Wigan v Leeds United - Under-23s recap: Whites sweep Latics aside in Premier League Cup
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The Whites are third in Group E with two games of their PL Cup group campaign remaining.
Leeds played out a 3-3 draw with second-placed Sunderland last time out in the tournament and would leapfrog the Black Cats into second spot with a draw or victory this evening.
Mark Jackson's side need to finish in the top two in the group to progress into the knockout stages. Tonight, they face a tough Wigan test who are unbeaten so far.
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Key Events
- Leeds travel to Wigan in PL Cup
- Whites are third in Group E
- Latics top having won all three games
- Kick-off at the Lancashire FA is at 7pm
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- RESULT - Wigan 1-2 Leeds United
LEEDS CHANCE
5. Short free-kick routine from Leeds. McGurk unleashes a shot from distance which requires a great save from Tickle to keep it out. Dean follows in, hits the deck but nothing given. Half an appeal for a penalty.
8. Wigan see a free-kick cleared by Leeds. The Whites doing a solid job so far. They’ve seen plenty of the ball, worked the goalkeeper. Wigan starting to ask a few questions but they’re all being answered.
Leeds take the lead
11. Nice move from Leeds. Miller delivers from the right, cleared to Kenneh. He chests and volleys into the bottom corner. Lovely finish.
Wigan booking
13. Miller down the right again, Lloyd takes him out with a late lunge and heads into the book. Wigan, just about, clear the resulting free-kick. Ball pinged around the box for a second or two.
Wigan chance
14. Wigan free-kick comes in. It drops to a Latics shirt... free shot at goal from close-range but Van Den Heuvel is out to smother quickly. Good stop.
Wigan corner
17. The corner is whipped in to the near post... a Wigan head meets it but it’s well over the bar.
LEEDS CHANCE
19. Huge chance for Leeds to double the lead. Miller past his man, delivers low and Gray is sprinting into the six-yard box. He can only turn an effort onto the post. Ball pings around after.
Wigan chance
21. Leeds knocking it around in their own half. Allen plays a loose ball backwards and it opens up for the hosts. McGee lets fly at goal and Van Den Heuvel saves well. Strong hands.
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