James Atama
Leeds United and Millwall Set to Clash in FA Cup Fourth Round
Leeds United will take a break from their Championship title bid to host Millwall at Elland Road in the FA Cup fourth round on Saturday. The Whites are seeking revenge against the Lions after suffering a 1-0 defeat in their league meeting in November.
Leeds are on a 14-match unbeaten run in all competitions, having kept six consecutive clean sheets, including a 2-0 win over Coventry City on Wednesday. Manager Daniel Farke praised his team’s “top-class performance” but urged them to be more efficient in the final third.
Millwall, under new head coach Alex Neil, have won their last three matches, including a 2-1 victory over Queens Park Rangers. The Lions are bidding to reach the fifth round of the FA Cup for the first time since 2018-19.
Leeds have a strong record against Millwall at home, winning eight of their last nine meetings. However, Millwall have never faced Leeds in the FA Cup before, and their only previous cup encounters were in the Full Members’ Cup in the late 1980s.
Injury Update
Leeds’ only injury concern is striker Patrick Bamford, who is still recovering from a hamstring injury. Manager Farke may rotate his squad, with key players like Joe Rodon, Ethan Ampadu, and Joel Piroe possibly starting on the bench or being rested.
Millwall’s Femi Azeez and Josh Coburn have returned to training, while Shaun Hutchinson and Aidomo Emakhu are close to making a comeback. Ryan Leonard is targeting a return from injury at the end of March.
Predicted Lineups
Leeds United: Darlow; Schmidt, Guilavogui, Struijk, Byram; Gruev, Rothwell; Gnonto, Aaronson, Ramazani; Joseph
Millwall: Jensen; Crama, Tanganga, Cooper, Bryan; Mitchell, De Norre; Watmore, Honeyman, Connolly; Ivanovic
Prediction
Leeds United are favorites to win, but Millwall will provides a tough challenge. A 2-0 win for the Whites is predicted, but the Lions may cause an upset if they can capitalize on any mistakes from the Leeds defense.
The match promises to be an intense and exciting encounter, with both teams looking to progress to the next round of the FA Cup. Will Leeds United’s strong form continue, or can Millwall pull off a surprise win?
