Phil Hay reacts to Leeds United development this week
Phil Hay has expressed his surprise as Leeds United have been drawn at home in the FA Cup fourth round against Plymouth Argyle.
That’s because the Whites were handed 13 straight away draws before this and it led to plenty of jokes being made about it on social media.
Leeds beat Peterborough 3-0 in the third round and now have a date at Elland Road to look forward to.
The Athletic’s Hay wrote on Twitter, “Leeds at home. Would you believe it. To Plymouth in round four of the FA Cup.”
Surprise surprise
Leeds’ unprecedented streak of 13 consecutive away draws in the FA Cup, with the remarkable possibility of one in 8,192, has been a statistical anomaly that has captured attention.
The anticipation of the possibility of a 14th away draw added to the intrigue, with the probability of one in 16,384 before the sequence began.
However, this unique and highly improbable phenomenon is now coming to an end as Leeds United was drawn at home against Plymouth Argyle in the FA Cup fourth round.
This unexpected result has surprised not only fans but even the official Twitter handle of Leeds United.
The conclusion of this streak marks the conclusion of an extraordinary statistical quirk, bringing an end to Leeds’ prolonged run of away fixtures in the FA Cup.
Hopefully, the Whites go on a cup run as this is a highly favourable draw for them and Daniel Farke will surely be relishing the occasion.
In other Leeds United news, an international player linked with a move to Elland Road is unhappy at his current club and could be on his way out in the January transfer window.