Sunderland under-23s 2 Leeds United under-23s 1 RECAP - Former Whites Academy player sinks Mark Jackson's side
The Whites will step out at the Stadium of Light in a 1pm kick-off for a second outing in Group E of the competition.
Leeds under-23s boss Mark Jackson saw a very young Whites outfit fall to defeat to Wigan Athletic in the opening game of the campaign while the Black Cats lost to Mansfield Town.
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Jackson loos set to name another young side and you can follow all the team news followed by live match updates and analysis here.
Sunderland under-23s 2 Leeds United under-23s 1 - FULL TIME
Key Events
- Premier League Cup clash
- 1pm kick-off at Sunderland’s Stadium of Light
- Very young Leeds side lost Group E opener to Wigan Athletic
- Sunderland also beaten in first game by Mansfield Town
CHANCE SUNDERLAND
66: Fine save from Christie to tip a Kelly drive wide - Christie then gathers the corner
HUGE CHANCE SUNDERLAND
61: Joe Ryder is in one on one but blasts his shot over the bar, big chance, should have scored
Debayo growing into the game
54: Getting a few good challenges in, looks a good prospect at centre back, still only 16
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