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February 15, 2026
Perri makes key save as Leeds sink Birmingham in FA Cup shootout
Leeds advanced to the fifth round of the FA Cup, with sights set on a possible first quarter-final place since 2002‑03. But after scoring a last‑gasp equaliser to take the tie to extra time and then a penalty shootout, Birmingham could draw some consolation from pushing their top-flight opponents.
TL;DR
- Leeds defeated Birmingham in an FA Cup tie that went to extra time and penalties.
- Birmingham scored a last-gasp equalizer to level the score before the penalty shootout.
- Leeds goalkeeper Lucas Perri made crucial saves in the shootout, including one from Birmingham's best player, Tommy Doyle.
- Patrick Roberts missed Birmingham's final penalty, allowing Sean Longstaff to convert the winning kick for Leeds.
- Leeds manager Daniel Farke acknowledged Birmingham were the better side in the first half but praised his team's resilience.
- Birmingham manager Chris Davies expressed pride in his team but disappointment at the result, feeling they were deserved winners.
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