Leeds United U21s 6-2 Southampton U21s highlights: Bamford hat-trick seals confident win
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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.
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Hide AdTonight’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
Southampton
11’ Chance for the visitors. Edwards slots just wide under pressure after Leeds give it away on the edge of their own box.
GOOOOALLL Bamford 1-0
4’ Leeds’ third attack in four minutes finds the back of the net. Summerville is played through, his cutback finds Bamford who nonchalantly shoots in off the underside of the bar.
OFFSIDE
2’ Ball in the net for #LUFC as Bamford lifts it over the goalie but he’s flagged offside. A theme developing.
Early chance
1' Within thirty seconds, Gnonto is played through by a Gyabi pass. Smothered by the 'keeper.
Fixture changes
Yes, more postponements and alterations to the schedule for both Leeds United Under-21s and the first-team.
Tuesday night’s EFL Trophy game against Crewe Alexandra has been postponed until November 1st.
Meanwhile, Leeds will now contest their Carabao Cup Third Round tie with Wolves on November 9 at 7:45pm.
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