Leeds never do it the easy way - Farke

Daniel Farke said Leeds "never do it the easy way" after his side survived a stunning late comeback from West Ham to reach the FA Cup semi-finals.

Leeds led 2-0, but West Ham scored twice in stoppage time to force extra time. The quarter-final finished 2-2 before Leeds won 4-2 on penalties at the London Stadium on Sunday, April 5, 2026.

The result sends Leeds into the FA Cup semi-finals for the first time since 1987. The FA and Leeds United both confirmed the shootout win, while Sky Sports and ESPN also reported the same scoreline.

Farke's reaction captured the scale of the evening: Leeds had looked in control, were then pulled back late, and still found a way through from the spot.

It was a dramatic route to Wembley, but one that matches a season in which Leeds have often had to work hard for their results. The club will now face Chelsea in the semi-finals.

West Ham's late rally denied Leeds an easier finish, but the visitors held their nerve when it mattered most.