Leeds United under-21s 2 Aston Villa under-21s 1: Brenden Aaronson and Sean McGurk strikes send Whites second
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The Whites currently sit third in the Premier League Two Division Two table but Leeds would have a chance of moving top of the pile if beating sixth-placed Aston Villa in tonight's 7pm kick-off at Elland Road. Leeds are two points behind leaders Nottingham Forest who have played one game more and are not in action tonight. The Whites are one point adrift of second-placed Southampton who travel to fifth-placed West Brom this evening in another 7pm kick-off.
The Whites under-21s won seven league games on the bounce from August through to November as part of an unbeaten start that featured eight wins from nine and just one draw under Michael Skubala. But Skubala is currently in caretaker charge of United's first team and Skubala's assistant Michal Pujdak took charge of last Monday night's 21s clash at Newcastle United which ended in a 2-2 draw. The point ended a run of three consecutive defeats for the Whites youngsters following a 5-2 defeat at Norwich City, 2-1 reverse at home to West Brom and 1-0 setback at Nottingham Forest.
Here, we will bring you all of the evening’s developments from Elland Road starting with team news as and when it lands followed by match updates and reaction.
Leeds United under-21s 2 Aston Villa under-21s 1 recap
Key Events
- 7pm kick-off at Elland Road
- Victory could take third-placed Whites top
Chance to go top
Leeds United’s ongoing managerial search and moreover the very big battle to stay in the Premier League clearly dominating everything at the moment but something a bit different tonight with the chance for the Whites under-21s to go top of PL2 D2. What’s more, there would be every chance ofsomeone impressing tonight and getting a chance against Southampton on Saturday based on the first team’s display at Goodison Park at the weekend. Team news to follow shortly.
Gyabi, Monteiro and Perkins
Among others to check out the pitch, not everyone has been out. But safe to say it’s looking like a strong side/squad.
Leeds team
Leeds United under-21s v Villa under-21s: Klaesson, Moore, Monteiro, Mullen, Spencer, Gyabi, Aaronson, Ferguson, Perkins, Joseph, Rutter.