By Geoff Pruce

Fulham v Leeds United | Tuesday 28th February 2023 | 7.45pm | Craven Cottage | #FULLEE

The opposition

  • Javi Gracia won his first game in charge of Leeds at the weekend, as a tense battle with relegation rivals Southampton saw them eke out a 1-0 victory courtesy of a late strike from left-back Junior Firpo.
  • United almost exited the Emirates FA Cup at the first hurdle, only for Sonny Perkins to equalise against Cardiff City in the third minute of stoppage time at the end of the game. They comfortably saw the Bluebirds off in the replay, though, triumphing 5-2 at Elland Road.
  • Round Four was a more routine afternoon, as a strong Leeds outfit made light work of League One Accrington Stanley, securing a 3-1 win to book their place in the hat, where they were drawn away to Fulham.
Leeds players celebrate scoring against Accrington

Fulham team news

Aleksandar Mitrović returns to the fold having missed our previous two Premier League fixtures, while Harrison Reed is fit despite suffering a knock against Wolverhampton Wanderers. Tom Cairney and Neeskens Kebano remain sidelined and Dan James is ineligible against his parent club, but João Palhinha will be available, with his two-match ban applying only to league fixtures.

Leeds team news

Leeds could be without all of Stuart Dallas, Rodrigo Moreno, Liam Cooper, Luis Sinisterra, Adam Forshaw and Pascal Struijk with injury, while Sam Greenwood will definitely miss out through suspension, having accrued two FA Cup yellow cards.

Tickets

Fans can still purchase tickets and be there as Fulham look to book a first Quarter-Final place since 2010.

Weather

There is a small chance of rain in SW6, with temperatures around six degrees.

Player insight

Having not been eligible for the replay against Sunderland, Saša Lukić is hopefully of locking in some minutes against Leeds.

“I didn’t play in the replay in the last round,” he explained. “I was ineligible as I hadn’t played in the first tie.

“This game could be a good opportunity, because all the matches are important for us. We want to get a good result to continue in the competition, and carry on the good results we’ve been achieving recently.”

Coverage

This match will be shown live on BBC One, while FFCtv subscribers can listen to commentary from Gentleman Jim, Sean Davis and Jamie Reid.

John Motson tribute

There will be a period of applause ahead of kick-off, in memory of legendary commentator John Motson.

Extra-time

If the score is level after 90 minutes, there will not be a replay. Extra-time and penalties will take place to settle the tie on the night.

Seating

Fans are reminded to only sit in their allocated seat, as congregating groups could risk ejection from the ground.

Early bird

Fans can take advantage of discounted food and drink inside the ground up until 7.15pm.

Fulham Flutter

Win prizes while supporting the Foundation by playing the Fulham Flutter!

Form

Fulham: DWWWD

Leeds: LDLLW

Top scorers

Fulham: Aleksandar Mitrović (11)

Leeds: Rodrigo Moreno (12)