Leeds United U21 overcomes West Bromwich Albion U21 4-3 in Premier League 2
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 23, 2026, 2:59 PM
Last updated Aug 23, 2026
Leeds United Under-21s secured a 4-3 victory over West Bromwich Albion Under-21s at Thorp Arch on August 23. Carrick Njinko scored a hat trick for Leeds, netting in the 16th, 47th, and 61st minutes. West Brom initially led 2-1 at halftime before Leeds rallied in the second half, with Jacob Render also scoring. The game featured a moment of remembrance for former West Brom player Quevin Castro, who recently passed away. Leeds managed to maintain their lead despite being reduced to ten men late in the match.
- •Njinko scores three goals for Leeds in victory.
- •Teams honored Quevin Castro before the match.
- •Leeds came back after trailing 2-1 at halftime.
- •Match played at Thorp Arch, Leeds' home ground.
- •Leeds finished the game with ten players.
- 2:59 PMYahoo Sports — U21s Report: Leeds United 4-3 West Bromwich Albion
"Premier League 2Leeds United U21 4 (Njinko 16’, 47’, 61’; Render 56’)West Bromwich Albion U21 3 (Colesby 41’, Parmar 43', Bray 89’)Leeds: Ombang (GK), Vincent, Philpott, Pickles (C), Enaho...
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