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Leeds United
Abe Hamdali
Brighton & Hove Albion
Brian Beerman
FA Cup Quarterfinals
Head To Head Results
| S | M | COMPETITION | HOME | AWAY | WON |  | - |  | - |  | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 10 | FA Cup Round 2 | | 0 | - | 1 | | | 1 | - | 0 | - | 0 |
| 2 | 13 | 1st Division | | 1 | - | 2 | | | 2 | - | 0 | - | 0 |
| 2 | 34 | 1st Division | | 0 | - | 0 | | | 2 | - | 1 | - | 0 |
| 3 | 1 | FA Cup Round 1 | | 1 | - | 0 | | | 2 | - | 1 | - | 1 |
| 3 | 12 | 2nd Division | | 1 | - | 1 | | | 2 | - | 2 | - | 1 |
| 3 | 30 | 2nd Division | | 0 | - | 1 | | | 2 | - | 2 | - | 2 |
| 4 | 5 | 3rd Division | | 0 | - | 1 | | | 2 | - | 2 | - | 3 |
| 4 | 25 | 3rd Division | | 1 | - | 0 | | | 2 | - | 2 | - | 4 |
| 4 | 28 | Youth Cup Round 2 | | 0 | - (n) | 2 | | | 2 | - | 2 | - | 5 |
| 5 | 20 | 3rd Division | | 1 | - | 1 | | | 2 | - | 3 | - | 5 |
| 5 | 39 | 3rd Division | | 0 | - | 0 | | | 2 | - | 4 | - | 5 |
| 7 | 5 | 2nd Division | | 1 | - | 0 | | | 2 | - | 4 | - | 6 |
| 7 | 25 | 2nd Division | | 1 | - | 1 | | | 2 | - | 5 | - | 6 |
| 9 | 9 | 1st Division | | 4 | - | 0 | | | 2 | - | 5 | - | 7 |
| 9 | 29 | 1st Division | | 3 | - | 1 | | | 3 | - | 5 | - | 7 |
| 12 | 7 | AP Cup Group (3) | | 2 | - (n) | 1 | | | 4 | - | 5 | - | 7 |
| 14 | 11 | FA Shield Round 1 | | 0 | - | 2 | | | 5 | - | 5 | - | 7 |
| 14 | 24 | Youth Cup Round 1 | | 6 | - (n) | 0 | | | 6 | - | 5 | - | 7 |
| 15 | 2 | AP Cup Group (1) | | 2 | - (n) | 0 | | | 7 | - | 5 | - | 7 |
| 15 | 12 | 2nd Division | | 1 | - | 0 | | | 7 | - | 5 | - | 8 |
| 15 | 30 | 2nd Division | | 1 | - | 1 | | | 7 | - | 6 | - | 8 |
| 16 | 3 | AP Cup Group (2) | | 0 | - (n) | 2 | | | 8 | - | 6 | - | 8 |
| 17 | 20 | 2nd Division | | 0 | - | 0 | | | 8 | - | 7 | - | 8 |
| 17 | 39 | 2nd Division | | 6 | - | 4 | | | 8 | - | 7 | - | 9 |
| 18 | 12 | 2nd Division | | 0 | - | 0 | | | 8 | - | 8 | - | 9 |
| 18 | 30 | 2nd Division | | 1 | - | 1 | | | 8 | - | 9 | - | 9 |
| 20 | 20 | 1st Division | | 4 | - | 0 | | | 9 | - | 9 | - | 9 |
| 20 | 39 | 1st Division | | 2 | - | 2 | | | 9 | - | 10 | - | 9 |
| 21 | 12 | 2nd Division | | 2 | - | 5 | | | 10 | - | 10 | - | 9 |
| 21 | 30 | 2nd Division | | 0 | - | 2 | | | 10 | - | 10 | - | 10 |
| 22 | 2 | AP Cup Group (1) | | 1 | - (n) | 0 | | | 11 | - | 10 | - | 10 |
| 22 | 5 | 3rd Division | | 1 | - | 3 | | | 11 | - | 10 | - | 11 |
| 22 | 25 | 3rd Division | | 2 | - | 0 | | | 11 | - | 10 | - | 12 |
| 23 | 13 | 2nd Division | | 1 | - | 3 | | | 12 | - | 10 | - | 12 |
| 23 | 34 | 2nd Division | | 2 | - | 0 | | | 13 | - | 10 | - | 12 |
| 24 | 5 | 2nd Division | | 2 | - | 2 | | | 13 | - | 11 | - | 12 |
| 24 | 25 | 2nd Division | | 2 | - | 3 | | | 13 | - | 11 | - | 13 |
| 25 | 8 | 1st Division | | 3 | - | 2 | | | 14 | - | 11 | - | 13 |
| 25 | 26 | 1st Division | | 2 | - | 4 | | | 15 | - | 11 | - | 13 |
| 28 | 1 | FA Cup Round 1 | | 6 | - | 0 | | | 16 | - | 11 | - | 13 |
| 30 | 3 | AP Cup Group (2) | | 0 | - (n) | 6 | | | 17 | - | 11 | - | 13 |
| 31 | 2 | AP Cup Group (1) | | 5 | - (n) | 2 | | | 18 | - | 11 | - | 13 |
| 37 | 8 | 2nd Division | | 0 | - | 0 | | | 18 | - | 12 | - | 13 |
| 37 | 26 | 2nd Division | | 2 | - | 0 | | | 18 | - | 12 | - | 14 |
| 40 | 5 | 2nd Division | | 2 | - | 0 | | | 19 | - | 12 | - | 14 |
| 40 | 25 | 2nd Division | | 3 | - | 3 | | | 19 | - | 13 | - | 14 |
| 41 | 3 | AP Cup Group (2) | | 2 | - (n) | 1 | | | 19 | - | 13 | - | 15 |
| 41 | 10 | FA Cup Round 2 | | 1 | - | 0 | | | 19 | - | 13 | - | 16 |
| 42 | 5 | 1st Division | | 0 | - | 0 | | | 19 | - | 14 | - | 16 |
| 42 | 25 | 1st Division | | 3 | - | 0 | | | 19 | - | 14 | - | 17 |
| 45 | 28 | Youth Cup Round 2 | | 1 | - (n) | 0 | | | 20 | - | 14 | - | 17 |
| 48 | 2 | AP Cup Group (1) | | 2 | - (n) | 1 | | | 21 | - | 14 | - | 17 |
| 48 | 13 | 2nd Division | | 3 | - | 0 | | | 22 | - | 14 | - | 17 |
| 48 | 29 | 2nd Division | | 2 | - | 0 | | | 22 | - | 14 | - | 18 |
| 49 | 3 | AP Cup Group (2) | | 1 | - (n) | 4 | | | 23 | - | 14 | - | 18 |
| 50 | 11 | FA Shield Round 1 | | 2 | - | 1 | | | 24 | - | 14 | - | 18 |
| 51 | 5 | 3rd Division | | 4 | - | 2 | | | 25 | - | 14 | - | 18 |
| 51 | 25 | 3rd Division | | 5 | - | 0 | | | 25 | - | 14 | - | 19 |
| 52 | 12 | 3rd Division | | 1 | - | 3 | | | 26 | - | 14 | - | 19 |
| S | M | COMPETITION | HOME | AWAY | WON | | - | | - | | |||
Olmec Head Preview
FA Cup• The deepest that Leeds United has reached in the FA Cup prior to this season was:
• a season 46 semifinal loss to Sheffield United 2-1 (extra time).
• Leeds United exited the FA Cup in the Quarterfinals last season when they lost to Crewe Alexandra FC 2-0.
• Brighton & Hove Albion has 6 FA Cup Trophies.
• The previous FA Cup Final appearances by Brighton & Hove Albion include:
• a season 11 win over Watford 2-0.
• a season 17 win over Chesterfield FC 0-0 (PK Shootout: 4-3).
• a season 18 loss to Chesterfield FC 1-1 (PK Shootout: 5-3).
• a season 21 win over Derby County 0-0 (PK Shootout: 5-4).
• a season 22 win over Lewes FC 1-0.
• a season 38 loss to Plymouth Argyle FC 0-0 (PK Shootout: 5-4).
• a season 39 win over Lincoln City FC 1-0 (extra time).
• a season 41 loss to Nottingham Forest 3-0.
• a season 44 loss to Preston North End FC 3-2 (extra time).
• a season 48 win over Bristol City FC 2-0.
• Brighton & Hove Albion crashed out of the FA Cup last season in a 3-0 loss to Lincoln City FC in the 1st Round.
Leeds United
• Lucien Alderweireld (II/10 Mf) is questionable (knee injury) but may return today.
Brighton & Hove Albion
• Brighton & Hove Albion are free of injuries entering today's match.
Head To Head Meetings
• Leeds United and Brighton & Hove Albion have met 59 times with 4 of those occurring in the FA Cup.
• Leeds United have won 26, lost 19 and drawn 14 of 59 matches against Brighton & Hove Albion.
MATCHUP AND PREDICTION
| Leeds United | Position | Brighton & Hove Albion |
| 14 ✓ | Goalkeeper | 12 |
| 10 | Sweeper | ✓ 16 |
| 26 | Defenders | ✓ 45 |
| 22 | Midfielders | ✓ 23 |
| 78 ✓ | Forwards | 61 |
| 33 | Est. Attacks | ✓ 36 |
| 🅾 PREDICTION: LEE 3 – 3 BHA (Draw) | ||
🏠 Home: Leeds United (+9 🏭 Groundsman) — DF:1 MF:2 FW:6
⚔️ KEY BATTLE: The forward line is the decisive battleground — Leeds (FW:78) hold a significant edge over Brighton (FW:61), giving the home side the greater attacking threat despite Brighton's superior defensive solidity (DF:45 vs DF:26).
⭐ ONES TO WATCH: Cesare Nesta (FW, TL:16) — LEE | Ruben Gutiérrez (FW, TL:18) — BHA
🎯 VERDICT: This looks set to be a high-scoring draw at 3-3, with Leeds' home advantage (+9) and powerful forward line keeping them level despite Brighton's defensive strength. Brighton's backline, anchored by Matheus Robinho, will be tested repeatedly but Leeds' weak defensive unit (DF:26) leaves them equally vulnerable to Brighton's attacks. Cesare Nesta is the player to watch — his top-level forward rating should cause Brighton's defence real problems throughout the match.
Match Notes
The FA Cup is my thing, but this looks to be where the ride ends this season.
Brian (Brighton & Hove Albion) 05/30 - 9:52 PM
Beerman at Elland Road chasing another FA Cup run — fair play, it's all he cares about. Just when you think Brighton are done, they probably are. His words, not mine.
Olmec Head Ray (Blyth Spartans AFC) 06/01 - 6:30 PM