Leeds United Under-23s 2-2 West Ham - as it happened: Whites earn battling point against Hammers at Thorp Arch
Mark Jackson's outfit will welcome West Ham United to Thorp Arch for an academy clash this afternoon at the club's training ground.
United fielded a young side made up of mostly Under-18s in midweek for a Premier League Cup outing with Wigan Athletic.
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Hide AdLeeds, though, are set to welcome back a number of their development regulars from international duty against the Hammers.
Kick-off takes place at 1pm and you can follow every kick LIVE below on the Yorkshire Evening Post's matchday blog...
Leeds United v West Ham - 23s LIVE BLOG
Key Events
- Leeds U23s host West Ham at Thorp Arch
- Whites return to Premier League 2 action
- United searching for first home win of the season
- Kick-off is at 1pm - updates throughout below
- RESULT: Leeds United 2-2 West Ham
Hammers free-kick
6. West Ham edging possession so far, you’d say. Leeds try to but a quick attack together as Greenwood tries to find Miller but the winger gives away a free-kick.
WEST HAM CHANCE
7. Hammers putting on a put of pressure. Okoflex gets into the area and shoots low but it’s dragged wide of the post, just.
West Ham penalty claim
8. A corner ball is whipped in. There’s a challenge and Cresswell pushed the Hammers skipper, Alese, to the ground. The visitors are screaming for a penalty but it’s waved away.
Leeds pressure
11. A first bit of sustained pressure from Leeds. West Ham had a good chance before through Chesters who set off on a mazy run but he opted to pass rather than shoot. Gelhardt responds by getting into the box before Bate shoots over the bar under pressure.
Hammers player down
13. Halt in play with a visiting players down on the floor. He needs treatment. Both sides take on some water in the stoppage.
Leeds free-kick
15. Great work from Sam Greenwood. He turns and drives at the Hammers defence. He’s eventually brought down about 25-yards from goal. This is his distance...
Free-kick into the wall
17. After all that build up... Greenwood fires his free-kick into the wall. Drameh tries to keep it in play on the right but his touch it heavy. A good battle, this. Not much at all between the teams.
WEST HAM CHANCE
19. Huge chance for West Ham to take the lead - they should. Corner drops to Swyer in the box but he drills it wide from the penalty spot. Klaesson forced into a good save just before.
Leeds attack, offside
22. A good attack from Leeds. Greenwood works a shooting opportunity from outside the box. The effort is blocked by a Hammers defender and falls into the path of Dean. He shoots himself but is flagged offside.
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