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Samuel Fabre

Sun 5 April 2026 7:10, UK

Leeds United face West Ham in Sunday’s FA Cup quarter-final at the London Stadium.

The Whites haven’t been at their best for the past two months, with the fifth-round win over Norwich being their only victory in the last seven games.

While Daniel Farke‘s side haven’t found many wins to come by in the Premier League, they now have the perfect opportunity to regain confidence in the FA Cup against a side that currently sits below them in the table.

Having already beaten Derby County, Birmingham City and Norwich City in the FA Cup this season, the Whites should feel confident of reaching the semi-finals for the first time since 1987.

A lot will be at stake when West Ham host Leeds at the London Stadium, and MOT Leeds News highlights everything you need to know ahead of the match at the London Stadium.

How to watch West Ham vs Leeds

West Ham might be 18th in the Premier League, but they’ve been impressive under Nuno Espirito Santo in 2026.

In the FA Cup, they overcame tough tests against QPR and Burton Albion before knocking out Brentford on penalties in the fifth round.

The game will be televised on TNT Sports 1 and TNT Sports Ultimate, with kick-off at 4:30pm and coverage beginning at 4:00pm.

It is also available to watch on HBO Max, with a subscription needed for their website or app.

Leeds beat the Hammers 2-1 at Elland Road earlier in the season, and they’ll have full belief that they can secure a place at Wembley for the semi-finals.

The tie is perfectly set up 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.

Several players will be hoping to impress Farke, but one man who is set for more misery on the bench is Sean Longstaff.

Why Sean Longstaff will feel gutted not to start vs West Ham

He has seamlessly slotted into the spine of the Leeds team, and his contributions were vital to the way the team played.

Longstaff has been brilliant for Leeds in multiple different aspects, combining his physical presence and technical ability to become one of the top creators in the Premier League this season before suffering a serious injury in December.

However, Farke has evolved his tactics in the last few months, which has greatly impacted his chances of playing consistently.

With only one league start in 2026, Longstaff’s only chances of impressing have come in the FA Cup, and he scored in the fifth-round win over Norwich.

However, given the fact that we are now in the quarter-finals, Farke probably won’t risk playing him in a game of this magnitude.

While that is perhaps unfair on Longstaff, it won’t be a surprise for the Leeds fans, who have become used to seeing the likes of Ilia Gruev and Brenden Aaronson selected over him.

Although the English midfielder will be gutted, all he can do is make an impact off the bench against West Ham.