Their best era, of course, remains through the 1960s and 1970s, when they reached the final on four occasions and won it in 1972. This will be the first time Leeds have hosted a third round tie since January 2016.

Leeds United fans have not warmed to Daniel Farke, despite encouraging results on the field, says Whites writer Adonis Starr.

Leeds United’s slow start to the game and their approach to physical battles cost them dearly in a 1-0 defeat by Blackburn Rovers according to Daniel Farke.