Match Report
Leeds United U21 went into the game 25th in the table on 18 points; West Ham United U21 sat 13th on 30 — a 12-point gap. The last five rounds placed West Ham United U21 no better than 21st for form, against 13th in the standings. In league terms the two rates read 1.4/2 for Leeds United U21 and 2.2/1.75 for West Ham United U21 (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.79.
A win had eluded Leeds United U21 for 6 matches. Recent form was uneven: 1/15 points for Leeds United U21, 8/15 for West Ham United U21.
Elland Road, capacity 40,242, hosted the game. On the scoreboard, it was 0-0 at the break; 4 second-half goals set the final 1-3.
Goal scorers
Leeds United U21: Oliver Pickles (71') · West Ham United U21: Joshua Ajala (63'), Ryan Battrum (74'), Preston Fearon (85')
Key stats
Possession: Leeds United U21 50% · West Ham United U21 50% · Total shots: 5-15 · On target: 2-7 · Corners: 2-15