West Ham 3-0 Leeds United - U23s recap: Young Whites fall to experienced Hammers at Rush Green

By Joe Urquhart

Published 10th Jan 2022, 17:42 BST

Updated 10th Jan 2022, 21:30 BST

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Leeds United return to Premier League 2 action this evening at West Ham - follow every kick live below with the Yorkshire Evening Post.

The Whites kick off competitive league action in 2022 tonight and are looking to ease any relegation fears.

West Ham sit top of the PL2 top division ahead of kick-off while Leeds are 13th - but can move out of the bottom two with victory.

Follow live below...

West Ham v Leeds United - U23s live blog

Key Events

Leeds travel to face Hammers in PL2
Whites sit 13th, West Ham are top
Kick-off is at 7pm
Follow updates below
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RESULT: West Ham 3-0 Leeds United

Mon, 10 Jan, 2022, 20:35 BST

Hammers attack

73. West Ham drive down United’s left hand side. They’re into the box, Jenkins races over to boot clear just as a shot was about to be taken.

Mon, 10 Jan, 2022, 20:40 BST

West Ham hit the bar

76. Longfield with a stunning effort after driving into the box. The ball smashes off the bar, Klaesson might’ve got a touch to it.

Mon, 10 Jan, 2022, 20:40 BST

Leeds chance

78. Carole on, Miller off.

Mon, 10 Jan, 2022, 20:43 BST

Klaesson save

79. West Ham cut inside and unleash an effort from distance. Saved.

Mon, 10 Jan, 2022, 20:43 BST

Leeds attack

79. McGurk dancing in and out of the Hammers defence in the area. Goes down... ref says dive. Booked.

Mon, 10 Jan, 2022, 20:43 BST

GOAL WEST HAM

That might be that...

Mon, 10 Jan, 2022, 20:44 BST

West Ham double the lead

81. A deadly counter from the Hammers. Longfield passes inside with Leeds short at the back, Coventry takes one touch and slides the ball home.

Mon, 10 Jan, 2022, 20:48 BST

West Ham in control

84. Leeds trying, but West Ham are cruising...

Mon, 10 Jan, 2022, 20:49 BST

GOAL WEST HAM

Okoflex scores...

Mon, 10 Jan, 2022, 20:49 BST

West Ham seal the points

86. West Ham deliver a ball into the box... it’s loose and sits around the penalty spot. Okoflex sprints across and sweeps home into the back of the net. Game over.

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