Leeds threatened from the outset and the Whites finally went ahead in the 58th minute as Georginio Rutter tapped home from close range after a brilliant Sam Byram header from a Dan James corner had been saved.
More chances then came United’s way but Daniel Farke’s side were then saved by an outstanding save from keeper Illan Meslier to keep out a Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall header with 95 minutes on the clock.
Leicester could have gone 17 points clear of third-placed Leeds with a victory but the Whites instead cut the gap to 11 points as they also moved to within six points of second-placed Ipswich Town in the automatic promotion spots.
Graham Smyth, the YEP’s chief football writer, hands out the scores from a brilliant night for Farke’s side at the King Power.
![7 - Didn't have a huge amount to do for the vast majority, some of his kicking was a little wayward but pulled out a wondersave in stoppage time.](https://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOjVmZGVlMzQ1LTc5OWMtNDIwNS05YzMzLTAzYWU3NTMyYTJlZTowNmJiNTg3NS1hMjQwLTRkM2MtOTY4Ny0yMjBjNGMyZDY0ZWM=.jpg?crop=3:2&width=800)
1. Illan Meslier
7 - Didn't have a huge amount to do for the vast majority, some of his kicking was a little wayward but pulled out a wondersave in stoppage time. Photo: Nick Potts
![8 - So composed. When Leeds were under the cosh his choice of pass helped them break. Dealt well with pressure from a very good winger.](https://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOjliYmY2MWY4LTRjZmQtNDVjMi04M2RkLWU0Y2EzNTIzYzE3Zjo4MGQwMzFkZC1hYWM2LTQ5ZmEtYjg3Ni1lZmU0ZjcxNjQ5ZGU=.jpg?crop=3:2&width=800)
2. Archie Gray
8 - So composed. When Leeds were under the cosh his choice of pass helped them break. Dealt well with pressure from a very good winger. Photo: Nick Potts
![9 - Played on the front foot, jumped up to win the ball at the right time and passed it well. Seemed to be everywhere. Pocketed Vardy too.](https://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOjdhZDUyZDE0LTEwMjktNGJjMC1hODIyLTE3NGI3Y2MyOWY5NTozNWZhNmU4Yi0yYTA2LTRmMTMtYmQ3Yi0zZDRmNDY3OGZjNzE=.jpg?crop=3:2&width=800)
3. Pascal Struijk
9 - Played on the front foot, jumped up to win the ball at the right time and passed it well. Seemed to be everywhere. Pocketed Vardy too. Photo: George Wood
![9 - Aggressive and solid. Blocked shots, got up to win headers, used the ball well and carried it smartly at times.](https://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOjMxZjljZmI5LWViYjUtNGUwMy1hN2I4LWE2MDVkZDI3MTkwNjo4NzgzZDU1NC1lNGRiLTQyMWEtYTdkZS0zMDMzZDA0OGQwNDE=.jpg?crop=3:2&width=800)
4. Joe Rodon
9 - Aggressive and solid. Blocked shots, got up to win headers, used the ball well and carried it smartly at times. Photo: Michael Regan
![6 - A stinker of a first half in which he came under huge pressure but he recovered really well, aided by Summerville. Some clever defending in the second half.](https://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOjUyYzZiNWI4LTI4OTItNGNhNC05NmI4LTA0YTk4NTZiOGM0MTo5Njg4ZDQ2Ny01ODdmLTRjZTItOTE3MC00MjIxNmE1YWRlYjk=.jpg?crop=3:2&width=800)
5. Sam Byram
6 - A stinker of a first half in which he came under huge pressure but he recovered really well, aided by Summerville. Some clever defending in the second half. Photo: Michael Regan
![9 - Gave the Leicester attackers and midfield a horrible time of it. Got about the pitch. Clamped down on Dewsbury-Hall.](https://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOmYzOWM3YjY5LWQzMzMtNGQ1Ny1hODFkLTRmYjdhZmU5MGFmMzpmYTU0NzdlZC1lYzRkLTQ1N2MtOTgwMi1mODVkMDQ1Mzk0MGI=.jpg?crop=3:2&width=800)
6. Ethan Ampadu
9 - Gave the Leicester attackers and midfield a horrible time of it. Got about the pitch. Clamped down on Dewsbury-Hall. Photo: Michael Regan