Leeds United Under-23s RECAP - Whites earn promotion to Premier League 2 top division

Leeds United's Under-23s travel to face Aston Villa in Premier League 2 action on Friday night - follow all the action on our matchday blog below.
By Joe Urquhart
Published 16th Apr 2021, 17:28 BST
Updated 16th Apr 2021, 22:50 BST
Leeds United Under-23s head coach Mark Jackson. Pic: LUFCLeeds United Under-23s head coach Mark Jackson. Pic: LUFC
Leeds United Under-23s head coach Mark Jackson. Pic: LUFC

Mark Jackson's development side are just a point away from being officially crowned Premier League 2 Division Two champions.

After Stoke City were held to a 2-2 draw by Crystal Palace earlier this week the Whites' promotion in the category one academy ranks was all but confirmed - with the Potters needing to win all of their games and hope for a 20-goal swing.

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Leeds, though, travel to face Villa this evening knowing a draw or victory from their final three outings would seal a spot in Division One next term.

Follow every kick from the Midlands below with our live blog...

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