Derby County VS Leeds United

Derby County and Leeds United lock horns in an FA Cup tie that feels finely poised between structure and unpredictability. Derby’s recent performances have been competitive without being decisive, too often falling just short of converting solid spells into victories. Leeds, by contrast, arrive with attacking momentum and a willingness to play on the front foot, though their openness at the back continues to invite pressure. This contest may hinge on whether Derby can impose control and slow the tempo, or whether Leeds succeed in turning it into the kind of stretched, transitional game that suits them.