Leeds eased their way to the last sixteen of the FA Cup for the first time since 2013, after overcoming League One minnow Accrington Stanley at the Crown Ground. It wasn't a particularly convincing first-half performance, though they were disciplined. The hosts may have started the stronger, but were restricted to half chances, and pot shots from distance.

Leeds took the lead half way through the first half. Kristensen started the attack with a strong run down the right wing, before bringing Greenwood into play. The 21yo worked his way to a more central position before laying the ball off to Bamford, who has three defenders to contend with. His smart touch carved open the Accrington defence, allowing Harrison to strike a first time effort from 30 yards, which flew past the despairing dive of Toby Savin.

Sinisterra went on to rock the woodwork, and Savin denied Rutter a debut goal with a smart diving save, as Leeds tried in vein to extend their lead before the interval. Leeds dominated the second half and were rewarded just after the hour mark when Bamford teed up Junior Firpo for his first goal for the club, followed two minutes later by a predatory strike from Sinisterra following good work from Harrison.

The floodgates threatened to burst, but Savin stayed strong for the hosts. The 'Owd Reds' were rewarded for their hard work with a consolation goal ten minutes from time, but never looked like threatening Leeds lead.

	Line Up		Nat	Match Events
		Meslier, Illan Goalkeeper
		Kristensen, Rasmus Defender
		Koch, Robin Defender
		Wober, Max Defender
		Firpo, Junior Defender
		Roca, Marc Midfielder
		Greenwood, Sam Midfielder
		Harrison, Jack Midfielder
		Sinisterra, Luis Midfielder
		Rutter, Georginio Forward
		Bamford, Patrick Forward
	Subs		Nat	Match Events
		Moreno, Rodrigo Forward
		Llorente, Diego Defender
		Perkins, Sonny Forward
		Aaronson, Brenden Midfielder
		Joseph, Mateo Forward
		Robles, Joel Goalkeeper		Unused Sub
		van den Heuvel, Dani Goalkeeper		Unused Sub
		Ayling, Luke Defender		Unused Sub
		Gyabi, Darko Midfielder		Unused Sub

		Debuts	Nat	DOB	Joined
		Rutter, Georginio Forward		20/04/2002 (20)	14/01/2023

	References
	LEEDSTATS: Leeds United Season 2022/2023
	Sheridan Dictates: Season Statistics 2022-23
	Leeds United Programme Guide: Season 2022/23