Leeds United U21s secure 4-3 victory over West Brom U21s
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 23, 2026, 5:14 PM
Last updated Aug 23, 2026
Leeds United Under-21s claimed a 4-3 win against West Bromwich Albion Under-21s at Thorp Arch on August 23. Carrick Njinko's hat trick and a goal from Jacob Render helped secure the thrilling victory. Despite the win, manager Scott Gardner expressed disappointment over defensive lapses, noting the team surrendered too many chances. He emphasized the need for improvement, particularly in the first half, as the Premier League 2 season begins.
- •Leeds Under-21s won 4-3 against West Brom Under-21s
- •Carrick Njinko scored three goals in the match
- •Jacob Render also found the net for Leeds
- •Scott Gardner cited defensive issues despite the win
- •The match took place at Thorp Arch as the season started
- 5:14 PMYahoo Sports — Scott Gardner: We talked about being ruthless
"Despite Leeds United Under-21s’ enthralling 4-3 victory over West Bromwich Albion Under-21s, boss Scott Gardner believes his side can improve going forwards.A Carrick Njinko hattrick and powerful Ja...
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