Leeds United 2-1 Blackburn Rovers

Kyle Bartley has not scored a goal since 7 December 2013

Kyle Bartley scored his first goal for Leeds to hand them their first home win since the middle of April.

The on-loan Swansea defender headed home a free-kick to deny bottom-placed Blackburn their second successive draw.

Substitute Chris Wood had put Leeds ahead when he tapped home Hadi Sacko's right-wing cross from close range.

But Marvin Emnes equalised from the edge of the area with his first Rovers goal after good work by Ben Marshall and Craig Conway down the left.

There was little hint of the excitement to come during a first half which was only notable for a long injury stoppage after a clash between Leeds goalkeeper Rob Green and Blackburn's Sam Gallagher.

Wood changed all that only five minutes after coming on when he gave Leeds the lead with his fourth goal of the season.

Blackburn, rooted to the bottom of the Championship table and without a win, equalised thanks to a spectacular finish from deadline-day signing Emnes.

But poor marking allowed Bartley to snatch the winner and earn Leeds their first home victory in five games.

Leeds United manager Garry Monk: "We've had a frustrating few games here at Elland Road where we've been disappointed. The character tonight was excellent, that's what stood out for me.

"As well as other things. Some good quality football, good style, the way we've played. Even without the ball I thought we were excellent.

"But the character shone through, that sheer will to win. It was right there to the very end."

Blackburn Rovers manager Owen Coyle: "I'm keeping very calm because I witnessed the same performance you did at 1-0.

"We picked ourselves up, scored a wonderful goal and had two fantastic chances to get in front and win the game.

"Rob Green has made two unbelievable saves at that point. Whether he should have been on the pitch, I think that's a big debate.

"If that's not endangering an opponent when I've got Sam Gallagher in my dressing room with stitches in his head, then I don't know what is."