"Wilfried Gnonto, Ao Tanaka and James Justin scored as Leeds United fought back to beat Derby County 3-1 in the FA Cup third round. Daniel Farke's team, who lost 4-3 to Newcastle United in dramatic fashion in their last Premier League outing, ensured there was no cup upset at Pride Park on Sunday. Ben Brereton Diaz had put Derby ahead in the first half, scoring just two minutes after Joel Piroe had missed a penalty at the other end."
"Data Debrief: Leeds roll over Derby again Derby have now lost seven of their last nine matches against their old foes Leeds in all competitions, suffering four straight defeats. In fact, Leeds have progressed from each of their last five FA Cup ties against Derby, knocking them out in 1967-68, 1972-73, 1974-75, 1995-96 and now 2025-26. Despite going behind, it was ultimately a routine day at the office for Leeds, who finished with 2.58 expected goals to Derby's 0.42 xG."
Leeds United recovered from a first-half deficit to defeat Derby County 3-1 in the FA Cup third round, with Wilfried Gnonto, Ao Tanaka and James Justin scoring. Ben Brereton Diaz put Derby ahead two minutes after Joel Piroe missed a penalty. Gnonto equalised in the 55th minute, Tanaka followed after Jacob Widell Zetterstrom parried Piroe's shot, and Justin sealed victory in stoppage time with his first goal for Leeds. Derby's goalkeeper made eight saves, limiting the scoreline despite Leeds' 2.58 expected goals to Derby's 0.42 xG. Leeds have progressed from each of their last five FA Cup ties with Derby.
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