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The Guardian - World News

The Guardian - World News

Title Perri makes key save as Leeds sink Birmingham in FA Cup shootout Source The Guardian - World News
Description

Leeds advanced to the fifth round of the FA Cup, with sights set on a possible first quarter-final place since 2002‑03. But after scoring a last‑gasp equaliser to take the tie to extra time and then a penalty shootout, Birmingham could draw some consolation from pushing their top-flight opponents.

Sean Longstaff converted the clinching penalty, after Patrick Roberts, who had scored in the 89th minute to gain parity for Birmingham, blasted his kick over the crossbar; the Leeds goalkeeper Lucas Perri also saved from Tommy Doyle, Birmingham’s best player.

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Link https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/feb/15/birmingham-leeds-fa-cup-fourth-round-match-report Published At 2026-02-15 10:10:38 (5 days ago)
Created At 2026-02-15 10:22:25 Updated At 2026-02-15 12:10:24