FA Cup Fourth Round Preview: Leeds United vs Millwall
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Fixture: Leeds United vs Millwall
Date: Saturday, 8 February 2025
Kick-off: 12:15 GMT
Venue: Elland Road, Leeds
Match Overview
The FA Cup, where form counts for nothing, and history has a habit of repeating itself. Leeds United and Millwall—two clubs with fire in their bellies and fans who live for days like these—meet once again. It’s a clash built on history, on rivalries renewed, and on the promise of glory or heartbreak.
Elland Road is the setting, and Leeds, under Daniel Farke, have their eyes on more than just promotion back to the Premier League. The FA Cup represents an opportunity, a chance to remind the rest of England of their stature. Their 7-0 demolition of Cardiff in their last match sent a clear message: Leeds are in ruthless form.
But Millwall aren’t coming to lie down. Under Alex Neil, the Lions have sharpened their claws, winning their last three league outings. Gritty, resilient, and built for battles like this, they won’t be intimidated by the atmosphere or the occasion.
Recent Form & Cup Journey
Leeds (Last 5 matches in all competitions)
- W 7-0 vs Cardiff (Championship)
- D 0-0 vs Burnley (Championship)
- W 2-0 vs Norwich (Championship)
- W 3-0 vs Sheffield Wednesday (Championship)
- W 1-0 vs Town (FA Cup Third Round)
Farke’s side has been solid at the back and ruthless in attack, making them a dangerous proposition.
Millwall (Last 5 matches in all competitions)
- W 2-1 vs QPR (Championship)
- W 1-0 vs OPA (Championship)
- W 1-0 vs Luton (Championship)
- D 2-2 vs Cardiff (Championship)
- L 0-1 vs Hull (Championship)
Millwall’s recent surge suggests they won’t go down without a fight, and they’ve already proven they can grind out results away from home.
Head-to-Head & FA Cup History
Leeds hold 19 wins in this fixture, compared to 17 for Millwall, with 5 draws.
Last Meeting (November 2024): Millwall 1-0 Leeds – a bruising encounter settled by a single goal.
Leeds have won three of the last five meetings, but Millwall’s last FA Cup trip to Elland Road in 2013 saw them win 2-0.
This fixture is never short of drama, and Saturday will be no different.
Team News & Predicted Lineups
Leeds United Team News
Leeds have a strong squad available, but Farke might rotate slightly to keep his side fresh.
Possible XI (4-2-3-1)
- GK: Illan Meslier
- DEF: Jayden Bogle, Joe Rodon, Pascal Struijk, Junior Firpo
- MID: Joe Rothwell, Ethan Ampadu
- ATT MID: Brenden Aaronson, Manor Solomon, Daniel James
- ST: Joel Piroe
Expect Aaronson and Solomon to lead the charge with their creativity, while Piroe will be the focal point up top.
Millwall Team News
Millwall have two injury concerns—Ryan Leonard (strain injury) and F. Azeez (muscle injury), both out until mid-February—but Alex Neil still has plenty of firepower at his disposal.
Possible XI (4-4-2)
- GK: Lukas Jensen
- DEF: Joe Bryan, Jake Cooper, Japhet Tanganga, Tristan Crama
- MID: George Saville, Casper de Norre
- ATT MID: Aaron Connolly, George Honeyman, Duncan Watmore
- FOR: Mihailo Ivanovic
Millwall will likely sit deep and try to hit Leeds on the break, with Connolly and Ivanovic key to unlocking the Whites’ defence.
Tactical Breakdown & What to Expect
Leeds United’s Approach
- Expect Leeds to dominate possession and keep the ball moving quickly.
- Daniel James’ pace down the wing will be key to stretching Millwall’s deep defensive line.
- Set-pieces could be crucial, as Leeds will look to exploit Millwall’s physicality at both ends of the pitch.
Millwall’s Approach
- Compact, physical, and hard to break down—Millwall will defend deep and look to frustrate Leeds.
- Counter-attacks will be their best bet, with Watmore and Connolly using their ability from out wide.
- If they keep it tight until the last 20 minutes, expect them to push forward aggressively.
Prediction: Leeds’ Firepower vs Millwall’s Resilience
Elland Road will be rocking, and Leeds’ current form suggests they should have enough to edge this one. Millwall will fight, they always do, but Leeds should control the game and wear them down.
Final Score Prediction: Leeds United 2-0 Millwall
A physical battle is expected, full of crunching tackles and drama.
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The FA Cup was made for days like these. Leeds dream of a deep cup run, while Millwall dream of an upset. But at Elland Road, in front of their roaring faithful, Leeds might just have too much for the Lions to handle.
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