Newcastle United U21s came from behind twice to end their four-match losing run in the league to earn a point against Leeds United. Ben Parkinson and an own-goal from Connor Ferguson twice drew the Magpies level, and the hosts held on for a 2-2 draw despite a late red card for Remi Savage.
Ben Dawson named three changes from the side who fell to a late derby defeat in their last outing at Sunderland on January 30. Rodrigo Vilca made his first start in black-and-white since returning from a loan spell with Peruvian side Universitario de Deportes, with Max Thompson and Charlie Wiggett also coming into the team.
Leeds made a fast start, and took the lead after just seven minutes when Mateo Joseph tapped in at the far post. Ben Parkinson drew the hosts level with a fierce drive from the edge of the box, but parity proved to be short-lived as Charlie Allen almost instantly restored the lead.
