Leeds scored three first-half goals and survived a second-half fightback to secure their first away win since January against 10-man Crewe.
Crewe's Billy Jones saw red for dissent after being booked before Neil Kilkenny drilled in Leeds opener from 25 yards.
Luciano Becchio headed in and Robert Snodgrass ran clear to add a third as Leeds capitalised on their advantage.
Julian Baudet headed in from a corner and Tom Pope stooped to nod in for Crewe but Leeds held on for the win.
Crewe: Ruddy, Brayford, Lawrence, Baudet, Jones, Donaldson, Schumacher (Moore 38), Sigurdsson, Broomes, Pope, Grant (Woodards 26). Subs Not Used: Collis, O'Donnell, Miller.
Sent Off: Jones (17).
Booked: Jones.
Goals: Pope 60, 73.
Leeds: Ankergren, Douglas, Marques (Michalik 46), Naylor, Parker, Delph, Howson, Kilkenny (Johnson 75), Snodgrass, Becchio, Dickinson (Grella 70). Subs Not Used: Lucas, Hughes.
Booked: Naylor, Ankergren, Snodgrass.
Goals: Kilkenny 27, Becchio 30, Snodgrass 32.
Att: 7,138
Ref: Scott Mathieson (Cheshire).
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