Drama unfolded as "The Peacocks" Leeds United won a penalty shootout against West Ham United after a thrilling 120-minute draw, successfully advancing to the semi-finals of the English FA Cup.
In the 2025-26 English FA Cup quarter-finals on Sunday, 5 Apr 2026 GMT+7, West Ham United hosted Leeds United at the London Stadium.
Early in the first half, at the 26th minute, Leeds took the lead 1-0 when Noah Okafor assisted Ao Tanaka, who scored with his left foot; the half ended with this score.
In the second half at the 75th minute, Leeds earned a penalty after West Ham's Max Kilman fouled Brenden Aaronson; Dominic Calvert-Lewin converted the spot-kick to make it 2-0 for Leeds.
In injury time at 90+3 minutes, West Ham pulled one back when Jarrod Bowen's shot hit the post and Mateus Fernandes followed up to score, making it 1-2.
The comeback continued at 90+6 minutes as West Ham equalized 2-2 when Adama Traoré crossed into the box for Axel Disasi to finish.
After 90 minutes, West Ham had leveled the match 2-2, leading to extra time; with no further goals in 120 minutes, the game went to a penalty shootout.
Leeds proved more accurate in penalties, winning 4-2 and advancing to the FA Cup semi-finals, where they will face Chelsea.
Looking ahead, West Ham will face Wolverhampton in the Premier League on 10 Apr 2026 GMT+7, while Leeds United will visit Manchester United on 13 Apr 2026 GMT+7.