Wigan v Leeds United - Under-23s recap: Whites sweep Latics aside in Premier League Cup

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Leeds United's Under-23s travel to take on Wigan Athletic in Premier League Cup action on Friday night - follow every kick live below with the YEP matchday blog.

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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Wigan v Leeds United - U23s live

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

Wigan 1-1 Leeds

Good half from Leeds, who have had the better chances. Kenneh with the goal - a great volley. Jackson’s young side more than matching Wigan so far. Gray and McGurk have been busy, Miller having a lot of joy down the right.

Carole on for Gray, Kenneh off for Coleman.

45. We’re back up and running...

48. Wigan drive forward. Mullen out to haul down the attack... no yellow but a talking to from the referee.

50. Two shots over from distance from the Latics. They’ve started brightly since the interval.

51. McGurk twists and turns on the edge of the box. He shoots and it deflects high and wide of the mark.

52. Corner is delivered in. It breaks to McGurk on the edge of the area... he shoots and it’s deflected on goal before it’s cleared at the far post. Coleman hooks another ball in, it pings around before Wigan clear.

57. Good game, this. Impressed with Mullen so far. Wigan asked a few questions at the start of the half but Leeds back in it again. Long has just been booked.

60. Leeds sniff out a Wigan attack. Allen drives over halfway but he gives the ball away. Leeds are short for a moment, Wigan counter but a shot it well over from the edge of the box.

61. Another Wigan booking. Payne this time, he gets turned by McGurk and drags him back.

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