Derby County will be hoping to claim a major FA Cup scalp when they welcome Leeds United to Pride Park on Sunday for a third round clash that pits Championship ambition against Premier League status.
Derby County v Leeds United will be shown live on TNT Sports 2, with coverage starting at 11.30am ahead of kick off. The match will also be available to stream via discovery+, allowing viewers to watch across a range of devices including smart TVs, laptops, tablets and smartphones.
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With both sides arriving after demanding league fixtures, the tie promises to be one of the more exciting encounters of the round.
Derby currently sit 13th in the Championship, six points outside the play off places, and remain firmly in contention for a late push despite inconsistent form. The Rams were last in action on Sunday, when they suffered a narrow defeat to in form Wrexham, a result that halted a modest run of momentum.
Leeds United arrive in Derbyshire from a different footballing landscape. The Whites occupy 16th place in the Premier League and hold an eight point cushion above the relegation zone, but their recent schedule has been punishing. Daniel Farke’s side were involved in a midweek thriller at Newcastle United, eventually losing 4-3 after extra time in a draining encounter.
That demanding trip to Tyneside could influence team selection, with Daniel Farke expected to rotate his squad. The German coach had already been considering changes for the FA Cup, and the physical and mental toll of Wednesday night may accelerate those plans.
Derby boss John Eustace will hope freshness plays to his side’s advantage. Although the Rams have won just one of their last five matches in all competitions, recent home performances have boosted team morale and belief among the squad.
Prior to the Wrexham loss, Derby were unbeaten in three games at Pride Park, including eye catching results against promotion hopefuls. Those included draws with Millwall and Portsmouth, as well as an impressive victory over second placed Middlesbrough.
While Derby’s overall home record remains modest with just 17 points collected in the Championship, Eustace appears to be getting more out of his players in front of their own supporters, something that could prove vital in a one off cup tie.
Leeds face another demanding away assignment, their fourth on the road in five matches. Despite the gap in divisions, the Whites will be wary of underestimating opponents as they balance their FA Cup involvement with the need to maintain consistency in their Premier League performances.
With Pride Park expected to be at full voice and Leeds potentially rotating, Derby will sense an opportunity to spring a surprise. Leeds will be focused on ensuring their FA Cup journey does not derail their momentum in the Premier League
