Leeds United Under-23s - recap: Young Whites fall to Wigan in Premier League Cup opener at York

5. Wigan have had more of the ball in the opening exchanges but have failed to really threaten in the final third. A few free-kicks given, Mark Jackson unhappy with one in particular. Van den Huevel comes out to claim a through ball. Steady away for the youngsters.

2. A good start from Leeds, who will be up against it tonight. Hughes is fed down the left and he plays a cross into the back post but it gets a Wigan touch and evades everyone.

1. We’re underway at York... Kris Moore captains Leeds this evening.

Both teams have entered the tunnel - kick-off in York is nearing. We’ll have live updates right here from 7pm.

So... this is going to be a stern test for Leeds United’s young line-up this evening. The Whites are made up of Under-18s or below barring Van den Heuvel in goal and Sean McGurk, who have made Under-23s appearances this season.

Wigan are a strong line-up and have claimed a number of honours at academy level in recent seasons.

As a side note, McGurk faces his former team tonight since making the move in the summer.

Leeds United U23s v Wigan: Van Den Heuvel, Sutcliffe, Ferguson, Spencer, Moore, Mullen, Hughes, Allen, Andreucci, Gray, McGurk.

Subs: Christy, Bradbury, Carole, Littlewood, Thomas.

“It’s a cup game which will give us a chance to put in a few of the younger players,” Jackson said.

“We have always had that in our minds going into the competition, that it was a perfect opportunity to have a look at a few of the younger players, and it will be a big test for them.

“That’s what we’re about, testing our players, pushing them and giving them opportunities.

“We’re looking forward to the game against a strong Wigan side, who play good football and have had a lot of success in their Under-18s last year.

“It will be a tough game and one where we can learn a lot about our younger players.”