Leeds United U21 2 West Ham U21 5: Recap and analysis from Elland Road
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The Whites youngsters are back in the country’s top tier of Academy football following last season’s promotion as play-offs winners and Michael Skubala’s side started the new campaign with impressive away wins at Brighton and Manchester United’s under-21s.
A first home clash of the new Premier League Two Division One season then presented itself against West Ham in a 7pm kick-off under the Elland Road lights. But the evening proved a very hard for Skubala’s young side as a senior international excelled for the Irons. Here is a recap of the night’s events.
Leeds United under-21s v West Ham under-21s live
Key Events
- 7pm kick-off at Elland Road
Chance West Ham
85: Orford ball dinked over the top of the back line, Earthy in down the left but hammers a shot over the bar
Half a chance Leeds
80: Thomas, continuing to battle on, works space for a shot in a crowded box but shot is blocked and West Ham clear