Crystal Palace U23s 1-3 Leeds United U23s RECAP - Goals for Crysencio Summerville, Liam McCarron and Sean McGurk as Whites win

Leeds United Under 23s are in Premier League 2 top flight action tonight with their season opener at Crystal Palace.
BACK AGAIN - Leeds United youngster Joe Gelhardt has recovered from injury to start for the 23s tonight at Crystal Palace Pic: GettyBACK AGAIN - Leeds United youngster Joe Gelhardt has recovered from injury to start for the 23s tonight at Crystal Palace Pic: Getty
BACK AGAIN - Leeds United youngster Joe Gelhardt has recovered from injury to start for the 23s tonight at Crystal Palace Pic: Getty

Mark Jackson's side face off against their fellow new boys, having won the title last season at a canter and you can follow it with our live blog, below.

Crystal Palace v Leeds United U23s LIVE

Key Events

  • Adam Forshaw get 60 minutes of action
  • Joe Gelhardt returns from injury
  • Leeds make PL2 top flight debut in style

94 - Gelhardt tries to beat every human in his way, instead of thrashing the ball into the net as he’s found in the area. The tiptoeing is nice but it does not bring a goal. A good break from Leeds and they tried to walk it in.

McCarron limps off. We’re into the 97th minute here as Kenneh bangs heads with a Palace player. Come along now referee.

McCarron limps back on.

Full-time, Palace 1-3 Leeds

That’s it. It’s all over. Leeds United win their Premier League 2 opener at Crystal Palace. A good performance, a professional one against a side down to 10 men on 20 minutes.

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