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.
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Current standings
Here’s how the table looks in PL2 Division 2...
1. Leeds United - 22 pts
2. West Brom - 17 pts
3. Southampton - 16 pts
4. Norwich - 16 pts
5. Newcastle - 14 pts
6. Middlesbrough - 14 pts
7. Forest - 13 pts
8. Aston Villa - 12 pts
9. Sunderland - 8 pts
10. Stoke - 5 pts
11. Derby - 0 pts
Absentees
No Mateo Joseph, Leo Hjelde or Darko Gyabi this afternoon. Those three will have been expected to feature ordinarily.
Wolves in the Carabao Cup on Wednesday night might have some bearing on Michael Skubala’s team selection today.
Leeds United team news
Leeds: Klaesson (GK), Drameh, Carole, Moore, Debayo, Spencer, Allen, McCalmont (C), Dean, Snowdon, Miller.
Subs: Christy (GK), Crew, Coleman, Perkins, Thomas
Not long until team news
Today’s game is a 1pm kick-off, which means we’ll be receiving team news shortly.
Pathway
A goal and assist for Sam Greenwood at the weekend; penalty won and match-winning goal for Cree Summerville; an assist for Willy Gnonto - the kids are alright.
Leeds’ front four which finished the game against Bournemouth was made up by a 21-year-old, two 20-year-olds and a 19-year-old
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