Full-time: Chelsea 3-2 Leedspublished at 21:35 28 February
21:35 28 February
Conor Gallagher scored a last-minute winner as Chelsea snatched a dramatic victory over Leeds United to move into the FA Cup quarter-finals.
A thrilling fifth-round tie at Stamford Bridge looked to be heading towards extra time before the England international was free in the penalty area and lifted a finish past Illan Meslier.
The win keeps Chelsea's hopes of winning a trophy alive after they lost 1-0 to Liverpool in the Carabao Cup final on Sunday.
Mauricio Pochettino's side will return to Wembley for the FA Cup semi-finals if they win at home against Championship leaders Leicester City in the last eight in March.
Were you at the match or did you follow it from home?
Chelsea v Leeds United: Sutton's predictionspublished at 12:57 28 February
12:57 28 February
Chris Sutton is making predictions for all of the FA Cup fifth-round matches, against Kaiser Chiefs bassist and Leeds fan Simon Rix.
Sutton's prediction: 2-0
Chelsea really need to win this, after the way they lost the Carabao Cup final on Sunday. It was their display in extra-time that let them down against Liverpool's kids, when they had the chance to really have a go at them.
Leeds are going very well under Daniel Farke, but he might prioritise their promotion bid over this tie.
I hope he doesn't, but this is one of the rare occasions where I would understand if he makes some changes because of how tight it is at the top of the Championship. They have got Ipswich and Southampton breathing down their necks, but will also feel like they can catch Leicester.
It is really unfortunate, because otherwise Leeds could have a real go at this. The pressure is all on Chelsea and, if they don't win, it is really going to mount on their manager Mauricio Pochettino.
I remember being part of a Chelsea team that lost 2-0 to Leeds at Stamford Bridge in the year I was there. Thinking back, it was probably largely down to me.
I'm going with the same scoreline again, but a home win this time.
Simon's prediction: 1-2
I really don't know what to go with here.
As well as thinking I would quite like Leeds to get knocked out, I also feel that Chelsea had picked up quite a lot recently before the Carabao Cup final and seemed to be just starting to click. They might be dispirited after losing at Wembley, but maybe that defeat means they think they've got to win the FA Cup now.
So, it's whether to be realistic here or do I just go for it? You sometimes see mascots being asked what the score will be before games and they say "1-1" and I'm thinking well, you're eight-years-old, you should be going for a 4-0 win or something.
It's different for me but I suppose if the question is, "Do I think Leeds can beat Chelsea?" then yes, I think we can beat them. We are on such a brilliant run.
Go on then, I'm going to go for it and say we will win.
When is the FA Cup quarter-final draw?published at 18:27 27 February
18:27 27 February
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The draw for the quarter finals of the FA Cup will take place on Wednesday at 19:00 GMT, before Chelsea's tie with Leeds United, which kicks off at 19:30.
It will be live on ITV4 and you can also follow the draw on the BBC Sport website and app.
Former England goalkeeper David Seaman, a four-time FA Cup winner with Arsenal, will conduct the draw.
Chelsea v Leeds: Pick of the statspublished at 16:47 27 February
16:47 27 February
Here are the key facts and figures before Wednesday's FA Cup fifth-round tie between Chelsea and Leeds United:
This will be the first FA Cup tie between Chelsea and Leeds United since the 1970 final, which the Blues won after a replay. Chelsea have never lost in eight previous FA Cup games against Leeds (W5 D3).
Leeds have lost their past six away games against Chelsea, all in the Premier League. The Whites' last win at Stamford Bridge was in December 1999 (2-0).
Chelsea have progressed from 13 of their past 15 FA Cup fifth-round ties, failing only against Manchester City in 2013-14 and Manchester United in 2018-19, the latter of which was their most recent home defeat in the FA Cup.
Leeds are looking to reach the FA Cup quarter-final for the first time since 2002-03. They have been eliminated from this stage of the competition three times since then, including a 2-0 loss to Fulham last term.
Enzo Fernandez scored in both of Chelsea's FA Cup wins this season - netting in the third round against Preston and fourth-round replay at Aston Villa. The last player to score in each of the third, fourth, and fifth rounds of a single FA Cup campaign for the club was Pedro in 2016-17.
Leeds have scored at least three goals in four of their past six FA Cup matches, as many times as they had in their previous 49 matches in the competition combined.
'Leeds will have to break records again to beat Chelsea'published at 13:01 27 February
13:01 27 February
Adonis Storr Fan writer
Daniel Farke now has the highest win percentage of any manager in Leeds United's history and a run of nine consecutive victories has not been seen by a Leeds team since 1931.
But it will be another record that the German is eyeing up this week, as the Peacocks have never - in all their storied battles - beaten bitter rivals Chelsea in a cup competition.
The rivalry was born in the 1960s. Don Revie's dour northerners drank bitter and played bingo. Dave Sexton's Chelsea side were the flashy frequenters of London's West End. Both teams were notoriously aggressive and as the rivalry intensified - with increasing brutality - the battles became box office.
The 1970 FA Cup final, the sixth most-watched televised broadcast in UK history, took the hatred global.
In the replay, Billy Bremner was kicked in the head, Norman Hunter and Ian Hutchinson had a fist-fight and Jack Charlton headbutted Peter Osgood. A solitary yellow card was recorded. When David Elleray re-refereed the match in 1997, he issued six red cards and 20 bookings.
In the 12 cup matches contested between the sides, the best United have done is four draws. Leeds will have to break records again to beat Chelsea, but Farke is making a habit of that.
'They are going to be really hurting'published at 11:07 27 February
11:07 27 February
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Kaiser Chiefs bassist Simon Rix says "there's no reason" why Leeds can't beat Chelsea on Wednesday to reach the FA Cup quarter-final.
"In my heart we can easily beat Chelsea because we're in good form and we've scored loads of goals this year," he told the Don't Go To Bed Just Yet Podcast.
"There's no reason we can't give them a good game. They've had two less days rest but they've got loads of players, so it will be interesting to see who they play.
"If Leeds get at them early doors then they will have to be pushing us back."
So will Chelsea, who lost the Carabao Cup final to Liverpool on Sunday, be a tough test for Daniel Farke's men?
"They've just blown a mega chance there [to win a trophy] and as a club they are going to be really hurting," added Adam Pope.
"So are they going to be more motivated to try and win the FA Cup now? It would be silly if Pochettino weakened his side too much to play Leeds."
'I've never seen Elland Road like that'published at 18:01 26 February
18:01 26 February
Were you part of the "incredible" scenes at Elland Road after Leeds' comeback victory over Leicester City?
On the latest episode of BBC Radio Leeds' Don't Go To Bed Just Yet podcast, the panel discuss the "almost unprecedented" atmosphere, picture putting the scene into Game of Thrones and get Kaiser Chiefs' bassist Simon Rix to reflect on hearing his band's anthem reverberate around the stadium.
Farke on Summerville, 'clear heads' and fixture schedulepublished at 15:14 26 February
15:14 26 February
Adam Pope BBC Radio Leeds reporter
It is 21 years since Leeds United last made the quarter finals of the FA Cup. Boss Daniel Farke has been speaking to the media before the Whites travel to play losing Carabao Cup finalists Chelsea on Tuesday night.
Here are the key lines from his news conference:
Farke said he has recovered from the adrenaline of beating leaders Leicester on Friday: "After such a game, I'm always very tired. I need a bit of relax time on the sofa, to get levelled again. We're heading into a pretty busy period now. It was important in the last two days to calm the load and clear heads."
Leeds are 12 games unbeaten but Farke does not see that as a psychological advantage, even given Chelsea's defeat at Wembley: "I don't think so. I expect an opponent who will be very focused on this game. It's their best chance to play in Europe. But for us it's also a big game. We'd like to extend our cup run."
Patrick Bamford is a doubt with minor calf and ankle injuries while Crysencio Summerville has rolled an ankle. Dan James is in contention despite a "little bruise" and a hip flexor problem for Georginio Rutter means there will be a late call on his fitness.
However, defender Sam Byram is back in training and Farke indicated that he should be in the squad.
Farke said Leeds were managing Summerville's load given his importance to the side's success: "He gets many hits and knocks because of the way he plays. We need his bravery on the ball. [In] recent weeks, it’s been a bit stop and go for him in training. They have not been ideal."
On an intense schedule between now and Friday, 8 March: "I'd prefer to have this game in different circumstances - not four games in 10 days and three league games in six [days]. It's a bit unlucky. I'd like to be able to concentrate even more on this game. But you have to take things as they are."
Gossip: Leeds United loanee Harrison sees future at Evertonpublished at 07:59 26 February
07:59 26 February
English midfielder Jack Harrison wants to turn his loan move from Leeds United to Everton into a permanent deal in the summer, even if the Elland Road side are promoted back to the Premier League. (Football Insider), external
'Gray will score better goals in his career, but what a way to get started'published at 14:17 24 February
14:17 24 February
Tom Gayle BBC Radio 5 Live reporter at Elland Road
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For 77 minutes Archie Gray was experiencing what was surely one of the toughest games of his fledgling career.
Now the 17-year-old is quick, and surprisingly strong, given his age and slight stature. Yet he was no match for Stephy Mavididi, who prior to being substituted in 78th minute, had the youngster on toast.
On multiple occasions Leicester exploited Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall’s ability to caress a range of pin point through balls, which Mavididi was always first to, and would go onto either out muscle, or leave Gray chasing his shadow.
On another night it could have been Mavididi creating headlines, especially had he put away the one-on-one chance just before the hour mark, and given his side the breathing space they needed.
I won’t be the first or last to say Gray’s maturity is beyond his years. This performance was a clear example. Despite his defensive difficulties, the teenager never once hid, stuck to his task, and took any opportunity he could to get up the pitch and support the Leeds attack.
He’ll no doubt score better goals in his career, but what a way to get started. Putting your team in front, under the Elland Road lights, in front of 36,000, in the biggest game of the Championship season so far, with your family watching on from the stands.
'You go through a bad break-up and think it is impossible to love again'published at 08:53 23 February
08:53 23 February
Lewis Deighton Fan writer
Elland Road awaits Leicester City in a top-of-the-table contest on Friday, exactly two months on from Leeds' 4-0 win against Ipswich. Leeds were 13 points behind Leicester before that game, but now they are looking to go just six points behind with 12 matches remaining.
Following Saturday's trip to Plymouth - my neck is still sore from the pile-on after Georginio Rutter's goal - Leeds have won eight successive league games for the first time since 1931.
It is testament to Daniel Farke's record-breaking campaign, as he became the first Leeds United manager to go 18 straight home games unbeaten in their debut season, and the first to win more than four games at the start of a calendar year.
The narrative that Leeds have had it easy frustrates me. People forget that we were a complete mess in August. A haul of 69 points after 33 games would have us top in most other seasons, but this just happens to be the most competitive top four in Championship history.
It is funny - you go through a bad break-up and think it is impossible to love again, but then you do. Farke is writing himself into the Leeds United history books and, with players like Patrick Bamford and Daniel James thriving again, I hope it will be much to the compersion of a certain 68-year-old Argentine in Uruguay.
Southampton were a point behind us before their 25-game unbeaten run, but they ended it two points behind us with a game in hand against Hull. Having lost that game in hand on Tuesday, Leeds - for the first time this season - are now in the driver's seat for automatic promotion.
'If Leeds can pull Leicester in, it might make them quiver'published at 14:38 22 February
14:38 22 February
Leeds United reduced the gap at the top of the Championship table to nine points with their 2-0 win against Plymouth Argyle on Saturday, and Daniel Farke's side will be hoping to further close in on leaders Leicester City when the top two teams face each other at Elland Road on Friday (20:00 GMT).
Kaiser Chiefs bassist Simon Rix has been previewing the "massive game" on BBC Radio Leeds' Don't Go To Bed Just Yet podcast: "I think when we beat them before [earlier this season], they lost the game after that and lost a couple in a row, but that's all they have done. They are on an amazing run.
"Usually you would say a 'free hit' is about playing Manchester City, when we were in the Premier League or whatever, and seeing whatever happens. But I think it's going to be a little bit like that on Friday because they are way ahead. If they win, it's not like 'someone is going to catch us'.
"They are kind of gone. If we can catch them, then amazing. I think, just because of our amazing run of form, that we can afford to lose. It's completely in our hands at the moment, and you feel like Southampton and Ipswich won't win every game until the end of the season.
"Hopefully we can just go in to win and play our football. If we were still three points behind Southampton, or six points behind like we were at points, then it does become a stressed, must-win game. I just feel like we just need to go in and see what happens basically."
BBC Radio Leeds' Adam Pope added: "I don't think you're really going to change much coming into the game. Personnel-wise, there's not too many people you can change anyway. He's already ruled out [Patrick] Bamford and [Sam] Byram, so I don't see him changing it.
"That winning team, and hence winning formula, means that we should really stick with it, unless injuries say otherwise. The thing is, if they win the game and they pull Leicester in, it might make Leicester quiver a little bit.
"Daniel [Farke] was asked, after the last game, if Leicester are catchable and he said they will finish in the top two regardless, so he didn't rule it out. I bet you in his head he is still thinking that they can win this title."
