Leeds beat Accrington Stanley 3-1 to book their place in the fifth round of the FA Cup for the first time in seven years
Leicester City’s Nigerian striker Kelechi Iheanacho celebrates scoring the opening goal during the English FA Cup fourth round football match between Walsall and Leicester City at the Poundland Bescot Stadium in Walsall, on January 28, 2023. Jack Harrison’s stunning long-range strike settled Leeds’ nerves of an upset against the League One side at the Wham Stadium.
Bamford’s brilliant reverse pass teed up Junior Firpo to double the visitors’ lead just after the hour mark.But there was a moment to savour for Stanley as 18-year-old Leslie Adekoya pulled a goal back nine minutes from time. The Nigerian has scored more goals in the competition than any other player since making his debut in 2016.
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