Neil Redfearn's first 45 minutes as permanent Leeds United boss have resulted in a 0-0 half-time draw with Cardiff City.

Steve Morison went close for Redfearn's side when he connected with Stephen Warnock's cross, but the ex-Reading striker's header flew just wide after 20 minutes.

Adam le Fondre spurned a good opening two minutes later when he headed wide at the back post after a good delivery from Peter Whittingham.

Souleymane Doukara fired in an effort for Leeds on the half-hour mark but his strike was comfortably held by David Marshall.

Le Fondre was again culpable of another miss with his head towards the end of the half when he glanced Whittingham's cross wide of the post.