Leeds United v Liverpool: Under 23s RECAP: Whites claim huge PL2 victory at Elland Road
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Mark Jackson's side host Liverpool for their 19th Premier League 2 Division 1 clash of the season this evening.
With a win, United could pull clear of the drop zone tonight by leapfrogging Chelsea who, one point ahead, don't play a league game until next Friday.
The Yorkshire Evening Post matchday blog will bring you all the pre-match build-up, in-game updates and post-match reaction.
Kick-off at Elland Road is at 7pm.
U23s Live - Leeds United v Liverpool
Key Events
- Leeds host Liverpool in PL2 action
- Whites sit in the drop zone, trailing safety and 12th-placed Chelsea by one point
- Liverpool are six points clear of relegation in 10th place
1-0 GOAL for Leeds
28. Mullen sends Summerville running with a long ball. The winger dances his way into the box and shoots. Pitaluga parries but Jenkins is there to tuck home the spoils.
Chance for Liverpool
24. Jenkins slips and allows Morton into the box. He’s one on one with Klaesson but his strike is wide of the post.
Chance for Leeds
23. Leeds break via Summerville after a Liverpool corner is blocked at the near post. With him are Gray and Dean, whose deflected shot loops onto the top of the net. Linesman gives a goal kick.
Free kick for Liverpool on the edge of the area
20. Kenneh brings down Morton as he advances on the box.
19 minutes played. Liverpool coming into the game nicely, passing the ball around in Leeds’ half, but the visitors are yet to create a chance.
11. Clarkson smacks the turf in pain after Summerville clips him while charging forward on the break. The midfielder limps on.
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