Mallik Wilks was the star of Leeds United’s loan legion at the weekend after the youngster grabbed a crucial goal in Doncaster Rovers’ 3-1 win over Walsall.
Wilks was the key man for Grant McCann’s side and showed great composure to double their lead in just the fourth minute.
Elsewhere, it was a good weekend for Lewie Coyle and Conor Shaughnessy.
Here’s a summary of the Whites’ players in action.
Leeds United loan watch as Samuel Saiz slips out of Getafe's squad altogether
Mallik Wilks - Doncaster Rovers
Wilks scored the second goal in a 3-1 win over Walsall at Keepmoat Stadium. He was given man of the match by Doncaster Free Press, who scored him with a nine out of 10. “Won the penalty, scored a delightful goal and caused problems all afternoon with his direct running and trickery,” they said.
Lewie Coyle - Fleetwood Town
Coyle was a key performer as Fleetwood claimed all three points and a clean sheet in a 1-0 win away at Accrington Stanley. Scored an eight with Fleetwood Weekly News in his familiar position of right-back.
Samuel Saiz - Getafe
The Spaniard was once again left out of the matchday squad as Getafe lost 2-0 at home to Leganes.
Leeds United loan watch - Samu Saiz absent again while youngsters struggle for game time
Hadi Sacko - Ankaragücü
Turkish side were once again not in action this weekend. They next take to the field against Fenerbache on April 7.
Pawel Cibicki - Elfsborg
The Swedish outfit get their Allsvenskan campaign underway on Monday evening against Hammarby.
Sam Dalby - Morecambe
Dalby was left out of the matchday squad as Morecambe secured a priceless win over Crawley Town in their bid to avoid the drop. The youngster has struggled for minutes at the Globe Arena since moving on loan in January.
Tom Pearce - Scunthorpe United
The young defender operated at left-back on Saturday, but that couldn’t prevent Scunthorpe losing 2-1 to AFC Wimbledon. Scored a five in the Grimsby Telegraph, who wrote: “Shaky performance from the Leeds loanee. Was caught out defensively on a few occasions, needs to be stronger and impose himself. Crosses into the box were poor.”
Leeds United loan watch with limited minutes and suspensions taking hold alongside a raft of defeats
Conor Shaughnessy - Heart of Midlothian
The young defender got 90 minutes under his belt at centre-back for Hearts as they beat Aberdeen 2-1 on Saturday.
Vurnon Anita - Willem II
Anita was another man to play the full match as Willem II claimed a 3-2 win over Fortuna Sittard. Alexander Isak’s hat-trick secured the points for the Dutch side as they moved to eighth.
Jay-Roy Grot - VVV-Venlo
Grot was a half-time substitute for VVV, but couldn’t prevent them from throwing away a one-goal lead to draw 1-1 away at NAC Breda.
Laurens De Bock - KV Oostende
De Bock came off the bench for 10-man Oostende as they lost 2-1 to AS Eupen in the first of their Europa League play-off games.
Ouasim Bouy - PEC Zwolle
There was no sign of Bouy in the PEC Zwolle squad as they beat FC Emmen 3-0 at home.
Leeds United loan watch - Tyler Denton sees red for Mallik Wilks challenge, Tom Pearce makes debut
Tyler Denton - Peterborough United
Peterborough weren’t in action this weekend with the Checkatrade Trophy taking centre stage. They host Gillingham next weekend on April 6.
Paudie O’Connor - Bradford City
O’Connor made his long-awaited return to the Bradford side, making his first appearance since going off at half-time at Barnsley in a 3-0 defeat on January 12. It was little help, however, as the Bantams lost 1-0 away at play-off chasers Charlton Athletic.
Caleb Ekuban - Trabzonspor
The Turkish side are next in action on April 5, when they travel to Antalyaspor.
Liam Kitching - Harrogate Town
The 19-year-old defender wasn’t involved as Harrogate drew 2-2 with Maidstone United at home. After leading 1-0, James Muldoon’s 63rd-minute penalty eventually secured a point for the hosts.
Alex Machuca - Burgos CF
Machuca failed to emerge from the substitutes’ bench as Burgos lost 2-1 at home to Real Madrid II.
Leeds United loan watch as Mallik Wilks nets again and Samu Saiz makes first La Liga start
Oriol Rey - Conquense
Rey was once again in the starting XI for Conquense, but couldn’t steer the game his side’s way as they drew 0-0 with Cornella.
