2016 Premier League 2: Sunday’s U23 Results, Latest Rankings, Updated Fixtures

Liverpool won the Merseyside mini derby by beating local rivals Everton 2-0 at Prenton Park in Birkenhead on Sunday.

Brooks Lennon and Harry Wilson scored the goals to move the Reds up to second in the Premier League 2 Division One standings, just two points shy of leaders Everton, who stay top despite their derby setback.

The day began with Sunderland and Reading battling to a 1-1 draw at the Eppleton Colliery Welfare Ground.

Here are the scores from Sunday’s matches:

Here’s what those results mean for the standings:

For the full standings, visit the Premier League’s official site.

Here are the updated fixtures: 

Recap

Liverpool fielded a strong side, featuring centre-back Mamadou Sakho and creative midfielders Wilson and Cameron Brannagan. Meanwhile, Everton gave playing time to a host of fledglings.

James Pearce of the Liverpool Echo detailed both starting lineups:

Team sheet from Prenton Park #LFC #EFC pic.twitter.com/BecR93NKgh

— James Pearce (@JamesPearceEcho) October 23, 2016

Understandably for a derby, there were plenty of full-blooded challenges during heated early exchanges. One …

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