Leeds’ Under-21s face a two-month break between competitive fixtures after this week’s 4-2 win over Newcastle United in Premier League 2 Division 2. The young Whites’ next game is currently scheduled for January 9, 2023 as the FIFA World Cup in Qatar calls a halt to all Premier League-affiliated competitions.
United’s Under-21 group are top of PL2 Division 2 by six points and unbeaten in their nine league games so far this season. Although, the team were knocked out of the Papa John’s Trophy at the group stage, after failing to beat Bolton Wanderers or Crewe Alexandra.
YEP reporter Joe Donnohue has recorded player ratings for each game and at the halfway stage of the campaign, calculated an average rating for each player to have featured in four-or-more Leeds Under-21 fixtures this season.
1. Sonny Perkins - 7.7
Sonny Perkins has scored eight times in 12 matches for Leeds' Under-21s Photo: Steve Riding
2. Cody Drameh - 7.3
Cody Drameh lines up a shot. Leeds United v Barnsley FC. Elland Road Stadium. EFL Cup. Carabao Cup. 24 August 2022. Picture Bruce Rollinson Photo: Bruce Rollinson
3. Charlie Allen - 7.2
Northern Irish youth international Charlie Allen has emerged as a key player this season Photo: Steve Riding
4. Sean McGurk - 7.0
Sean McGurk has been in and out of Michael Skubala's side Photo: Steve Riding
5. Mateo Joseph - 7.6
Mateo Joseph is the team's top scorer with 12 goals, including three hat-tricks Photo: Steve Riding
6. Alfie McCalmont - 6.7
Alfie McCalmont has featured for the Under-21s this season after loan spells at Salford, Oldham and Morecambe in recent seasons Photo: Clive Brunskill