Colchester United's under-21s will be hoping to get back to winning ways when they play their penultimate Professional Development League Two game of the season this afternoon.

John McGreal’s side travel to play Leeds United at Thorpe Arch, kick-off 2pm, hoping to get back on track following their 2-1 home defeat at the hands of Millwall, last Thursday.

Colchester are likely to field a young under-21 squad against Leeds, with the first team in action at Crewe Alexandra tomorrow night.

However, the likes of Tosin Olufemi, Jack Curtis, Louis Dunne and Chris Regis should feature.

Tarryn Allarakhia, a right winger formely of Leyton Orient's academy, will make his Colchester under-21 debut after impressed for Maldon and Tiptree this season.

U's academy coach Steve Ball said: "It's a big day for Tarryn.

"He's another exciting young prospect and it's a good chance for him to impress."