Leeds United Under-23s 2-2 West Ham - as it happened: Whites earn battling point against Hammers at Thorp Arch
Mark Jackson's outfit will welcome West Ham United to Thorp Arch for an academy clash this afternoon at the club's training ground.
United fielded a young side made up of mostly Under-18s in midweek for a Premier League Cup outing with Wigan Athletic.
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Hide AdLeeds, though, are set to welcome back a number of their development regulars from international duty against the Hammers.
Kick-off takes place at 1pm and you can follow every kick LIVE below on the Yorkshire Evening Post's matchday blog...
Leeds United v West Ham - 23s LIVE BLOG
Key Events
- Leeds U23s host West Ham at Thorp Arch
- Whites return to Premier League 2 action
- United searching for first home win of the season
- Kick-off is at 1pm - updates throughout below
- RESULT: Leeds United 2-2 West Ham
HALF-TIME
Leeds United ahead at half-time through a Max Dean header against West Ham. New signing Leo Hjelde has been playing on the left side of the defence - switching between a back three and four.
Brilliant from Hjelde
47. Unbelievable last-ditch tackle from Hjelde inside the area. West Ham were in on goal. Forson into the box and he’s met by a wonderful sliding challenge just as he was about to shoot.
West Ham level
50. West Ham are level through a stunning free-kick from Harrison Ashby. He curls an effort into the top corner of Klaesson’s net from 25-yards. No chance with that. Couldn’t have placed it better.
Hammers buoyed
52. A great start to the second half from the visitors. Leeds looking to find something. The Hammers win a corner.
West Ham take the lead
54. Corner comes in. Baptise is totally unmarked for West Ham and he heads home. Leeds completely lost track of their men at the set-piece.
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