Leeds-uniteds-youth-academy”>Alex Mowatt: One of the Players to Emerge from Leeds United‘s Youth Academy
Alex Mowatt was among the talented young players who broke through from Leeds United‘s youth setup during the club’s mid-table Championship years around a decade ago. Alongside current Leeds player Sam Byram, as well as Lewis Cook and Charlie Taylor, Mowatt made 125 senior appearances for his boyhood club, contributing 26 goals and assists.
Mowatt has since become a regular for West Bromwich Albion, spending the last four seasons with the Baggies. Similar to his time at Elland Road, he’s been involved in 21 goals in 112 appearances for West Brom. However, this campaign has seen the midfielder enjoy his most productive season so far.
With 8 goals and assists in 32 games, including 6 goals from midfield, Mowatt is likely to feature prominently when West Brom visit Elland Road this weekend. The 27-year-old has been discussing the upcoming clash against his former side.
Leeds-united”>Alex Mowatt Sends a Warning to Leeds United
West Brom have been in mixed form since Tony Mowbray took over as manager in January, recording 3 wins, 3 losses, and a draw in his 7 games in charge. However, they remain in 5th place in the Championship table.
Mowatt, who has faced Leeds on 4 occasions since leaving the club in 2017, has told West Brom’s official website that they will be playing to win at Elland Road. “I’m excited. It’s the first time I’ll have played with fans there. It is going to be a tough game, they’re flying so it’s going to be difficult. We want to play our style and we go to the game wanting to win the game.”
Leeds will be brimming with confidence after recent wins against Sheffield United and Sunderland, but Mowatt is confident West Brom can spring an upset, having beaten Leeds at The Hawthorns on one occasion in the last 8 meetings between the two sides.
Leeds-united”>Alex Mowatt’s History Against Leeds United
Mowatt has faced his former club Leeds on 4 occasions since leaving the club in 2017, twice while playing for Barnsley and twice for West Brom. Interestingly, the midfielder captained Barnsley in both of their matches against Leeds during Marcelo Bielsa’s tenure as Leeds manager, including a 1-0 defeat at a crowdless Elland Road in 2020.
| Date | Club | Competition | Venue | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 September, 2019 | Barnsley | Championship | Oakwell | Barnsley 0-2 Leeds |
| 16 July, 2020 | Barnsley | Championship | Elland Road | Leeds 1-0 Barnsley |
| 29 December, 2023 | West Brom | Championship | The Hawthorns | West Brom 1-0 Leeds |
| 17 August, 2024 | West Brom | Championship | The Hawthorns | West Brom 0-0 Leeds |
With Leeds‘ recent resurgence and West Brom’s unpredictable form, the upcoming clash at Elland Road promises to be an intriguing encounter. Mowatt will be eager to put in a strong performance against his former club and help the Baggies secure a crucial victory in their push for promotion.
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