Leeds United v Liverpool: Under 23s RECAP: Whites claim huge PL2 victory at Elland Road

Leeds United's Under-23s host Liverpool in the Premier League 2 this evening at Elland Road - follow all the latest below.
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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

5. Free kick for Leeds after Gordon brings down Miller on the left wing. Summerville gets a decent shot off but Pitaluga punches it clear.

Early chance for Leeds!

1. Summerville claims a mishit pass, turns past Williams but his shot is saved by Pitaluga.

It’s Liverpool who get the game underway...

The teams are out for kick-off

Great turn-out at Elland Road tonight, with everyone in full voice for Marching on Together.

Captain Charlie Cresswell returns to the starting line-up after recovering from a shoulder injury

Leeds are out to warm up at Elland Road

Leeds are out to warm up at Elland Road Leeds are out to warm up at Elland Road
Leeds are out to warm up at Elland Road

And the visitors' squad this evening...

Leeds United Under 23s subs v Liverpool: van den Heuvel, Allen, Coleman, McGurk, Joseph.

Leeds United Under 23s v Liverpool: Klaesson, Moore, Sutcliffe, Kenneh, Cresswell, Mullen, Summerville, Jenkins, Dean, Gray, Miller.

Hello and welcome to tonight’s live blog from Elland Road, where Leeds United host Liverpool in the Premier League 2.

You can find all the build-up, in-match updates and post-match reaction right here.

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