Leeds United v Barnsley live: Confirmed team news and score updates as Marsch names strong XI
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League One Barnsley are tonight’s opponents as Leeds embark on their Carabao Cup journey for another season.
The Whites sit comfortably in the Premier League table, currently occupying one of the top four spots after three matches unbeaten to start this campaign.
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Hide AdBack in the third tier, Barnsley’s 2022/23 has got off to a decidedly different start with two wins and three defeats during their five league outings so far.
United head coach Jesse Marsch is expected to ring the changes this evening, which could include a handful of previously injured first-team players making a return to the matchday squad.
The starting XI is also expected to include a number of youngsters currently on the fringes of first-team affairs as senior figures instrumental in last Sunday’s 3-0 win over Chelsea are rested.
Team news, minute-by-minute match updates and post-match reaction all in one place for this untelevised Second Round fixture.
Leeds United v Barnsley LIVE: Sinisterra and Klich fire Whites into first-half lead
PENALTY BARNSLEY
41’ Spot-kick for the visitors. Forshaw ajudged to have fouled Styles with a shove in the back
GOAL! 2-1 Barnsley score
36’ Mads Andersen gets one back for Barnsley, nodding in at the back post from a deep free-kick. All a bit soft.
Patterns emerging
29’ Leeds with a handle on this now. Barnsley’s press less intense and United getting a real feel for the ball.
Tide turning
22’ Now they’re purring. Greenwood receives Klich’s pass and goes one-on-one with the ‘keeper from a tight angle.
Walton does well to save with his legs.
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