Overview
- After Jacob Widell Zetterström saved Joel Piroe’s first-half penalty, Ben Brereton Díaz put Derby ahead before Wilfried Gnonto and Ao Tanaka struck early in the second half, with James Justin adding a stoppage-time third.
- A total of 14 changes were made between the starting lineups, with Leeds making eight and Derby six for the Pride Park tie.
- Daniel Farke reiterated his desire to push for a deep FA Cup run, describing the competition as an opportunity his side intends to pursue.
- John Eustace praised Derby’s effort and used the tie to secure valuable minutes, handing Oscar Fraulo a debut and getting David Ozoh back on the pitch.
- The third-round match kicked off at 12:00 UK and was televised on TNT Sports 2, with Leeds now in the hat for Monday’s fourth-round draw.