Leeds United Reach FA Cup Quarterfinals for First Time in 23 Years
Leeds United secured their place in the FA Cup quarterfinals for the first time in 23 years with a dominant 3-0 victory over Norwich City on Sunday, March 8, 2026. ESPN and BBC Sport reported on the match, highlighting Leeds’ impressive attacking performance.
Match Highlights
Sean Longstaff opened the scoring for Leeds in the 32nd minute, followed by Gabriel Gudmundsson who extended the lead just before halftime in the 43rd minute. Joël Piroe sealed the win for Daniel Farke’s side with a goal in the 85th minute. Leeds United’s official website provided a detailed match report.
FA Cup Quarterfinal Draw
Leeds United will join Liverpool, Chelsea, Manchester City, and Arsenal in the quarterfinal draw, which is scheduled to take place on Monday, March 9, 2026, ahead of West Ham’s match against Brentford. ESPN confirmed the draw details.
Other FA Cup Results
The FA Cup as well saw some surprises on Sunday, with Southampton, a Championship side, defeating Fulham 1-0, and League One’s Port Vale stunning Sunderland in an upset. ESPN reported on these unexpected results.
Key Takeaways
- Leeds United reached the FA Cup quarterfinals for the first time in 23 years.
- Sean Longstaff, Gabriel Gudmundsson, and Joël Piroe scored for Leeds.
- Southampton and Port Vale also advanced to the quarterfinals, causing upsets.
- The quarterfinal draw will be held on Monday, March 9, 2026.