Leeds United’s recent FA Cup history has been mixed to say the least. It’s been 23 years since they last progressed beyond the fifth round and in that time they’ve gone from beating Manchester United or Tottenham Hotspur to losing against Histon or Crawley Town.
They will have a keen eye on this evening’s fifth round draw with hope of securing a good tie and a quarter-final place for the first time since 2002/2003. And ahead of that draw, the YEP has looked back at where Leeds’ previous FA Cup campaigns have ended stretching back to the League One days of 2009/10.
Winger Femi Azeez scored twice as Leeds fell to a disappointing home defeat. It proved a rare blot on an otherwise excellent season that ended with promotion.
1. 2024/25: Leeds 0-2 Millwall - Third Round
Winger Femi Azeez scored twice as Leeds fell to a disappointing home defeat. It proved a rare blot on an otherwise excellent season that ended with promotion. | Getty Images
Mateo Joseph scored twice in a spirited Leeds performance at Stamford Bridge. The Whites eventually fell to a late Conor Gallagher winner.
2. 2023/24: Chelsea 3-2 Leeds - Fifth Round
Mateo Joseph scored twice in a spirited Leeds performance at Stamford Bridge. The Whites eventually fell to a late Conor Gallagher winner. | AFP via Getty Images
A decent cup run came amid growing Premier League relegation trouble. Future Leeds promotion hero Manor Solomon was among the Fulham goalscorers, producing a trademark curling finish.
3. 2022/23: Fulham 2-0 Leeds - Fifth Round
A decent cup run came amid growing Premier League relegation trouble. Future Leeds promotion hero Manor Solomon was among the Fulham goalscorers, producing a trademark curling finish. | Getty Images
Goals from Manuel Lanzini and Jarrod Bowen dumped Premier League Leeds out at the first attempt. The Whites went on to just about survive in the Premier League.
4. 2021/22: West Ham 2-0 Leeds - Third Round
Goals from Manuel Lanzini and Jarrod Bowen dumped Premier League Leeds out at the first attempt. The Whites went on to just about survive in the Premier League. | Getty Images
Raphinha's first taste of FA Cup football ended in a humiliating defeat against League Two opposition. The future Ballon d'Or contender was on one side, with reality TV star Mark Wright on the other.
5. 2020/21: Crawley Town 3-0 Leeds - Third Round
Raphinha's first taste of FA Cup football ended in a humiliating defeat against League Two opposition. The future Ballon d'Or contender was on one side, with reality TV star Mark Wright on the other. | Getty Images
Marcelo Bielsa's Leeds fought hard but were eventually outclassed by Premier League Arsenal, with Reiss Nelson on target. Like Millwall in 2024/25, it mattered little once promotion was achieved.
6. 2019/20: Arsenal 1-0 Leeds - Third Round
Marcelo Bielsa's Leeds fought hard but were eventually outclassed by Premier League Arsenal, with Reiss Nelson on target. Like Millwall in 2024/25, it mattered little once promotion was achieved. | Getty Images