Leeds extended their winless run to seven games as Nottingham Forest prevailed 1-0 at the City Ground.
Brennan Johnson's 14th minute volley won it for the hosts, whose victory leaves Leeds above the relegation zone only on goal difference.
Pascal Struijk could only glance clear Morgan Gibbs-White's free-kick delivery to Brennan Johnson, who unleashed a fierce low volley into the bottom corner from outside the penalty area.
