West Ham will face Leeds United in the FA Cup quarter-final, aiming to balance their Premier League goals with the chance for cup success. West Ham last reached the semi-finals in 2006, while Leeds has not been this far since 1987, making this a significant match for both teams.
West Ham vs Leeds United: Team News & Predicted Lineups for FA Cup Quarter-Final
Date: Sunday, 5th April 2026
Venue: The London Stadium
Kick-off: 16:30 GMT
Last meeting: Leeds 2-1 West Ham (24th October 2025, Premier League)
Referee: Craig Pawson
Current Odds: West Ham 3/4, Leeds 1/1
West Ham Team News
Manager Nuno Espirito Santo is evaluating player fitness after the international break. Some players returned with minor issues.
Crysencio Summerville, who missed the last two matches due to a calf injury, is being assessed daily for recovery. Espirito Santo stated, “We will make decisions based on how he feels.”
Regarding the focus on the cup and the Premier League, he emphasized a one-game-at-a-time approach, saying, “We are fully focused on preparing for the FA Cup match against Leeds.”
He mentioned the significance of reaching the semi-finals for fans, saying, “We know it would mean a lot to them. We expect their support on this important night.”
Leeds United Team News
Manager Daniel Farke indicated that striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin is uncertain for the match due to a minor hamstring issue that kept him from training on Thursday.
Farke acknowledged that while Premier League survival is the top priority, he values the FA Cup as well and intends to field a strong team. He stated, “If a player is at risk, we won’t take chances.”
Reflecting on his team’s goals, he said, “The group is committed to achieving success over the next seven weeks.”
He expressed hopes of reaching the semi-finals, acknowledging it would be a significant moment for the club’s history.
West Ham Predicted Lineup
GK: Alphonse Areola
RB: Aaron Wan-Bissaka
CB: Konstantinos Mavrapanos
CB: Axel Disasi
LB: El Hadji Malick Diouf
CM: Tomas Soucek
CM: Mateus Fernandes
CM: Soungoutou Magassa
RW: Jarrod Bowen
ST: Taty Castellanos
LW: Adama Traore
Leeds Predicted Lineup
GK: Lucas Perri
CB: Joe Rodon
CB: Jaka Bijol
CB: Pascal Struijk
RWB: James Justin
LWB: Gabriel Gudmundsson
CM: Ethan Ampadu
CM: Ao Tanaka
AM: Brenden Aaronson
AM: Anton Stach
ST: Lukas Nmecha
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