Dani van den Heuvel: Made some important saves early in the first half and latched himself onto any ball that came his way, high or low. Couldn't have done much about their goal. 8
James Debayo: Got the assist for the second goal, did really well to control the right-hand side and link up with Allen. 7
Connor Ferguson: Played well down the left, didn't push too far up past the halfway line and did well to soldier on after an awkward landing early in the second half. 6
Jeremiah Mullen: Bagged his first of the season with a nice flick past McCarthy, looked very solid at the back and absorbed pressure perfectly. Played his part in stopping Ballard. 8
Kris Moore: Fantastic defensive performance, made some vital blocks in key moments. Was always the first to head the ball away from corners and shut down Ballard. 9
READ MORE: Gracia sidestepped Marsch's Leeds United pitfall and read the room after hectic 15-minute warning
Morten Spencer: Was the heart of the midfield, received an early yellow card but did well to keep his head and never dived in recklessly again. Nice passing also. 7
Charlie Allen: Showed off his pace down the right-hand touchline, put in some dangerous crosses in both halves. Always looked a threat on the counter-attack. 7
Darko Gyabi: Put himself about really well, was more often than not the winner of many 50/50 tackles. Picked up a yellow card for a pretty brutal challenge but nonetheless a good showing. 7
Mateo Joseph: Made his mark after just three minutes, was a constant threat and should've had a second or third with the chances he had. Unfortunate not to find another but a great performance. 8
Sonny Perkins: Got into some good areas but couldn't finish his chances. Made an impact getting back towards his own goal, picking up the ball as well. Deserved to get a goal. 7
Joe Snowdon: Flawlessly ran the game for the first 25 minutes, vision was fantastic throughout. Set up Joseph's opening goal and was unfortunate to come off so early in the second half. 8
Luca Thomas (On for Snowden, 52'): Had a chance for Leeds' third, did well to control it but hit the side-netting. Was unlucky his flick didn't find a third for Leeds after a goal line clearance. 7
Charlie Crew (On for Joseph, 63'): Made some good passes through on goal but chances weren't finished. 6
Cian Coleman (On for Gyabi, 63'): Carried the ball well in the Southampton half, was booked for quite a silly foul. 6
Connor Douglas (On for Perkins, 84'): Didn't have much impact after coming on late. N/A
Subs not used: Harry Christy.
READ NEXT:
Leeds United line-ups vs Southampton as Jack Harrison is axed amid double injury return
Ex-Premier League star predicts 'huge' Leeds United win over Southampton
Javi Gracia lifts lid on hectic week in first press conference as Leeds United's new head coach
Javi Gracia's contract admission that strikes perfect Leeds United tone
