Birmingham City vs Leeds United delivered a gripping FA Cup fourth-round tie that went all the way to a penalty shootout.
The match kicked off at 12:00 UTC on Sunday, 15 February 2026, at St Andrew’s @ Knighthead Park in Birmingham.
Leeds United, fielding a squad blending first-team regulars with academy talent, took the lead through Lukas Nmecha in the 49th minute.
Birmingham City vs Leeds United stayed level for long periods before Patrick Roberts equalised for the hosts in the 89th minute with a deflected long-range effort that went in off James Justin.
Neither side could find a winner across 90 minutes or extra time, sending the tie to penalties.
Leeds United held their nerve from the spot, converting four of their five kicks, while Tommy Doyle and Patrick Roberts both missed for Birmingham, sealing a 4-2 shootout victory for the visitors.
The result extended a difficult recent record for Birmingham City in this fixture, having lost seven of their last eight FA Cup fourth-round ties.
Leeds, by contrast, progressed from five of their six FA Cup meetings with Birmingham historically, continuing a pattern dating back to famous cup wins in 1971-72 and 1997-98.
Match details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Competition | FA Cup, Fourth Round |
| Date | Sunday, 15 February 2026 |
| Kickoff | 12:00 UTC |
| Venue | St Andrew’s @ Knighthead Park, Birmingham |
| Result | 1-1 after extra time, Leeds win 4-2 on penalties |
Scoring timeline
| Minute | Event |
|---|---|
| 49′ | Lukas Nmecha scores for Leeds United |
| 89′ | Patrick Roberts equalises for Birmingham City |
| 90+7′ | Late Birmingham chance hits the post |
| 120′ | Match ends 1-1, shootout follows |
| Pens | Leeds United win shootout 4-2 |
Birmingham City vs Leeds United has historically been a competitive fixture, with the head-to-head record standing close, but cup football has repeatedly favoured the Yorkshire side.
Key points
- Birmingham City vs Leeds United finished 1-1 after extra time on 15 February 2026.
- Leeds United won the penalty shootout 4-2 to advance to the fifth round.
- Lukas Nmecha and Patrick Roberts were the goalscorers in normal time.
- Birmingham have now lost seven of their last eight FA Cup fourth-round ties.
- Leeds United have progressed from five of their six FA Cup meetings against Birmingham City.
