Crewe Alexandra 0-0 Leeds United U21 (2-1 on pens) highlights: Youngsters knocked out of Papa John's Trophy
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Leeds’ youngsters are on the cusp of making it through to the knockout stage of the EFL Trophy for the first time as a junior outfit tonight. They face Crewe Alexandra in their final Northern Section Group B fixture knowing victory will guarantee progression.
The young Whites are expected to name a strong XI for the trip to the Alexandra Stadium, featuring several members who travelled – and featured – in the senior team’s stunning 2-1 win over Liverpool last weekend.
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Hide AdLeeds have, thus far, won one and lost one in the Papa John’s Trophy this season, beating Tranmere Rovers 5-3 at Prenton Park, before falling to a 3-0 defeat against an experienced Bolton Wanderers side.
League Two outfit Crewe are on an eight-game winless run in all competitions and currently sit in the bottom of half of English football’s fourth tier.
Team news, match analysis, live updates, post-match ratings and reaction here throughout the evening. Kick-off at 7pm.
Crewe Alexandra 0-0 Leeds United U21 (2-1 on pens) highlights: Youngsters knocked out of Papa John’s Trophy
Early exchanges
5' Drameh with an early cross into the area which Crewe clear. Leeds enjoying lots of the ball. Crewe going with Sambou as their lone frontman.
Kick-off time
We’ll be underway at 7:15pm this evening. Leeds coach was delayed by traffic on the way in, but they’re here now, undergoing their warm-ups.
Chance to progress
Leeds starting two full internationals, an England U21 defender, England U20 forward, two England U19s, a Norway U21 defender and a former Spain U21 international. That should be enough to secure a place in the knockouts, you’d think.
Reminder
Sam Greenwood is suspended for tonight’s Papa John’s fixture after his red card vs Tranmere Rovers.
Crewe Alexandra team news
XI: Richards (GK), Mellor, Sass-Davies, Adebisi, Griffiths, Leshabela, Finney, Brook, Sambou, Finney, Holicek
Subs: Okonkwo, Thomas, King, Uwakwe, Agyei, Billington, Lunt