Leeds United under-23s 1 Chelsea under-23s 3 - Recap as young Whites suffer Blues reverse at Thorp Arch

Leeds United's under-23s face Chelsea's under-23s at Thorp Arch on Friday afternoon - and you can follow all the latest here.
CLEAR MESSAGE: Leeds United under-23s boss Mark Jackson, above, says it is important his side build momentum following Monday's Premier League Cup success in today's clash against Chelsea. Picture by Bruce Rollinson.CLEAR MESSAGE: Leeds United under-23s boss Mark Jackson, above, says it is important his side build momentum following Monday's Premier League Cup success in today's clash against Chelsea. Picture by Bruce Rollinson.
CLEAR MESSAGE: Leeds United under-23s boss Mark Jackson, above, says it is important his side build momentum following Monday's Premier League Cup success in today's clash against Chelsea. Picture by Bruce Rollinson.

Jackson’s newly-promoted side have gone six Premier League Two Division One games without winning but enjoyed a 2-1 success at home to Premier League Cup visitors Mansfield Town on Monday.

Ninth-placed Leeds are still seeking a first home win of the season in PL2 D1 but Chelsea sit second-bottom and are yet to win away.

Our live blog below will provide all the pre-match team news, build up and then live updates and analysis.

Leeds United under-23s 1 Chelsea under-23s 3 FULL TIME

Key Events

  • 1pm kick-off at Thorp Arch
  • Leeds seeking first home league win of the season
  • Joe Gelhardt on the bench for Whites
  • Tyler Roberts starts

The Leeds back four

Hjelde left back, Mullen and Kenneh at centre back, Moore right back

First real Chelsea attack

Some strong running through the middle out of defence but ball eventually sails behind.

9: Ball from the left flies through the area, Leeds under the pump for a short spell

11: Free header from a corner.

13: Corner for the Whites two minutes later, Roberts smashes the ball back across the box but wide.

Centre-back Xavier Mbuyamba - who is six foot five - with the header. Got the jump on Mullen and Klaesson rooted to his line. Mbuyamba had earlier stormed forward through the middle of the park.

Chances for both sides

15: Moore robbed of the ball in his own area and Lewis Hall sees his low shot saved by Klaesson, a good chance that, tight angle but not far out. Leeds hit back Dean fires in an effort from the edge of the box that is easily saved. Dean - who is still only 17 - is heavily involved on the right.

Another Leeds attempt

19: Miller cuts in from the left but weak shot from the edge of the box is easily saved

Short passes going astray

22: Leeds very close to playing themselves into trouble at the back.

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