Leeds United faces Norwich City in the FA Cup this afternoon at Elland Road, aiming for a place in the quarter-finals.
Leeds hopes to reach this stage for the first time since the 2002-03 season. They have overcome tough matches by beating Derby County and Birmingham City, with the latter requiring a penalty shootout after a draw.
Leeds is looking to bounce back after recent home losses, losing 1–0 to Manchester City and Sunderland. Sitting 15th in the Premier League, just three points above the relegation zone, a win against Norwich would help restore confidence.
Norwich City arrives with strong form in the Championship, winning nine of their last 11 matches across competitions. Managed by Philippe Clement, they have impressed in the FA Cup, scoring eight goals while defeating Walsall and West Bromwich Albion.
While they are 12 points away from playoff spots, Norwich has performed well away from home, losing only once in their last eight away games. However, they have not won against Leeds in their last eight meetings and have struggled historically against top-flight teams in the FA Cup while outside the Premier League.
Leeds United vs Norwich City – Match preview and team news
- Date: Sunday, 8 March 2026
- Kick-off: 16:30 GMT
- Venue: Elland Road, Leeds
- Referee: Darren England
- VAR: Andrew Kitchen
- Last Meeting: Leeds United 2–0 Norwich City (22 JAN 2025, Championship)
Team News
Leeds United
Daniel Farke expects most players to be available, with Noah Okafor the only confirmed out due to injury. Farke may make some changes after a busy schedule, urging his players to take their opportunities. Dominic Calvert-Lewin is looking to break a scoring drought over his last four matches.
Norwich City
Philippe Clement reported midfielder Pelle Mattsson will not travel but is close to returning. Anis Ben Slimane, who leads with four assists, is fit to play. Captain Kenny McLean will make his 300th appearance this weekend. Oscar Schwartau is still out but is back to running.
Form
Leeds United
Leeds has a good recent record against Norwich, winning nine of their last 15 encounters. They’ve advanced from their last six FA Cup ties against lower-division teams. Although they struggled to score in the last two league games, they’ve won eight of their last nine matches at home against lower-league sides.
Norwich City
Norwich boasts one of the top away records in the Championship recently. Anis Ben Slimane has been crucial to their cup success, recording two assists in the last two rounds. However, they haven’t beaten Leeds in any competition since February 2019.
Predicted Lineups
Leeds United Predicted XI (4-3-3): Perri; Struijk, Bijol, Bornauw; James, Tanaka, Longstaff, Gudmundsson; Stach, Piroe, Nmecha
Norwich City Predicted XI (4-2-3-1): Grimshaw; Stacey, McConville, Darling, Fisher; Wright, Field, Gibbs, Maghoma, Ahmed; Kvistgaarden
How to Watch Leeds United vs Norwich City?
Viewers in the UK can watch the match live on TNT Sports 1 and TNT Sports Ultimate, with coverage starting at 16:00 GMT before the kick-off at 16:30.
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