Blackburn Rovers vs Leeds United - U23s recap: Whites travel to Lancashire FA in Premier League 2

By Joe Urquhart

Published 24th Jan 2022, 17:10 BST

Updated 24th Jan 2022, 21:52 BST

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Leeds United travel to take on Blackburn Rovers in Premier League 2 action at the Lancashire FA - follow the YEP live matchday blog below.

Mark Jackson's side earned an important win over Derby County last time out in league action.

Leeds are looking to make it two wins in a row against bottom side Blackburn tonight and ease any relegation fears.

Follow all the latest updates below...

Blackburn Rovers vs Leeds United - U23s live

Key Events

Leeds U23s travel to face Blackburn
PL2 clash takes place at Lancashire FA
Whites are 12th one spot above the drop zone
Rovers sit bottom in 14th, four points behind Leeds
Kick-off is at 7pm
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Blackburn Rovers 4-0 Leeds United

Mon, 24 Jan, 2022, 20:26 BST

Leeds chance

68. Unbelievable save from Stergiakis for Blackburn. Bate opens up Rovers, Miller shoots with a deflection and it’s tipped onto the bar.

Mon, 24 Jan, 2022, 20:26 BST

Blackburn attack

69. Low ball into the area from the right as Rovers get behind Leeds. Kenneh with a vital clearance inside the six-yard box.

Mon, 24 Jan, 2022, 20:27 BST

Leeds sub

71. McGurk on, Miller off. Dean has just fired a free-kick over the bar from distance.

Mon, 24 Jan, 2022, 20:30 BST

Leeds chance

74. Jenkins steals the ball in the Rovers half. Dean is free and has a chance to shoot on goal from the edge of the box. His effort flies just past the far post.

Mon, 24 Jan, 2022, 20:31 BST

Blackburn sub

75. Brennan on, McBride off.

Mon, 24 Jan, 2022, 20:34 BST

Leeds attack

77. Leeds enjoying the majority of the ball with Rovers stepping off. Jenkins has just dragged a low shot wide from the edge of the area.

Mon, 24 Jan, 2022, 20:37 BST

Leeds sub

79. A debut for Mateo Joseph. He replaces Max Dean.

Mon, 24 Jan, 2022, 20:39 BST

Leeds chance

83. McGurk shoots low from just outside the area, Rovers save well.

Mon, 24 Jan, 2022, 20:40 BST

Rovers attack

84. Chapman drags a shot wide of the Leeds goal from inside the box.

Mon, 24 Jan, 2022, 20:44 BST

Rovers attack

87. Phillips goes on a mazy run into the Leeds half. He gets all the way into the box before his feet betray him. Great run.

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