Leeds United host Norwich City at Elland Road this evening, aiming to reach the FA Cup quarter-finals for the first time in 23 years.
The Whites secured this fifth-round tie following a dramatic penalty shootout win over Birmingham City. Consequently, manager Daniel Farke praised his team’s immense resilience.
Now, he faces a Norwich side that regularly struggles against Leeds. Notably, the hosts have lost just two of their last 15 meetings with the Canaries. Furthermore, they look to maintain a perfect home record against lower-league opposition.
Notably, five of the last six FA Cup ties Leeds have played against lower-league sides have resulted in progression for the Whites. A victory today would mark a significant milestone for a club that has not reached the last eight of this competition since the era of Terry Venables.
Leeds United team news
Daniel Farke manages a squad with excellent availability, reporting that only one senior player is currently sidelined. Notably, Noah Okafor remains out of team training and will not feature tonight. Consequently, Farke may hand a start to Lukas Nmecha, who netted the crucial opening goal in the fourth-round win.
Notably, goalkeeper Lucas Perri is expected to start after his heroic penalty save helped the club reach this stage. The manager has emphasised the importance of squad depth, suggesting he may rotate to manage the fatigue from a busy Premier League schedule.
Lucas Perri will start in goal behind a defensive line likely featuring Pascal Struijk and Jaka Bijol. In midfield, Ao Tanaka and Sean Longstaff are poised to anchor the side, with Daniel James and Gabriel Gudmundsson providing width. Joel Piroe and Anton Stach will support Lukas Nmecha in attack.
Leeds United predicted lineup
Leeds United Predicted XI (4-3-3): Perri; Struijk, Bijol, Bornauw; James, Tanaka, Longstaff, Gudmundsson; Stach, Piroe, Nmecha
When will the match kick off?
The FA Cup fixture takes place at Elland Road on Sunday, 8 March 2026. Kick-off is scheduled for 16:30 GMT.
How to watch Leeds United vs Norwich City?
In the UK, the match will be broadcast live on TNT Sports 1. Fans can also stream the action via the discovery+ app.
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