Liverpool U21 2-1 Leeds United U21
Updated
Liverpool U21 won: Liverpool U21 2-1 Leeds United U21 in the England, Premier League 2 - Regular Season (Round 2) on Sun, 30 Aug 2026 at Liverpool’s Academy Ground, Knowsley, Merseyside. Liverpool U21 goals: Will Wright 66' (pen), Will Wright 78'. Leeds United U21 goals: Carrick Njinko 46'. Possession: 43-57. Player of the match: Will Wright (9).
Match report
Liverpool U21 beat Leeds United U21 2-1
Liverpool U21 came from behind to beat Leeds United U21 2-1 at Liverpool’s Academy Ground on Sunday 30 August in the England, Premier League 2 - Regular Season.
Carrick Njinko put Leeds United U21 ahead on 46' (0-1), Will Wright levelled for Liverpool U21 from the penalty spot on 66' (1-1) and added another on 78' (2-1).
Liverpool U21 had 43% of the ball, shots were 12-6 (3-3 on target).
Will Wright (Liverpool U21) was player of the match with a 9 rating.
Attendance: 194. Referee: Richie Watkins.
Match stats
| Liverpool U21 | Leeds United U21 | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 43 | 57 |
| Total shots | 12 | 6 |
| Shots on target | 3 | 3 |
| Touches in opposition box | 30 | 15 |
| Big chances | 5 | 1 |
| Big chances missed | 3 | 1 |
| Accurate passes | 314 (85%) | 430 (86%) |
| Yellow cards | 0 | 0 |
| Corners | 5 | 8 |
| Total shots | 12 | 6 |
| Shots off target | 7 | 2 |
| Shots on target | 3 | 3 |
| Blocked shots | 2 | 1 |
| Hit woodwork | 1 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 8 | 4 |
| Shots outside box | 4 | 2 |
Lineups
Liverpool U21 (4-3-1-2): Bailey Hall-MacDonald, Isaac Mabaya, Lucas Pitt, Wellity Lucky, Luke Chambers, Ollie O'Connor, Joe Upton, Michael Laffey, Jayden Danns, Will Wright, Keyrol Figueroa
Leeds United U21 (4-3-1-2): Darryl Ombang, Harvey Vincent, Jonathan Howson, Jayden Lienou, Freddie Lane, Rhys Chadwick, Alfie Cresswell, Oliver Pickles, Callum Mills, Samuel Alker, Carrick Njinko
Key events
- 3' · Yellow card · Rhys Chadwick (Leeds United U21)
- 43' · Yellow card · Jonathan Howson (Leeds United U21)
- 46' · Substitution · Joshua Sonni-Lambie for Jayden Danns (Liverpool U21)
- 46' · Goal · Carrick Njinko (Leeds United U21)
- 62' · Substitution · Prince Kobe Cissé for Luke Chambers (Liverpool U21)
- 66' · Yellow card · Freddie Lane (Leeds United U21)
- 66' · Goal · Will Wright (Liverpool U21)
- 67' · Substitution · Jacob Render for Samuel Alker (Leeds United U21)
- 75' · Substitution · Roman Egan-Riley for Carrick Njinko (Leeds United U21)
- 75' · Substitution · Josh McDonald for Freddie Lane (Leeds United U21)
- 75' · Substitution · Joe Bradshaw for Keyrol Figueroa (Liverpool U21)
- 78' · Goal · Will Wright (Liverpool U21)
- 80' · Yellow card · Wellity Lucky (Liverpool U21)
- 82' · Substitution · Daniel Onanuga for Joe Upton (Liverpool U21)
- 90' · Yellow card · Will Wright (Liverpool U21)
All-time head-to-head
30 league meetings since 1993: Liverpool U21 17, draws 6, Leeds United U21 7.
Questions
Who won Liverpool U21 vs Leeds United U21?
Liverpool U21 won, 2-1 (England, Premier League 2 - Regular Season) on Sun, 30 Aug 2026.
When and where is Liverpool U21 vs Leeds United U21?
Sun, 30 Aug 2026, 12:00 UTC at Liverpool’s Academy Ground, Knowsley, Merseyside, England, Premier League 2 - Regular Season.
What is the head-to-head record between Liverpool U21 and Leeds United U21?
In 30 league meetings since 1993: Liverpool U21 17 wins, 6 draws, Leeds United U21 7 wins (goals 68-31).