Leeds United Under-23s recap: Whites edge out Derby County at Loughborough University
Mark Jackson's development outfit return to action this evening with a trip to face the Rams.
The Whites have defeated Crystal Palace and lost to Tottenham Hotspur so far this season as they adjust to playing in the top flight of England's academy pyramid.
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Hide AdThe loss to Spurs came on Monday afternoon at Thorp Arch with Leeds having a quick turnaround to put things right tonight.
Kick-off against Derby is at 7pm and we'll have live updates throughout the evening below on our matchday blog...
Leeds United Under-23s v Derby County - LIVE BLOG
Key Events
- Leeds United’s Under-23s travel to Derby
- Whites take on the Rams in Loughborough
- United fell to defeat to Spurs on Monday
- U23s FINAL SCORE: Derby County 2-3 Leeds United
Derby sub
76. Dixon off, Matthews on. Greenwood tried to win a corner just before but concedes a goal-kick.
LEEDS CHANCE
78. A huge chance to seal it for Leeds... Gelhardt is into the area. He finds McKinstry who drills a low cross into the six-yard box. It falls to Miller and Derby produces a last ditch block to keep it out.
Cashin booked
80. Cashin goes through Drameh as he breaks over halfway. It’s a tad wreckless, to say the least... Leeds bench not happy. Few words exchanged. Yellow card.
Leeds pressure
83. Drameh and Greenwood link up well to get behind Derby. The latter tries to pull a ball back for Gelhardt but it’s blocked away.
Gelhardt shoots
84. United keep up the pressure on the Rams back line. Gelhardt gets the ball out of his feet and shoot. It’s a love fizzer and Foulkes saves well. Derby then win a corner up the other end with a deflected effort.
Derby sub
85. Leeds defend two phases of the corner well. Bate wins a goal-kick for his side. Aghatise - Derby’s best player on the night - is replaced by Richards. Five to go.
Three minutes added time
90. We’re into injury-time at Loughborough. Leeds trying to see this out, they’re doing a good job of keeping Derby at arm’s length at the moment.
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