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.
League One striker Jermaine Beckford scored the winner at Old Trafford while recent Ballon d’Or contender Raphinha couldn’t make the difference at Crawley, such is the unpredictability of Leeds in the cup. Defeat at Birmingham on Sunday would have been a long way down the list of embarrassing exits but after riding their luck, Daniel Farke's side progressed on penalties.
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.
13. 2012/13: Manchester City 4-0 Leeds - Fifth Round
After beating Tottenham Hotspur in the fourth round, Leeds found Premier League champions Manchester City a step too far. Sergio Aguero was among the goalscorers while James Milner faced his boyhood club. | Getty Images
14. 2011/12: Arsenal 1-0 Leeds - Third Round
Arsenal legend Thierry Henry made an emotional return to his former club, coming off the bench to score the winner on 78 minutes. | Getty Images
15. 2010/11: Leeds United 1-3 Arsenal - Third Round Replay
After drawing 1-1 at the Emirates, Leeds were unable to make use of their home advantage. Bradley Johnson did score an absolute belter though. | Getty Images
16. 2009/10: Leeds 1-3 Tottenham Hotspur - Fourth Round Replay
Jermaine Beckford's late penalty earned Leeds a replay after beating Manchester United in the previous round. Another upset proved too much, however, with Spurs winning 3-1 at Elland Road. | Getty Images