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Yahoo
30-04-2025
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- Yahoo
Leeds U21s win National League Cup
Leeds United Under-21s have won the National League Cup after beating Sutton United 2-1 in the final on Tuesday night. Diogo Monteiro put the Whites academy side 1-0 up after 25 minutes at National League side Sutton's VBS Community Stadium. Advertisement Harry Gray, who made his senior debut as a late sub in the 6-0 win over Stoke in the Championship at Elland Road last week, doubled the lead 10 minutes into the second half. Sutton pulled a goal back in the 77th minute through Lewis Simper but Leeds U21s held on to lift the trophy. This season marked the return of the competition for the first time in 15 years, with it having last been played in 2008-09. The National League Cup initially ran from 1979 until 2001 and was also contested in 2004-05 and 2007-08. Leeds' victory in the final means they have become the first ever U21 side to win the competition.
BBC News
30-04-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
Leeds U21s win National League Cup
Leeds United Under-21s have won the National League Cup after beating Sutton United 2-1 in the final on Tuesday Monteiro put the Whites academy side 1-0 up after 25 minutes at National League side Sutton's VBS Community Gray, who made his senior debut as a late sub in the 6-0 win over Stoke in the Championship at Elland Road last week, doubled the lead 10 minutes into the second pulled a goal back in the 77th minute through Lewis Simper but Leeds U21s held on to lift the season marked the return of the competition for the first time in 15 years, with it having last been played in National League Cup initially ran from 1979 until 2001 and was also contested in 2004-05 and victory in the final means they have become the first ever U21 side to win the competition.
The Irish Sun
30-04-2025
- Sport
- The Irish Sun
Leeds on track to win TWO trophies in same week ahead of final day of Championship season
LEEDS UNITED are on the brink of winning TWO club trophies this week ahead of the final day of the Championship season. Leeds' under-21s got the first job ticked off with a 2-1 National League Cup final victory over Sutton United on Tuesday night. 4 Leeds United's under-21 side won the inaugural National League cup on Tuesday Credit: Getty 4 Leeds and Burnley are in a battle to win the Championship on the final day Credit: Rex 4 But if Leeds slip-up, the Clarets will be looking to pounce with a home win against play-off chasing Millwill Credit: PA And now the first team need to follow that up by winning the Championship at Home Park on Saturday lunchtime. A win over already As it stands, Leeds and But if Leeds slip-up, the Clarets will be looking to pounce with a home win against play-off chasing Millwill, as both can finish the campaign with 100 points. READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWS The Whites returned to the summit after hammering Bristol City 4-0 at their final game at Elland Road this season. Scott Parker's side had temporarily moved ahead with a 5-0 thrashing of QPR on Saturday lunchtime. With both sides already promoted to the Premier League, all that is left to decide is the destination of the league title on the final day. But the under-21 side led by example when they became the inaugural National League Cup winners, which pits Premier League and EFL youth team players against National League clubs. Most read in Football 4 Harry Gray doubled Leeds' under-21s lead to win the National League Cup final Credit: Getty CASINO SPECIAL - BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS Harry has enjoyed a brilliant week after celebrating promotion with the first team, following his senior debut in Leeds' 6-0 thrashing of Stoke City on Easter Monday, 'Looks class' - Three-time English champs release incredible video as they prepare to build one of UK's biggest stadiums Leeds were mathematically promoted hours later after Sheffield United failed to beat Burnley, who also went up on Easter Monday. Harry, 16, was an unused sub against Bristol City, and will be hoping he can get a second senior outing on the final day. He remarkably became the fifth family member to play for Leeds , after Archie, their dad, grandad and club legend great uncle Eddie. It was After winning the National League Cup, Gray told LUTV: "I'm enjoying it. "It's been a good week to be honest. I just want more, I want to keep scoring goals but hopefully in the first team next year, prove myself." The £1m prize fund from the Premier League is meted out only to the National League clubs, who also keep all gate receipts. Leeds are set to host a
Scottish Sun
30-04-2025
- Sport
- Scottish Sun
Leeds on track to win TWO trophies in same week ahead of final day of Championship season
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) LEEDS UNITED are on the brink of winning TWO club trophies this week ahead of the final day of the Championship season. Leeds' under-21s got the first job ticked off with a 2-1 National League Cup final victory over Sutton United on Tuesday night. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 4 Leeds United's under-21 side won the inaugural National League cup on Tuesday Credit: Getty 4 Leeds and Burnley are in a battle to win the Championship on the final day Credit: Rex 4 But if Leeds slip-up, the Clarets will be looking to pounce with a home win against play-off chasing Millwill Credit: PA And now the first team need to follow that up by winning the Championship at Home Park on Saturday lunchtime. A win over already relegated side Plymouth Argyle will be enough to secure the title over second place Burnley. As it stands, Leeds and Burnley sit level on 97 points, but Daniel Farke's side lead the way with a superior 13-point goal difference. But if Leeds slip-up, the Clarets will be looking to pounce with a home win against play-off chasing Millwill, as both can finish the campaign with 100 points. READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWS FEELING BLUE Bonnie Blue 'banned by Prem club & escorted from stadium' after offer to fans The Whites returned to the summit after hammering Bristol City 4-0 at their final game at Elland Road this season. Scott Parker's side had temporarily moved ahead with a 5-0 thrashing of QPR on Saturday lunchtime. With both sides already promoted to the Premier League, all that is left to decide is the destination of the league title on the final day. But the under-21 side led by example when they became the inaugural National League Cup winners, which pits Premier League and EFL youth team players against National League clubs. 4 Harry Gray doubled Leeds' under-21s lead to win the National League Cup final Credit: Getty CASINO SPECIAL - BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS Harry Gray - who is the younger brother of Tottenham's Archie Gray - put his side in firm control after Diogo Monteiro's opener. Harry has enjoyed a brilliant week after celebrating promotion with the first team, following his senior debut in Leeds' 6-0 thrashing of Stoke City on Easter Monday, 'Looks class' - Three-time English champs release incredible video as they prepare to build one of UK's biggest stadiums Leeds were mathematically promoted hours later after Sheffield United failed to beat Burnley, who also went up on Easter Monday. Harry, 16, was an unused sub against Bristol City, and will be hoping he can get a second senior outing on the final day. He remarkably became the fifth family member to play for Leeds, after Archie, their dad, grandad and club legend great uncle Eddie. It was Eddie who broke down in tears when the teenager made his debut against Stoke a fortnight ago. After winning the National League Cup, Gray told LUTV: "I'm enjoying it. "It's been a good week to be honest. I just want more, I want to keep scoring goals but hopefully in the first team next year, prove myself." The £1m prize fund from the Premier League is meted out only to the National League clubs, who also keep all gate receipts. Leeds are set to host a bus parade to celebrate their promotion back to the top-flight - even if the club miss out on becoming champions.
The Sun
30-04-2025
- Sport
- The Sun
Leeds on track to win TWO trophies in same week ahead of final day of Championship season
LEEDS UNITED are on the brink of winning TWO club trophies this week ahead of the final day of the Championship season. Leeds ' under-21s got the first job ticked off with a 2-1 National League Cup final victory over Sutton United on Tuesday night. 4 4 4 And now the first team need to follow that up by winning the Championship at Home Park on Saturday lunchtime. A win over already relegated side Plymouth Argyle will be enough to secure the title over second place Burnley. As it stands, Leeds and Burnley sit level on 97 points, but Daniel Farke's side lead the way with a superior 13-point goal difference. But if Leeds slip-up, the Clarets will be looking to pounce with a home win against play-off chasing Millwill, as both can finish the campaign with 100 points. The Whites returned to the summit after hammering Bristol City 4-0 at their final game at Elland Road this season. Scott Parker's side had temporarily moved ahead with a 5-0 thrashing of QPR on Saturday lunchtime. With both sides already promoted to the Premier League, all that is left to decide is the destination of the league title on the final day. But the under-21 side led by example when they became the inaugural National League Cup winners, which pits Premier League and EFL youth team players against National League clubs. 4 Harry Gray - who is the younger brother of Tottenham's Archie Gray - put his side in firm control after Diogo Monteiro's opener. Harry has enjoyed a brilliant week after celebrating promotion with the first team, following his senior debut in Leeds' 6-0 thrashing of Stoke City on Easter Monday, 'Looks class' - Three-time English champs release incredible video as they prepare to build one of UK's biggest stadiums Leeds were mathematically promoted hours later after Sheffield United failed to beat Burnley, who also went up on Easter Monday. Harry, 16, was an unused sub against Bristol City, and will be hoping he can get a second senior outing on the final day. He remarkably became the fifth family member to play for Leeds, after Archie, their dad, grandad and club legend great uncle Eddie. It was Eddie who broke down in tears when the teenager made his debut against Stoke a fortnight ago. After winning the National League Cup, Gray told LUTV: "I'm enjoying it. "It's been a good week to be honest. I just want more, I want to keep scoring goals but hopefully in the first team next year, prove myself." The £1m prize fund from the Premier League is meted out only to the National League clubs, who also keep all gate receipts. Leeds are set to host a bus parade to celebrate their promotion back to the top-flight - even if the club miss out on becoming champions.
