Leeds United Under-23s recap: Whites edge out Derby County at Loughborough University

By Joe Urquhart
Published 27th Aug 2021, 17:40 BST
Updated 27th Aug 2021, 22:10 BST
Leeds United Under-23s head coach Mark Jackson. Pic: Bruce RollinsonLeeds United Under-23s head coach Mark Jackson. Pic: Bruce Rollinson
Leeds United Under-23s head coach Mark Jackson. Pic: Bruce Rollinson
Leeds United's Under-23s travel to Loughborough to take on Derby County on Friday night in the Premier League 2.

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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The 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
Fri, 27 Aug, 2021, 20:55 BST

LEEDS CHANCE

90+3. Leeds probing for a third goal... Gelhardt shoots and it’s blocked. Bate then lays the ball off for McGurk who sees a shot deflected behind.

Fri, 27 Aug, 2021, 20:56 BST

FULL-TIME

Leeds win it at Loughborough. Joffy with the winning goal. United came from behind twice and probably deserved it on the whole. Rams reduced to 10 late on.

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