FA Cup round-up: Leeds thump Accrington Stanley to reach fifth round as Leicester squeeze past League Two Walsall

LEEDS booked their place in the FA Cup fifth round for the first time since 2016 after easing past Accrington Stanley.

Jack Harrison‘s stunner got Jesse March‘s side up and running in the first half.

AFPJack Harrison scored Leeds’ opener with a sensational strike[/caption]

AFPJunior Firpo’s first Leeds goal put the Premier League side in control[/caption]

PAYouri Tielemans missed a penalty against Walsall[/caption]

ReutersBut Kelechi Iheanacho scored the winner for Leicester with another FA Cup goal[/caption]

Junior Firpo’s first Leeds goal, thank to a glorious assist from Patrick Bamford, and Luis Sinisterra’s strike two minutes later, ensured the Elland Road club avoided an upset despite Leslie Adekoya’s late consolation.

But Leicester did struggle against lower league opposition and needed Kelechi Iheanacho‘s long-range goal, his SEVENTEETH in the FA Cup, to secure their passage.

The Nigerian’s deflected effort came after Youri Tielemans missed a penalty after striking the inside of the post.

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