Leeds United Under-21s Kick Off 2026/27 Premier League Cup Campaign

Leeds United’s Under-21s launch their 2026/27 campaign tonight with a Premier League Cup trip to face Stoke City Under-21s, as a new group looks to make its mark.

Kick-off at Newcastle Town is set for 7pm, with Robbie Cook handed the gloves for the opener.

Starting Lineup

In front of him, Leeds line up with a back three of Jacob Howard, Louis Enahoro-Marcus and Jonny Howson, offering a solid, physical base for what looks an adventurous shape. Out wide, Freddie Lane and Louis Philpott are tasked with providing the width, expected to shuttle up and down the flanks all evening.

Ollie Pickles wears the armband and anchors the midfield, joined by Sam Chambers in the centre of the pitch. Ahead of them, Harvey Vincent, Sam Alker and Carrick Njinko form a lively-looking front three, charged with setting the tone for the season in the final third.

Substitutes

On the bench, head coach options include George Kenyon, Jacob Render, Loui Whitehead, Josh McDonald, Kenneth Mensah and a Trialist, giving Leeds flexibility if the game opens up under the lights.

Starting XI: Cook (GK), Lane, Philpott, Howard, Enahoro-Marcus, Howson, Vincent, Pickles (C), Njinko, Chambers, Alker.