Accrington Stanley vs Leeds United LIVE: Updates as Harrison screamer gives Whites lead

28 Jan 2023
Accrington Stanley vs Leeds United

Welcome along to today's live Leeds United coverage as the Whites travel to face Accrington Stanley in the fourth round of the FA Cup.

United required a replay to see off Cardiff City in the competition earlier this month, but Jesse Marsch will expect his side to beat the League One strugglers this afternoon and seal their place in Monday night's fifth round draw.

We're expecting to get a first glimpse of new club record signing Georginio Rutter at the Wham Stadium. The France Under-21 international hasn't featured just yet but he should get some game time today, while Luis Sinisterra will be looking for minutes, too, after overcoming injury.

Accrington have struggled for form this season and currently sit just one point above the League One relegation zone, but John Coleman's side will believe they can cause a huge upset in front of their own fans.

We're reporting live from Accrington to bring you all the build-up, team news and match action.

Key Events

Here we go! 12:30

Team news - Accrington11:34

Team news - Whites11:34

13:55William Jackson

GOOOOAALLLLL

Sinisterra!!!!! 3-0

13:53William Jackson

Firpo combines with Bamford

He breaks into the box and he slots the ball into the corner of the net. Lovely stuff.

13:52William Jackson

GOOOOOOAAAALLLLLLLLLLL

Firpo!!!!! 2-0!!!!

13:50William Jackson

Sinisterra shoots

He beats two as he drives the ball towards the edge of the area before lifting the ball over the bar.

13:49William Jackson

Side netting

Rutter knocks the ball down for Bamford, the striker didn't need a second invitation to hit it on the turn but he hits the side netting.

13:39William Jackson

Rodgers misses another one!

Meslier flaps at a corner, the ball drops to Rodgers who scuffs his effort wide. He could have had two or three this half, the defender.

13:38William Jackson

Rutter continues

Eyes on him, though.

13:37William Jackson

Rutter is down

He's receiving treatment but Aaronson and Rodrigo have been sent to warm up. Perkins, too.

13:36William Jackson

Another hairy moment

Meslier dives at the feet of Pressley, the ball runs for Rodgers to hit but he misses again.

13:33William Jackson

Early chance for Accrington

Rodgers was wide open in the box there but he scooped his effort over the bar.

13:32William Jackson

We're underway!

Leeds get the ball rolling once more.

13:32William Jackson

The teams are out for the second half

Can Leeds build on this half-time lead? We're about to find out.

13:30William Jackson

Attendance

5268 here in total, 2616 from Leeds.

13:17William Jackson

There's the whistle

United lead 1-0 at the break. It's been a bit nervy at times but Leeds' quality has shone through. A Harrison screamer the difference but Sinisterra has struck the post, too.

13:16William Jackson

One added on

Meslier tested yet again! Another shot comes in from the edge of the area but the Frenchman deals with it.

13:13William Jackson

Half-time approaching

We're in the 44th minute here. Still 1-0 Leeds but they haven't had it all their own way.

13:12William Jackson

Kristensen tries one

He receives a deep Harrison cross and drills an effort, but just misses the target.

13:09William Jackson

Coyle goes into the book

He took out Firpo there. Marsch didn't like that one and he had a few words with the Accrington bench.

13:08William Jackson

Bamford!

Saved! Rutter did well to create that chance. He spun his man, fed Sinisterra and Bamford was in the middle to poke the ball goalwards. The keeper does well though to keep it 1-0.

13:05William Jackson

POST

Sinisterra clips it from the edge of the box and hits the woodwork.

13:05William Jackson

Meslier made a mess of that

He failed to deal with a cross but Firpo hooked it away before the Stanley man could get there.

13:03William Jackson

Firpo finds Bamford

Bamford turns and hits it first time but the keeper gathers well.

31'William Jackson

Rutter slips a pass through the line

Sinisterra tries to meet it at the far post but he can't quite get there.

12:58William Jackson

Pressley tests Meslier

The Frenchman was on his toes once again though to deny the Stanley man.

12:57William Jackson

Roca goes close

Rutter broke down the right, Roca collects on the edge of the area and sees his effort deflected over the bar.

First-half analysisBeren Cross

Quality against the run of play

Accrington have been the better side in the opening quarter, forcing several saves from Meslier without really extering him. Leeds have been too direct and found no real flow, but that one moment from Harrison sums up the gulf in class. Lovely move before the driven finish. Leeds just coming more and more into it over the last few minutes.

12:54William Jackson

Outstanding from Harrison

Leeds have just started to get a grip of the game over the last few minutes. They advanced forward down the right, Harrison collects it 25 yards out and he lashes it into the bottom corner of the goal. Superb.

12:52William Jackson

GOOOOOOAAAAAALLLLLLLL

Harrison!!!!! 1-0 Leeds

12:45William Jackson

Meslier forced into action again

Whalley this time. Straight at him again though. Stanley trying their luck at every opportunity.

12:44William Jackson

Meslier tested again

Another shot comes in from range. It was straight at Meslier, though.

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