Football

Leeds United hit the road in the next two weeks buoyed by a fourth straight victory and another examination passed by their patched up defence.

Kippax youngster Jamie Shackleton admitted it was “special” to start his first league game at Elland Road when he came into the Leeds United team for their 2-1 victory over QPR last Saturday.

Leeds United’s long wait for a penalty finally ended and it proved a crucial one as they came from behind to make it four wins on the spin with a 2-1 success against Queens Park Rangers.

Hartshead are flying the flag in the West Riding County FA Challenge Cup after they earned a cracking 3-2 win over Springhead.

Overthorpe Sports Club suffered a disappointing 4-2 defeat at home to Ryhill in the Wakefield League Premier Division last Saturday.

Old Batelians racked up a ninth straight victory as they moved three points clear at the top of Yorkshire Amateur League Division Five after thrashing Shire Academics Fourths 9-0 last Saturday.

Birstall Cricket Club moved to within two points of Heavy Woollen Sunday League Championship leaders Mount Pleasant following a convincing 7-0 win against lowly Clifton Rangers Reserves last weekend.

Howden Clough have slipped into the bottom two of West Yorkshire League Division One following a 2-1 defeat at home to Kippax last Saturday.

Nine points, three wins and three clean sheets – it has been quite the return to action for Leeds United after the last international break.

Liversedge were hit for six in a nightmare derby display at home to Eccleshill United last Saturday.

Pablo Hernandez put Leeds United back on top of the Sky Bet Championship for a few hours at least as he scored a rare winning goal for the Whites at Bramall Lane.

Dewsbury Rangers racked up a sixth straight win in Yorkshire Amateur League Division One as they overcame Alwoodley Reserves 5-3 last Saturday.

Snowdon held their nerve to overcome Ravenswharfe on penalties in the Heavy Woollen Challenge Trophy first round last Sunday.

Marcelo Bielsa revealed his delight for goalkeeper Bailey Peacock-Farrell who emerged as the hero of Leeds United’s hard fought 1-0 victory over Reading at Elland Road.

Liversedge broke their home duck in the Northern Counties East League Premier Division as they earned a 2-1 victory over Harrogate Railway Athletic last Saturday.

Head coach Marcelo Bielsa was pleased with his patched-up side as Leeds United bounced back from their huge disappointment at West Brom with a 2-0 success against 10-man Bristol City 2-0 at Elland Road.

Leeds United have been plunged into a goalkeeper crisis ahead of their return to action against Bristol City at Elland Road on Saturday.

Liversedge moved out of the Northern Counties East League Premier Division relegation zone on Wednesday night as they fought back from two goals down to beat Albion Sports 4-2.