Match report

Leeds Defeats Derby 3-1 in FA Cup Thriller

Derby
Derby
1–3
FT
Leeds
Leeds
Jan 11, 2026

Leeds managed to overcome a strong start by Derby and secure a crucial victory in their FA Cup match. Despite trailing early after an impressive goal from Brereton Diaz, Leeds bounced back with quickfire goals from Gnonto and Tanaka before Justin sealed the win late on.

Key Facts

  • • Derby scored first through Brereton Diaz in the 35th minute.
  • • Leeds equalized shortly after with a goal by Gnonto, assisted by Bijol (46').
  • • Tanaka's strike for Leeds put them ahead at 59'.
  • • Justin sealed victory for Leeds with a late goal in stoppage time.
  • • Derby’s Fraulo received a yellow card early on due to an argument.

Lineups

Derby

Formation: 4-4-1-1

Starting XI

  • 1 J. Widell Zetterstrom (G)
  • 23 J. Ward (D)
  • 6 S. Langas (D)
  • 4 D. Batth (D)
  • 3 C. Forsyth (D)
  • 25 B. Brereton Diaz (M)
  • 29 O. Fraulo (M)
  • 27 L. Travis (M)
  • 11 C. Blackett-Taylor (M)
  • 42 B. Clark (F)
  • 15 L. Salvesen (F)

Substitutes

  • 12 R. O'Donnell
  • 7 P. Agyemang
  • 10 R. Brewster
  • 14 A. Weimann
  • 18 D. Ozoh
  • 20 C. Elder
  • 32 E. Adams
  • 35 C. Nelson
  • 37 O. Eames

Leeds

Formation: 3-4-1-2

Starting XI

  • 26 K. Darlow (G)
  • 23 S. Bornauw (D)
  • 15 J. Bijol (D)
  • 4 E. Ampadu (D)
  • 29 W. Gnonto (M)
  • 22 A. Tanaka (M)
  • 44 I. Gruev (M)
  • 20 J. Harrison (M)
  • 10 J. Piroe (F)
  • 14 L. Nmecha (F)
  • 19 N. Okafor (F)

Substitutes

  • 25 S. Byram
  • 1 Lucas Perri
  • 5 P. Struijk
  • 8 S. Longstaff
  • 18 A. Stach
  • 11 B. Aaronson
  • 42 S. Chambers
  • 9 D. Calvert-Lewin
  • 24 J. Justin

Timeline

  1. Derby
    18' Derby Card · Yellow Card
    O. Fraulo

    Argument

  2. Derby
    35' Derby Goal · Normal Goal
    B. Brereton Diaz
  3. Leeds
    46' Leeds subst · Substitution 1
    Off: S. Bornauw · On: J. Justin
  4. Leeds
    55' Leeds Goal · Normal Goal
    W. Gnonto · Assist: J. Bijol
  5. Leeds
    59' Leeds Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Tanaka
  6. Derby
    63' Derby subst · Substitution 2
    Off: C. Blackett-Taylor · On: R. Brewster
  7. Derby
    63' Derby subst · Substitution 3
    Off: L. Travis · On: D. Ozoh
  8. Derby
    73' Derby subst · Substitution 4
    Off: L. Salvesen · On: P. Agyemang
  9. Derby
    73' Derby subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Bobby Clark · On: O. Eames
  10. Leeds
    73' Leeds subst · Substitution 2
    Off: I. Gruev · On: S. Longstaff
  11. Leeds
    86' Leeds subst · Substitution 3
    Off: W. Gnonto · On: S. Byram
  12. Leeds
    89' Leeds subst · Substitution 4
    Off: J. Piroe · On: Anton Stach
  13. Leeds
    89' Leeds subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Noah Okafor · On: B. Aaronson
  14. Leeds
    90'+2 Leeds Card · Yellow Card
    J. Harrison

    Foul

  15. Leeds
    90' Leeds Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Justin · Assist: L. Nmecha

Match Stats

Stat Derby Leeds
Fouls 16 8
Pass Accuracy 67% 87%
Offsides 0 3
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 7 22
Corners 5 5
Total Passes 262 508
Yellow Cards 1 1
Blocked Shots 1 5
Shots on Target 2 11
xG 0.60 3.12
Shots off Target 4 6
Possession 34% 66%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 175 442
Shots Inside Box 7 13
Saves 8 1
Shots Outside Box 0 9

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Leeds' quick response after conceding in the 35th minute, equalizing just minutes later with Gnonto's goal.
  • ▸ Tanaka’s decisive strike which put Leeds ahead and shifted momentum firmly in their favor.