Tranmere Rovers vs Leeds United U21 live: Early team news, TV info and score updates in EFL trophy
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Leeds’ Under-21s are unbeaten in six matches this season but face their biggest test this evening in the Papa John’s Trophy.
Tranmere Rovers are United’s first opponents in this year’s edition of the tournament which pits Under-21 sides against League One and League Two opposition.
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Hide AdPostponements and fixture changes have meant Leeds’ EFL Trophy campaign has been delayed until the third month of the season, however it has allowed Michael Skubala to work out his strongest XI and which players he can potentially rely upon against senior opponents.
Last year, Leeds were beaten 4-1 by Tranmere during the group stage, before going on to beat Oldham Athletic, but ultimately lose out on progression to the knockout rounds after suffering defeat to Salford City.
Team news, build-up, analysis, minute-by-minute coverage and full-time reaction here throughout the evening.
Kick-off is at 7pm.
Tranmere Rovers vs Leeds United U21 live: Confirmed team news and first-half score updates in EFL trophy
GOAL! 2-0 Tranmere
19’ Hughes doubles Tranmere’s lead. United haven’t got going. The League Two man bends it into the far corner after receiving in space out wide
GOAL Tranmere 1-0
12’ Paul Lewis loops a cross in over everybody’s heads and cannons into the net off the far post. 1-0.
6’ Formation wise, it’s Perkins on the right, Gnonto off the left and Gelhardt behind Joseph. #LUFC with most of the ball so far
2’ Less than a minute on the clock and Leeds force Tranmere into a last ditch tackle. Nice play out from the back, finds Gnonto who threads through Gelhardt
Countdown to kick-off
Ten minutes ‘til kick-off. There’s a small contingent of travelling fans who’ve made the trip for this one.