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 on top
64. Leeds seeing plenty of the ball and asking more questions than Wigan - not quite created that key opening. Miller causes more issues with a ball in, doesn’t fall for Dean.
Wigan corner
66. Swung in but it’s through everyone. There was a tangle in the box but looked like a coming together... ref agrees. Nothing doing.
Leeds back in front!
67. Oh, yes. Leeds ahead. It opens up for Dean as the Whites come forward... he takes a touch and then curls a shot on goal from 25-yards into the top corner. Goalkeeper no chance.
Wigan pressure
69. Wigan pushing Leeds back from the restart. Penalty shout... nothing given. Free-kick then delivered in but it’s through everyone and out of play. Bit of concentration required for Leeds, here.
Leeds attack
73. Carole with a ball across to Miller. He gets to the edge of the Wigan box, some nice skill but his shot is over the bar.
Leeds press well
75. Bit of time on the ball for Wigan but it ends with an aimless pass forward. McGurk and Dean leading the press from the front well, not allowing any time on the ball for the hosts. Big 15 coming up...
Leeds holding firm
78. Wigan being kept to efforts from distance for now. A few of those have been blazed well over. Leeds pressing really well, hunting in packs. Big 10 minutes coming up.
Wigan booking
82. Carragher booked. Lovely turn from Dean just inside the Wigan half to round the defender and he’s smashed into. Yellow card.
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