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
Expected XI
Here’s how we expect Leeds United to line-up this evening...
XI: Klaesson, Drameh, Moore, Hjelde, Firpo, Gyabi, McCalmont, Perkins, Gnonto, Gelhardt, Joseph
Current standings
1. Bolton Wanderers (Q)
2. Tranmere Rovers
3. Leeds United U21*
4. Crewe Alexandra*
*one fixture remaining
Permutations
If Leeds win in 90 minutes they will qualify for the knockout round
If Leeds draw in 90 minutes and win on penalties they will qualify for the knockout round
If Leeds draw in 90 minutes and lose on penalties they will not qualify for the knockout round
If Leeds lose in 90 minutes they will not qualify for the knockout round
Showtime
Welcome to Gresty Road, or the Alexandra Stadium, or the Mornflake Stadium - the home of Crewe Alexandra.
The Railwaymen are on an eight-game winless run, sound familiar? While Leeds put an end to their own eight-match stretch without a win in sensational fashion last weekend, the Under-21s are looking to extend Crewe’s own miserable form.
Leeds can qualify for the next round of the Papa John’s Trophy tonight, too.