Leeds United to Face Millwall in Emirates FA Cup Fourth Round at Elland Road
Leeds United’s journey in the Emirates FA Cup has brought an exciting new fixture, as the Whites are set to face Millwall at Elland Road in the fourth round. This matchup will take place on Saturday, 8th February 2025, with a 12:15 pm kick-off. Fans are eagerly awaiting the chance to witness their team battle it out against the London club, who have always proved to be a tough opponent.
Leeds United have had an impressive run in the FA Cup so far, securing a solid victory over Harrogate Town in the third round. Thanks to a crucial goal by Largie Ramazani, Leeds progressed to the next stage, where they now face Millwall. This is an opportunity for the Whites to avenge their previous loss to Millwall, a 1-0 defeat at The Den earlier in the season. Junior Firpo, who was suspended after an incident during that match, has since returned to action following a hamstring injury, and fans are hoping his presence will make a difference in this upcoming fixture.
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However, the FA Cup clash might not be entirely beneficial for Leeds’ promotion hopes in the Championship. While Leeds will be focused on progressing to the next round, their promotion rivals, such as Sheffield United and Sunderland, will not be participating in the FA Cup during this period. Both teams are currently battling it out for promotion and are in contention for a spot in the Premier League. Sheffield United and Sunderland will both be in league action on the same day as Leeds’ FA Cup tie, and should they win, they could gain valuable ground on Leeds in the promotion race. Sheffield United, currently sitting in third place, will take on Portsmouth, while Sunderland will host Watford.
This situation creates a potential challenge for Leeds, as their promotion rivals, who have already been knocked out of the FA Cup, will be able to focus solely on their Championship fixtures. If both Sheffield United and Sunderland were to win on February 8th, Leeds could find themselves slipping further behind in the race for automatic promotion. With both clubs sitting just behind Leeds in the standings, the pressure is mounting on Daniel Farke’s side to perform in both the FA Cup and the league.
Leeds United’s FA Cup ambitions are still alive, and a strong showing against Millwall could give them the momentum they need for the rest of the season. As the Whites look to advance in the competition, their eyes remain firmly set on the Championship, where they aim to secure promotion back to the Premier League. This tie against Millwall, while a distraction for some, offers Leeds a chance for redemption and an opportunity to keep their cup dreams alive.
With the fixture confirmed, fans are eagerly awaiting more details about ticketing and further matchday information. The atmosphere at Elland Road is expected to be electric as Leeds take on Millwall in what promises to be an exciting and hard-fought encounter.
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