Leeds marched to a FA Cup semi-final after a pulsating and chaotic penalty shoot-out victory over West Ham following a 2-2 draw in normal time. With penalties looming, West Ham goalkeeper Alphonse Areola then suffered an injury meaning 20-year-old replacement goalkeeper Finlay Herrick was thrust into the spotlight on his debut for the club. Team news West Ham changed four from the draw with Brentford before the international break, with Adama Traore into the attack in place of Pablo. The 20-year-old goalkeeper started training with West Ham at the age of six and progressed through the academy, signing his first pro-contract with the club ahead of the 2023/24 season and winning the FA Cup Youth Cup in 2023. Herrick saved the first spot-kick from Joel Piroe, but Leeds 'keeper Perri denied Bowen and Pablo to send Leeds through 4-2 on penalties.

Source: Sky sports April 06, 2026 01:19 UTC