmUwYS0xZmNjZjE1NDJiZjA=.jpg?crop=3:2&width=800)
4. Hat's off
Leeds left it late to secure the win in front of 36,570 at Elland Road but brought the house down with a stoppage time penalty. Pic: Jonathan Gawthorpe Photo: Jonathan Gawthorpe
![Leeds United won their 12pm Sunday lunch-time kick-off contest with Preston North End 2-1 thanks to goals from Daniel James and Joel Piroe. Pic: Jonathan Gawthorpe](https://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOjlkYzc5MzMzLWI5NzEtNDRmOC04Y2I2LWQ2OWQxNjVkM2E1ZDpmODRlOTM4Ny1mODI3LTRlYTUtOGQyYS02M2I1MTkyZGQzODg=.jpg?crop=3:2&width=800)
5. Sunday best
Leeds United won their 12pm Sunday lunch-time kick-off contest with Preston North End 2-1 thanks to goals from Daniel James and Joel Piroe. Pic: Jonathan Gawthorpe Photo: Jonathan Gawthorpe
![Leeds United fans pictured during the Championship victory over Ryan Lowe's Preston North End. Pic: Jonathan Gawthorpe](https://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOjM3ZDMzNTI4LTNkMGYtNDVjNC1iNWUxLTYxMDA0Njg3NDJhZDpiOTc4ZTNmZS0zYTRhLTQ3NmYtOWEzNS02ZDA2ZTc0NWEyYjY=.jpg?crop=3:2&width=800)
6. United faithful
Leeds United fans pictured during the Championship victory over Ryan Lowe's Preston North End. Pic: Jonathan Gawthorpe Photo: Jonathan Gawthorpe