Conor Gallagher's last minute strike knocked Leeds out of the FA Cup, denying them a mouth watering home tie with Leicester City in the last eight. The Whites gave a great account of themselves, especially having fielded a weakened side without strike quartet Gnonto, Bamford, Summerville or Rutter. If anyone thought that would make them any less dangerous in advanced areas, than Mateo Joseph clearly hadn't read the script. The 20 year old sensationally bagged himself a brace in his first ever start for the Whites His pace, predatory instinct and bags of energy made him a constant threat to a somewhat lethargic Chelsea back line.

He fired Leeds ahead after just eight minutes after Chelsea made a hash of trying to play out from the back, (thanks to Gray). Their lead would only last seven minutes. Caicedo's through ball sliced the Leeds defence wide open, allowing Nicolas Jackson to nip in, get the better of Liam Cooper, and slot home, much to the relief of their under fire boss Mauricio Pochettino. As the half wore on, the hosts took a grip on the game and went ahead five minutes before the break, with a sublime finish from Mykhailo Mudryk; but even after having the game turned on it's head, Leeds weren't ready to throw in the towel!

Farke's men were much the better side after the break. Chelsea were happy to sit back and invite pressure, and learnt the hard way - you just can't do that to this Leeds side. The Whites well earnt equaliser came on the hour mark, with Joseph heading Jaidon Anthony's inch perfect cross across goal. It was a long time coming, and Pochettino had to throw his big guns on, to get his side back in the game.

Just as it looked the game was heading into extra time, and possible penalties, Conor Gallagher's last minute winner finally put the game to bed for the top flight outfit. It was a valiant display, but for now at least, Leeds have more important things to worry about, starting with a Yorkshire derby at Huddersfield on Saturday lunchtime.

	Line Up		Nat	Match Events
	16	Meslier, Illan Goalkeeper
		Roberts, Connor Defender
		Firpo, Junior Defender
	6	Rodon, Joe Defender
		Cooper, Liam Defender
	4	Ampadu, Ethan Midfielder
		Gray, Archie Midfielder
		Anthony, Jaidon Midfielder
	7	James, Daniel Midfielder
	10	Piroe, Joel Forward
	0	Joseph, Mateo Forward
	Subs		Nat	Match Events
		Summerville, Crysencio Midfielder
	29	Gnonto, Wilfried Midfielder
		Klaesson, Kristoffer Goalkeeper		Unused Sub
		van den Heuvel, Dani Goalkeeper		Unused Sub
	25	Byram, Sam Defender		Unused Sub
		Cresswell, Charlie Defender		Unused Sub
		Shackleton, Jamie Midfielder		Unused Sub
		Kamara, Glen Midfielder		Unused Sub
		Bamford, Patrick Forward		Unused Sub

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