Jermaine Beckford's classy double saw 10-man Leeds beat Swindon in a fiery clash at the County Ground.

Defender Alan Sheehan was sent off for a foul on Jon-Paul McGovern after just eight minutes in a match that eventually saw seven bookings.

But Beckford put the visitors ahead after 21 minutes with a drilled shot before Simon Cox levelled for Swindon.

Neil Kilkenny's 30-yard free-kick put Leeds back in front after half-time then Beckford made sure of victory.

Swindon: Phil Smith, Jack Smith, Ifil, Aljofree, Amankwaah, McGovern (Marshall 64), Easton (Timlin 69), Nalis, McNamee, Paynter, Cox.
Subs Not Used: Scott, Morrison, Peacock.

Booked: Nalis, Marshall, Timlin.

Goals: Cox 45.

Leeds: Lucas, Richardson, Marques, Telfer, Sheehan, Kilkenny (Prutton 58), Douglas, Delph, Hughes, Beckford (Snodgrass 85), Becchio (Howson 58).
Subs Not Used: Martin, Robinson.

Sent Off: Sheehan (9).

Booked: Marques, Kilkenny, Beckford, Delph.

Goals: Beckford 22, Kilkenny 50, Beckford 84.

Att: 13,001

Ref: Darren Deadman (Cambridgeshire).