Leeds United U21 vs Newcastle United U21 LIVE: Team news and score updates from Thorp Arch
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Leeds’ Under-21 side could finish 2022 having gone unbeaten in Premier League 2 Division 2, if they avoid defeat against Newcastle United today.
The youngsters are eight without defeat in PL2’s second tier this season and are already guaranteed to finish the calendar year top of the table, with their eyes firmly fixed on an immediate return to Division 1.
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Hide AdIn their way this afternoon, Newcastle will be looking to emulate the success of their first-team with an away victory. Leeds are expected to name a strong XI, although the likes of last weekend’s gamechangers Willy Gnonto, Sam Greenwood and Joe Gelhardt are not anticipated to be involved.
Kick-off is at 1pm. Keep up to date with all the live match action, team news, analysis and reaction here throughout the day.
Leeds United U21 4-2 Newcastle United U21 LIVE
55’ Leeds playing with a real purpose in attack during this half. Newcastle haven’t come out since the break and Leeds have made them pay twice. A number of other penalty box entries and passes down the side of the Magpies’ defence which Leeds haven’t capitalised on this half.
GOOOOALLL! 3-1 Dean again
50' Alex Murphy passes the ball straight to Leeds' Snowdon. He passes infield to Dean, who takes one touch, spots the 'keeper out of position, offering a short option to Murphy, and the Leeds No. 9 cheekily slots it into the empty net.
GOOOOALLL! Max Dean 2-1
49' Real nice move from Leeds from front to back. Drameh picks it up on the right and bends an early cross into Dean's path. Gets the better of Newcastle defender and toe-pokes past Smith.
Run, Keenan, Run
47’ Early pressure from Leeds. Carole set free down the left flank. His cross out for a goal kick.
45’ Allen with another incisive out-to-in run from the right. Gets his cross in. Cleared by the visitors. A constant threat, the Northern Irishman
Snowdon
45' CHANCE! Snowdon denied by a Newcastle block once again. Ball is played across from the right-hand side. First effort is cut out but falls to Snowdon, who's had a good first half. Bodies on the line for the visitors.
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