Sunderland U21 0-1 Leeds United U21 highlights: Willy Gnonto goal enough to maintain unbeaten run
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Leeds United’s Under-21s remain unbeaten in all competitions this season having gone seven matches without defeat.
The youngsters have won six and drawn one, taking 16 points from their opening six league games in PL2 Division 2.
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Hide AdThis evening’s contest pits the young Whites against Sunderland at the Stadium of Light where Leeds faced the Black Cats in the Premier League Cup last season.
United are still without central defender Leo Hjelde, who underwent surgery on his appendix, while the likes of Crysencio Summerville and Joe Gelhardt who both made appearances at Selhurst Park for the first-team on Sunday are both unlikely to be involved.
Team news, build-up, analysis and minute-by-minute coverage here throughout the evening.
Kick-off is at 7pm.
Sunderland U21 0-1 Leeds United U21 highlights: Willy Gnonto goal enough to maintain unbeaten run
Teams arriving
Team buses have parked up. Leeds have filed off the coach, into the dressing rooms and out to inspect the pitch.
TV info
No live-stream this evening due to the Premier League tie between Nottingham Forest and Aston Villa.
We’ll have live text updates of all the action from the Stadium of Light, however. You’re in the right place.
Current Standings
PL2 Div 2
1. Leeds United
2. Norwich City
3. Middlesbrough
4. Southampton
5. West Bromwich Albion
6. Newcastle United
7. Aston Villa
8. Stoke City
9. Sunderland
10. Nottingham Forest
11. Derby County
Goals, Goals, Goals
Not to put a hex on Leeds’ youngsters, but they certainly know how to find the back of the net this season.
29 goals they’ve managed to score in seven outings - an average of just over four per game.
Mateo Joseph (9) and Sonny Perkins (8) currently lead the goalscoring standings with their exploits in all competitions.
Perkins is looking to make it 11 games on the spin for club and country that he’s found the back of the net tonight.
Welcome to the Stadium of Light
Fresh from the drive to and from Crystal Palace, we’re at the Stadium of Light this evening in the great red-and-white north as Leeds United’s Under-21s take on Sunderland this evening.
Team news, match coverage and all the exciting stuff to help you forget about Selhurst Park here. Kick-off at 7pm.
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