Bristol City Under-18s fell to a 1-0 defeat to Leeds United in the Third Round of the FA Youth Cup at the Robins High Performance Centre.
Carrick Njinko opened the scoring for Leeds United with less than 15 minutes remaining, slotting the ball past Freddie Godden.
Bristol City produced multiple chances; however, it wasn’t enough to take the game to penalties.
The Under 18s return to action in the Professional Development League against Watford on Friday, December 19th at the Robins High Performance Centre. Kick-off is at 12pm.
It was an even match for the first half an hour, with each side having numerous chances.
Skinner had the first chance for the Young Robins, after holding off a number of Leeds defenders before sending a cross straight into the hands of keeper Oliver Wood.
Leeds pressured the City defence with shots from Carrick Njinko, Harry Gray and Callum Mills forcing Godden into multiple saves.
Bristol City turned it around shortly before the break with Harry Hogg on the counter attack, however his through-ball to Skinner ran out for a goal kick.
City captain Louis Derrick was forced off the pitch shortly into the second half after he picked up a knock, and Billy Amos was brought on to replace him.
The Robins piled on the pressure after the break, after a flurry of chances in front of the Leeds goal called Wood into action.
The home side made a double change in the 75th minute, as Excellent Ikpeama and Oliver Williams were replaced by Daniel Ezendu and Stan Sainsbury.
Carrick Njinko took the lead for Leeds United in the 76th minute, with his volley soaring past Godden in the City goal at close range.
Trayvion Jackson came on to replace Pawal Kalkowski for the final five minutes and despite late efforts from City, it wasn’t enough to force an equaliser, with Leeds progressing through to the Fourth Round.
Starting XI: Freddie Godden, Cavalli Walker, Oliver Williams (Stan Sainsbury), Louis Derrick (Billy Amos), Marley Thelwell, Tomos Gibbs, Victor Akinbo, Harry Hogg, Luke Skinner, Excellent Ikpeama (Daniel Ezendu), Pawel Kalkowski (Trayvion Jackson).
Substitutes not used: Hugo Kemmery, Desmond Barimiah, Isaac Abbott
Report by Liv Blackmore
