Although all three of the aforementioned outfits pulled big crowds, they had varying fortunes on the pitch. Leeds were the happiest after a late Joel Piroe penalty sealed victory over Preston North End.
Middlesbrough endured a frustrating afternoon at the Riverside, being held to a 1-1 draw by a spirited Rotherham United.
Over in South Yorkshire, Sheffield Wednesday fell to a 2-1 defeat to Coventry City as Sky Blues captain Ben Sheaf bagged a brace.
Elsewhere in the second tier, Hull City returned to winning ways with a 1-0 win away at Sunderland. Fabio Carvalho struck the only goal of the game to relieve some of the pressure starting to mount on the Tigers.
Huddersfield Town picked up a point at Ewood Park, sharing the spoils in a 1-1 draw with Blackburn Rovers.
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Over in South Yorkshire, Sheffield Wednesday fell to a 2-1 defeat to Coventry City as Sky Blues captain Ben Sheaf bagged a brace.