West Ham will face Leeds United in the quarter-finals of the FA Cup. Both teams are looking to balance their Premier League duties with their aim for cup success. West Ham aims to return to the semi-finals for the first time since 2006, while Leeds hasn’t been to this stage since 1987.
West Ham vs Leeds United: Team News & Predicted Lineups for FA Cup Quarter-Final
Date: Sunday, 5th April 2026
Venue: The London Stadium
Kick-off: 16:30 GMT
Last meeting: Leeds 2-1 West Ham (24th October 2025, Premier League)
Referee: Craig Pawson
Current Odds: West Ham 3/4, Leeds 1/1
West Ham Team News
Manager Nuno Espirito Santo is monitoring the fitness of his players after the international break, noting that some returned with issues. Crysencio Summerville is still out due to a calf injury, and his fitness is being assessed day by day.
Santo emphasized the importance of focusing on one match at a time, stating, “We cannot think about the Wolves game. First we play the game against Leeds.” He acknowledged the significance of reaching the semi-finals for fans and noted the team’s intention to enjoy the experience.
Leeds United Team News
Daniel Farke mentioned that striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin’s availability is uncertain due to a minor hamstring issue. Despite this, Farke plans to field a strong team while prioritizing Premier League safety.
Farke expressed his belief in cup competitions and said the team won’t take unnecessary risks with players’ fitness. He highlighted the group’s commitment to their objectives as they work towards a successful outcome, especially considering the chance to make history with a semi-final appearance.
West Ham Predicted Lineup
GK: Alphonse Areola
RB: Aaron Wan-Bissaka
CB: Konstantinos Mavrapanos
CB: Axel Disasi
LB: El Hadji Malick Diouf
CM: Tomas Soucek
CM: Mateus Fernandes
CM: Soungoutou Magassa
RW: Jarrod Bowen
ST: Taty Castellanos
LW: Adama Traore
Leeds Predicted Lineup
GK: Lucas Perri
CB: Joe Rodon
CB: Jaka Bijol
CB: Pascal Struijk
RWB: James Justin
LWB: Gabriel Gudmundsson
CM: Ethan Ampadu
CM: Ao Tanaka
AM: Brenden Aaronson
AM: Anton Stach
ST: Lukas Nmecha