Leeds United U21s 4-1 Luton Town U21s highlights: Young Whites record convincing PL Cup win on home turf
Leeds were victorious in their first PL Cup fixture of the season, defeating Colchester United at this ground last month.
Skubala’s side were beaten by Wolverhampton Wanderers’ U21s in their last Premier League 2 game but have begun the season well, picking up wins in three different competitions.
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Hide AdSome of Leeds’ U21s will head off on international duty following tonight’s game, including Jeremiah Mullen (Scotland U21) and Charlie Allen (Northern Ireland U21), both of whom have been key players at the start of 2023/24.
Build-up, team news, goal and score updates here throughout the evening. Kick-off is at 7pm.
Leeds United U21s 4-1 Luton Town U21s LIVE
Key Events
- Allen, Thomas, McGurk and Bate score for Whites
- Burger levels for visitors
Top scorer
Sixth goal in all competitions for McGurk (3 x PL2; 2 x PL Cup; 1 x PL Int’l Cup), who’s developed a canny knack for hitting the back of the net this season.
GOALLLLLLLLLL! 3-1 McGurk with a free-kick
31’ McGurk on the near touchline, whips a free-kick into the six-yard area which bounces in front of the goalkeeper and curls into the far corner. Good technique to execute, but questionable defending. Another goal for the Leeds youngster this season.
GOOOOOOOALLL! 2-1 Luca Thomas
22’ McGurk and Thomas combine brilliantly. Former plays it into McGurk’s path and is through on goal, he chops back, looks up and passes back to the unmarked Thomas inside the 18-yard box. Easy finish and Leeds are back in the driving seat. Great move.
Appeal rejected
20’ Penalty appeal for Leeds. Carole goes down under Luton pressure, but leans into the challenge a little too much for the referee’s liking. No dice, says the official, despite the Hatters’ youngster getting nothing on the ball.
Combination play
19’ McGurk and Allen combining really well again tonight. McGurk drifting into the left-hand channel and interchanging positions a fair bit so far. Those two look Leeds’ best route to a second goal.
Big test for Leeds’ youngsters
12’ Former Leeds loanee and Premier League midfielder Andros Townsend in the Luton team this evening.
GOAL! Luton equalise 1-1
8’ Burger with nice footwork to sidestep Coleman and finish low into the bottom corner.