Bolton Wanderers vs Leeds United U21 LIVE: Second half updates from youngsters' Papa John's tie
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Leeds’ unbeaten Under-21 side will see their record come under its most intense scrutiny this evening as the young Whites take on League One side Bolton Wanderers in the Papa John’s Trophy.
United won their opening fixture in the Northern Section’s Group B two weeks ago, defeating Tranmere Rovers 5-3 in a thrilling encounter on Merseyside.
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Hide AdBolton currently top Leeds’ group having beaten Crewe Alexandra 4-1 and drawing 2-2 with Tranmere. Due to the nature of the competition, draws in 90 minutes are settled by a penalty shoot-out with the losing team receiving one point and the winning side receiving two.
Victory this evening would put either side in a strong position to qualify for the knockout stage of this year’s Papa John’s Trophy, depending on the result of Tranmere’s fixture with Crewe taking place at the same time.
Kick-off in Bolton is at 7pm. Live updates throughout the evening, along with build-up, team news and post-match player ratings here.
Bolton Wanderers 3-0 Leeds United U21 highlights: Youngsters beaten in competitive Papa John’s tie
Countdown to kick-off
Five minutes to go here at the University of Bolton Stadium. Kick-off at 7pm.
(Preferred when it was the Reebok Stadium, but we all have to make sacrifices)
TV info
Tonight’s game is being streamed on LUTV, however you can keep up with all the action here if you’re not a subscriber.
Thoughts on team news?
Are you happy with that XI? Let us know @LeedsUnitedYEP on Twitter, or tweet us directly @JoeDonnohue and @GrahamSmyth
Bolton Wanderers team news
XI: Dixon (GK), Jones, Isgrove, Dempsey, Morley, Sheehan, John, Aimson, Iredale, Bodvarsson, Kachunga
Subs: Johnston, Beck, Bradley, Lee, Sadlier, Bakayoko, Charles
Leeds United team news
XI: Robles, Drameh, Debayo, Spencer, Moore, McCalmont, Gyabi, McGurk, Allen, Perkins, Joseph
Subs: Christy, Miller, Dean, Snowdon, Coleman, Thomas, Buchan
Arrivals
Here come the team buses. Eyes peeled for some star names as they head out to inspect the pitch.
Permutations
If Leeds United U21s win tonight, they will guarantee qualification for the knockout round, provided Crewe Alexandra do not beat Tranmere Rovers, which is also being played tonight.
If Leeds United U21s draw tonight and win on penalties, they will qualify for the knockout round, provided Crewe Alexandra do not beat Tranmere Rovers
If Leeds United U21s draw tonight and lose on penalties, they will need to avoid defeat against Crewe Alexandra in their final group match to secure qualification
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