Leeds United advanced past Birmingham City in a dramatic Emirates FA Cup fourth-round tie on 15 February 2026, winning on penalties after a 1-1 draw at St. Andrew’s Stadium.
The two sides could not be separated across 90 minutes of regulation play, forcing the match into extra time before Leeds ultimately prevailed in the shootout.
Birmingham dominated possession throughout the contest, controlling the ball for 54.7% of the match compared to Leeds United’s 45.3% share.
Despite their possession advantage, Birmingham’s final product left room for improvement, registering five shots on goal from 18 total attempts across the full timeline.
Leeds, by contrast, were more economical with their chances, generating 19 total shot attempts and managing three efforts on goal despite seeing less of the ball.
The goalkeeping battle proved critical to the outcome, with the Leeds goalkeeper called into action four times to keep his side in the contest during the gruelling tie.
Birmingham’s goalkeeper made two saves of his own, but it was ultimately the Leeds keeper who proved the more decisive figure when it mattered most in the shootout.
Discipline was a notable talking point during the match, with Birmingham picking up three yellow cards across the full timeline while Leeds remained clean throughout the 120 minutes.
Corner kicks were a favoured weapon for Birmingham on the night, as the hosts earned 14 corners compared to Leeds United’s 11 as they pushed for a winning goal vs their Championship rivals.
The timeline of events stretched well beyond the final whistle, running through extra time markers at 105+1, 110, and 114 minutes before the penalty shootout settled the tie.
Leeds now progress into the next round of the Emirates FA Cup following their hard-fought victory on penalties vs Birmingham City at St. Andrew’s Stadium on 15 February 2026.