We have a Yorkshire derby on the menu this weekend as Leeds United face Harrogate Town for the first time in history.
Leeds approach this match as the favourites in this clash due to the quality gap between the two sides. While The Lilywhites dominate proceedings in the Championship and are top of the table, Harrogate are struggling near the bottom of League Two.
Where to watch the game
You can watch Saturday afternoon’s Leeds Utd vs Harrogate FA Cup match live on the BBC Red Button or through Bet365.
For online viewers not able to get to Elland Road, the match will also be available to stream via BBC iPlayer and the BBC Sport website for UK viewers.
Leeds are unbeaten in their previous eight outings, recording five wins and three draws. Burnley, Sheffield United and Sunderland challenge their reign at the summit of the Championship table but they are still a point clear of second-place with 53 points. Daniel Farke’s men dropped points last week to Hull City as a thrilling 3-3 scoreline settled the affair for a draw.
Leeds’s primary objective for this season to secure automatic promotion and steer clear of a playoff possibility but they will love a respectable cup run too. The Whites have progressed in four of their last five F.A. Cup ties against Yorkshire teams and they will hope to add to that run this weekend.
Meanwhile, Harrogate Town emerge in their second-ever third-round tie of the F.A. up in their history. They last reached the stage in 2022 but were thrashed 4-0 by Luton Town.
Simon Weaver’s men ended their seven-match winless with a 2-0 victory over Barrow in their last league outing. Goals from Jack Muldoon and Josh March took the visitors home with the crucial three points that might aid them in their fight for survival.
Harrogate do not fancy their chances in the cup run but are aware that they quickly change their fate in League Two if they manage a few wins from their upcoming matches.
Results from their last five matches across all competitions
Leeds United:
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Harrogate Town:
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Team News – Leeds and Harrogate
Farke is set to rotate his side for the game as Mateo Joseph, Josuha Guilavogui and Largie Ramazani are set to start.
Karl Darlow might deputize for Ilan Meslier in goal.
Harrogate will be without the services of top scorer Ellis Taylor. Anthony O’Connor and Jasper Moon could get starts.
Predicted XIs
Leeds United (4-2-3-1): Darlow; Byram, Debayo, Ampadu, Wober; Guilavogui, Tanaka; Ramazani, Schmidt, Joseph; Bamford.
Harrogate Town (3-5-2): Belshaw; Moon, O’Connor, Burrell; Sims, Cornelius, Sutton, Morris, Daly; Muldoon, March