Leeds United U21 suffered a disappointing 1-0 home defeat to Stoke City U21 in an English U21 Premier League contest on January 16, 2026. A solitary goal from the visitors was enough to separate the sides in a match where chances were at a premium. Stoke scored what proved to be the winner midway through the first half, capitalizing on a defensive error from the Leeds youngsters. Despite dominating possession in the second period, Leeds U21 struggled to break down a resolute Stoke defense and create clear-cut opportunities. The result sees Stoke pick up a valuable away win while Leeds will rue missed chances in front of their home supporters.