Leeds United Under-23s - recap: Young Whites fall to Wigan in Premier League Cup opener at York
The Whites are set to be young this evening with a number of Mark Jackson's usual Under-23s squad away on international duty.
United kick off their Premier League Cup campaign in the club's opening Group E fixture against the Latics.
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Key Events
- Young Whites side will take on Wigan in PL Cup
- United are in Group E of this season’s tournament
- Kick-off in York is at 7pm
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- U23s FT: Leeds United 1-2 Wigan Athletic
Leeds attack
52. Good work from Leeds again. Moore produces a brilliant ball down the left for McGurk. He goes one way, then another. His ball in is headed away. Allen then sees a tame shot saved.
Wigan corner
50. A shot from distance is deflected behind. Wigan swing in a corner and it’s header over the bar...
LEEDS CHANCE
48. Lovely break from Leeds. Gray has the ball down the left... he delivers to the back post and Sutcliffe is there. He just needs to keep his header down and it’s 2-2 but he can’t. Jackson has his head in his hands.
Leeds chance
47. Leeds win a throw on the far side... it’s worked to Allen, who decides to shoot from distance. It’s never troubling the goal but it isn’t miles away. Positive start.
HT verdict
Young Leeds well in this Premier League Cup tie. Some good passages of play - they’ve forced a few strong saves from Tickle - and have limited Wigan since the Latics went ahead.
Leeds chance
44. Allen hits one and it’s brilliantly struck after some patient build-up play from Leeds. Tickle saves well just as it looked destined for the top corner.
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