Leeds United U21s 6-2 Southampton U21s highlights: Bamford hat-trick seals confident win

Leeds United’s Under-21s are set to field a very strong XI for the visit of Southampton B at Elland Road this evening
Watch more of our videos on Shots! 
and live on Freeview channel 276
Visit Shots! now

Leeds United Under-21s head coach Michael Skubala will name several first-team players in his squad to face Southampton B this evening.

With an unprecedented 29-day break between first-team matches due to the Premier League’s postponements in line with the Queen’s passing, a number of senior figures are still in need of minutes to build and maintain match fitness.

Hide Ad
Hide Ad

Tonight’s Premier League 2 encounter offers a golden opportunity for the likes of Liam Cooper, Patrick Bamford and Luke Ayling to return to full speed after injury lay-offs of varying length.

Team news, build-up, match analysis and updates throughout the evening here.

Leeds United U21s 6-2 Southampton U21s highlights: Bamford hat-trick seals confident win

FT: Leeds United U21s 6-2 Southampton U21s

Bamford (3), Perkins, Summerville and Cooper with the goals for the home side. Leeds in control from start to finish, despite late consolation strikes. Summerville had the Saints defence in a tumble dryer all night.

90’ Into stoppage time

88’ GAME ON...no, not really. Sam Bellis scores another consolation for the visitors, cutting in from the left and bending it into the far corner. Good finish, actually.

Not bad for a Friday night

83’ Mateo Joseph shoots just wide, his first sight of goal since coming on. He’s offside, though.

81’ #LUFC subs

ON: Moore, Allen

OFF: Ayling, Gnonto

And unleash the counter

79' Keenan Carole makes an important block inside the area to deny Southampton a second. Corner ball.

75’ #LUFC subs

ON: Carole, Joseph

OFF: Firpo, Bamford

74' Summerville with all the hard work, nicking the ball off the defender's toe, pulling it back, setting up Ayling who lashes one over the bar. A right-back's finish.

70’ Hjelde caught out on the halfway line and Southampton scamper forward. They square it to Ballard who gets a consolation.

Comment Guidelines

National World encourages reader discussion on our stories. User feedback, insights and back-and-forth exchanges add a rich layer of context to reporting. Please review our Community Guidelines before commenting.