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Samuel Fabre

Sat 4 April 2026 11:10, UK

Leeds United travel to West Ham for an FA Cup quarter-final clash on Sunday afternoon.

The tie is set up well for Leeds to advance, and fans will be hoping that their side can move one step closer to winning their first FA Cup since 1972.

The Whites have knocked out Derby County, Birmingham City and Norwich City on their route to this stage, and they’ll be desperate to reach the semi-finals for the first time in 39 years.

However, Daniel Farke‘s side are winless in their last six Premier League games, and the goals have dried up as they fight to have a successful season on multiple fronts.

Leeds are dreaming of reaching the semi-finals, but they’ll have to be at their best if they want to overcome Nuno Espirito Santo’s side.

Form guide

West Ham (last six games all comps): L D D W L L

Leeds (last six games all comps): D L W L L D

Head-to-head

Leeds beat West Ham 2-1 at Elland Road earlier in the season, which significantly boosted their hopes of survival at the time.

The last time the Whites won at the London Stadium came in January 2022, with Jack Harrison’s hat-trick securing a 3-2 victory.

However, that is the only time Leeds have beaten West Ham away from home since 2002, which is definitely a worrying sign.

Although they have been on the right side of this fixture more often than not, the Peacocks will be aware that Sunday’s match will be incredibly tough.

Team news and predicted lineups

Ao Tanaka could come into the team for Anton Stach, with Farke confirming that although the German midfielder should be fit to play a part, he is dealing with minor hip problems.

Dominic Calvert-Lewin is also a doubt for the match, meaning Noah Okafor could start up front alongside Lukas Nmecha.

Otherwise, Leeds have no injury problems, which is a huge relief for Farke at this crucial stage in the season.

As for West Ham, they’ll have former Leeds star Crysencio Summerville fit again, while Jarrod Bowen and Taty Castellanos will likely join him in attack.

West Ham predicted XI: Areola; Wan-Bissaka, Mavropanos, Disasi, Diouf; Fernandes, Soucek; Bowen, Wilson, Summerville, Castellanos

Leeds predicted XI: Perri; Rodon, Bijol, Struijk; Bogle, Ampadu, Tanaka, Gudmundsson; Aaronson; Okafor, Nmecha

We say: West Ham 2-1 Leeds United

Only four points separate these two teams in the Premier League table, which shows how close a cup tie this could be.

The return of Summerville is excellent news for West Ham, while Leeds may have to play without their top scorer in East London.

It’s safe to say that Leeds are the better team from a defensive aspect, but given that West Ham have home advantage, they could hold the edge.

Therefore, a 2-1 win for the hosts is the most likely outcome, and Leeds’ 39-year wait to reach the semi-finals of the FA Cup could be extended.