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Liverpool under-21s defeat Leeds United 2-1 in Premier League 2 match

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Last updated Aug 30, 2026

Liverpool under-21s defeat Leeds United 2-1 in Premier League 2 match

Summary

Liverpool under-21s defeated Leeds United 2-1 in a Premier League 2 fixture held at the LFC Academy on Saturday. Carrick Njinko opened the scoring for the visitors in the 47th minute, capitalizing on a cross from Harvey Vincent to fire a shot into the top corner. Liverpool responded in the 66th minute when Will Wright converted a penalty following a foul on Isaac Mabaya. Wright secured the win for the hosts in the 78th minute with a strike from 10 yards out. Despite periods of pressure from Leeds, the Liverpool defense maintained the lead until the full-time whistle. Leeds United is scheduled to play Charlton under-21s in the Premier League Cup this Friday.

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By the Numbers

•Liverpool won 2-1 against Leeds United at the LFC Academy.
•Carrick Njinko scored the opening goal for Leeds in the 47th minute.
•Will Wright netted two goals for Liverpool in the second half.
•Referee Richie Watkins oversaw the match in Merseyside.
•Leeds plays its next match against Charlton under-21s on Friday.

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6:47 PMYahoo Sports — U21s Report: Liverpool 2-1 Leeds United

What they're saying

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Premier League 2 Liverpool U21 2 (Wright 66’ pen, 78’)Leeds United U21 1 (Njinko 47’)Liverpool: Hall (GK), Mabaya, Chambers (Cissé 62’), Pitt, Lucky, Upton (Onanuga 82’), O’Connor, Laffey...
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