Patrick Bamford's stunning volley helped the Whites, ease their way into the fourth round of the FA Cup, and keep their 100% (2024) win record intact, against a confident Peterborough side, unbeaten since November.

Many were surprised to see the likes of Rodon, Ampadu, Gray, Piroe and Firpo all start the game. Traditionally higher placed teams would use the early rounds of the competition to give youth an opportunity, but clearly Farke didn't get the memo.

Ethan Ampadu got Leeds off the mark in the 34th minute, with just his third goal in professional football. Jaidon Anthony's free kick was chipped into the penalty area where Bamford was waiting, but his heavy touch saw it fall nicely for the 23yo Welshman, who made no mistake from close distance.

Leeds second will resonate in the memory of fans for years, and could give Bamford the shot in the arm needed to turn around his ailing career. Ampadu's 50 yard punt up the pitch looked harmless enough, but with his back to goal, Bamford gracefully bought the ball under his spell, before spinning 180 degree's and volleying left footed past Talley from 25 yards.

Ampadu doubled his tally late on following a Dan James corner, but by that time Posh were already soundly beaten.

	Line Up		Nat	Match Events
		Klaesson, Kristoffer Goalkeeper
		Shackleton, Jamie Midfielder
		Rodon, Joe Defender
		Ampadu, Ethan Midfielder
		Firpo, Junior Defender
		Gruev, Ilia Midfielder
		Gray, Archie Midfielder
		Gnonto, Wilfried Midfielder
		Piroe, Joel Forward
		Anthony, Jaidon Midfielder
		Bamford, Patrick Forward
	Subs		Nat	Match Events
		Ayling, Luke Defender
		James, Daniel Midfielder
		Poveda, Ian Midfielder
		Kamara, Glen Midfielder
		Joseph, Mateo Forward
		Cooper, Liam Defender		Unused Sub
		Summerville, Crysencio Midfielder		Unused Sub
		Rutter, Georginio Forward		Unused Sub
		van den Heuvel, Dani Goalkeeper		Unused Sub

	References
	LEEDSTATS: Leeds United Season 2023/2024
	Sheridan Dictates: Season Statistics 2023-24
	Leeds United Programme Guide: Season 2023/24