Fleetwood Town 2 Leeds United 1 - RECAP as Charlie Cresswell opener proves in vain
The Cod Army are managed by former Whites boss Simon Grayson meaning that tonight's encounter will see two promotion-winning Whites bosses go head to head.
The Whites took in their second pre-season friendly of the summer on Wednesday evening and recorded a 1-1 draw against Championship hosts Blackburn Rovers at Ewood Park in what was a first outing of the summer's for United's first teamers.
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Hide AdThe fixture followed Tuesday evening's opener at non-league Guiseley in which a United under-23s side recorded a 3-2 triumph under 23s boss Mark Jackson as head coach Marcelo Bielsa also looked on from the dugout.
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Key Events
- 7pm kick-off at Highbury Stadium
- Leeds taking in their third friendly of the summer
Brave defending by Cresswell
48: Sticks his head down to clear and gets a boot in the head. But he’s okay.
BIG CHANCE FLEETWOOD
44: McCarron beaten down the right by Morris, ball played back to Rossiter who misses a sitter and fires wide. Should be 1-1.
More danger
36: McCarron and Dean combine well down the left but Fleetwood clear. Forshaw plays in Summerville but offside. Kenneh makes a mistake at the back but Fleetwood waste the chance as Biggins blasts over. McKinstry then sends in a fine cross for Dean at the other end who just fails to get there.
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