FA Cup Fourth Round Preview: Leeds United vs Millwall
Leeds United and Millwall are set to battle for a coveted spot in the FA Cup fifth round this Saturday at Elland Road. This crucial match marks a significant milestone as these teams meet for the first time in FA Cup history.
Leeds United earned their place in the fourth round with a narrow 1-0 victory over Harrowgate Town. Meanwhile, Millwall secured their position through a convincing 3-0 win against Dagenham & Redbridge FC.
Current Form and Championship Standing
Leeds United has been in exceptional form, maintaining an unbeaten run of five games since their last FA Cup appearance. Their impressive performance has placed them at the top of the EFL Championship table with a comfortable five-point cushion.
Millwall, currently sitting 14th in the Championship, has shown resilience with a four-game unbeaten streak despite an earlier setback against Hull City.
Key Match Statistics:
• Leeds United boasts an impressive home record against Millwall, winning 8 of their last 9 encounters
• This marks the first-ever FA Cup meeting between these historic clubs
• Leeds United could achieve their third consecutive FA Cup fifth round appearance
• Millwall seeks their first FA Cup fifth round qualification since 2018/19
Team News:
Leeds United:
– Patrick Bamford (hamstring injury) remains the only absentee
– Karl Darlow expected to start in goal
– Anticipated 4-2-3-1 formation
Millwall:
– Five players unavailable including Femi Azeez and Josh Coburn
– Ryan Leonard out until late March
– Lukas Jensen likely to guard the net
Expected Starting Lineups:
Leeds United (4-2-3-1):
Darlow; Schmidt, Guilavogui, Struijk, Byram; Gruev, Rothwell; Gnonto, Aaronson, Ramazani; Joseph
Millwall (4-2-3-1):
Jensen; Crama, Tanganga, Cooper, Bryan; Mitchell, De Norre; Watmore, Honeyman, Connolly; Ivanovic
Match Prediction:
Given Leeds United’s current form and strong home record, they are favorites to secure a 2-0 victory. While Millwall’s recent improvement suggests a competitive match, Leeds’ superior quality should prevail in this crucial cup tie.
Don’t miss this exciting FA Cup clash! Secure your tickets now to witness this historic first-ever FA Cup meeting between Leeds United and Millwall at Elland Road.
