Match report: U23s draw with Leicester in action-packed contest

Liverpool U23s earned a commendable 2-2 draw against Leicester City at the Kirkby Academy on Monday afternoon.

The Reds took the lead in the Premier League 2 contest after 18 minutes through Leighton Clarkson's fine finish, despite having Morgan Boyes sent off early on.

Jake Wakeling equalised for Leicester on the stroke of half-time as Ben Woodburn then went up the other end to make it 2-1 with a penalty in first-half stoppage time.

But Barry Lewtas' side were made to settle for a point in their penultimate fixture of the season when Kasey McAteer fired in midway through the second period.

As both teams searched for a winner, Liverpool substitute Tyler Morton was also dismissed with seconds…