Leeds vs Norwich: FA Cup Showdown at Elland Road

Leeds United will host Norwich City at Elland Road on Sunday, March 9, 2025, in the fifth round of the 2025-26 FA Cup campaign. Leeds, returning to top-flight football this season, have seen recent results falter and will view this cup tie as a chance to regroup against potentially weaker opposition.

The Whites opened their FA Cup journey with a 3-1 victory over Derby County in January, followed by a penalty shootout win against Birmingham City after a 1-1 draw. Norwich, currently pushing for a top-half spot in the English Championship, has shown bright form under head coach Philippe Clement.

Norwich's cup run began with a decisive 5-1 win against Walsall, featuring a hat-trick from Jovon Makama. They then secured a 3-1 victory over West Bromwich Albion, with late goals from Ben Chrisene and Mohamed Toure.

Historically, Leeds have won 29 of 67 encounters against Norwich, who have won 20, with 18 draws. Leeds last defeated Norwich in a Championship match in January 2025, extending their unbeaten streak to eight games. Leeds lifted the FA Cup in the 1971-72 season, while Norwich's best performance remains three semifinal appearances.

Despite winning only two of their last eight matches across competitions, Leeds are favored due to squad strength. Norwich, in much better form with nine wins in their last eleven, must perform at their peak to challenge their top-flight opponents. The predicted outcome is a 2-0 victory for Leeds United.