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Leeds United take on Cardiff City at Elland Road in their FA Cup fourth round replay on Wednesday night.

[Patrick Bamford](https://www.leeds-live.co.uk/all-about/patrick-bamford) has now returned to fitness and is set to be part of the matchday squad to take on the Bluebirds. Marsch has confirmed that he will make a decision on the day but that it could prove 'difficult' for the centre-back to be involved. The Leeds manager confirmed that the Colombian trained with the squad and although not guaranteed, has a real chance of featuring against the Championship team. [ Leeds'](https://www.leeds-live.co.uk/all-about/leeds-united-fc) blushes during the 2-2 draw at the Cardiff City Stadium. The 20-year-old could well make his debut against Brentford this weekend, with fans eager to see their new record signing in action as soon as a possible. The striker scored a late consolation goal during the 2-1 to defeat to Aston Villa last Friday and will be chomping at the bit to show [Marsch](https://www.leeds-live.co.uk/all-about/jesse-marsch) that he deserves a chance in the starting XI.

All the latest Leeds United headlines as calls have been made for the left-back to be sold at 'half price' after a torrid time in the Eredivisie.

[Read the full story here.](https://www.leeds-live.co.uk/sport/leeds-united/leeds-united-marsch-cardiff-city-26004814) [Leeds](https://www.leeds-live.co.uk/all-about/leeds-united-fc) returned to [Elland Road](https://www.leeds-live.co.uk/all-about/elland-road) after their midweek Leicester City trip, all eyes are on whether the home support follows the away trend. [Cardiff City](https://www.leeds-live.co.uk/all-about/cardiff-city-fc) will play a huge role in emotions going into that 2pm kick-off on Sunday. However, with Bamford now back fully fit, Marsch has a decision to make over who will start against Cardiff City tomorrow night. Jesse Marsch says he's yet to decide on who'll lead the line for Leeds United in their FA Cup third round replay against Cardiff City. Rodrigo has been the standout performer at Elland Road this season, topping the goal scoring charts for Marsch's side. [Read the full story here.](https://www.leeds-live.co.uk/sport/leeds-united/jesse-marsch-set-late-patrick-26000074) It has been so long since the players and fans were able to enjoy that winning feeling. "Where did it go wrong (at Ajax)? Two years ago, everyone thought they were going to become the Bayern Munich of the Netherlands. [It can] mess up your whole club." How dissatisfied will they be there.

Leeds United news from Elland Road as the Whites prepare to face Cardiff City in the FA Cup.

The forward will have been expected to make his debut on home soil this evening, however there it has been confirmed that he won’t be able to feature because of an FA Cup rule. He’s in great form and we will be looking to turn him around and get him ready to go again for this match.” The forward has already almost doubled his tally from the 2021-22 campaign. Speaking ahead of tonight’s fixture, Marsch said: “Rodri (Rodrigo) was fantastic against Villa in every phase of the match. A win in the replay will see them take on either Accrington Stanley or Boreham Wood in the fourth round. While winning games is a must for the Whites,

Jesse Marsch is minded to not push Patrick Bamford's body too far, too soon, as he weighs up the Leeds United striker's role in tonight FA Cup clash with…

A place in the fourth round and a meeting with either Accrington Stanley or Boreham Wood awaits. I was happy, very happy, for him to get a goal. I told you guys last week that, mentally, he seems to be in a really good place and, physically, in a really good place.

THE sizeable contingent of Irish Leeds United supporters will be able to watch this evening's FA Cup third round replay unlike those based in the UK.T.

And Perkins was there to pick up the pieces with the precious leveller on 93 minutes. But the comeback was on for Leeds when Rodrigo pulled one back after the break before his missed penalty. But Rodrigo missed the resulting spot-kick and Leeds appeared to be heading out of the FA Cup.

Leeds United will host Cardiff City in an FA Cup third round replay fixture later tonight. How to watch on UK TV and kick-off time.

Cardiff will still be without Mahlon Romeo (hamstring) and Jamilu Collins is set to miss the entire campaign due to an ACL injury. Adam Forshaw, Crysencio Summerville, Stuart Dallas and Archie Gray all continue to be sidelined as well. The last time Cardiff lost was in 2016 during a Championship match in which Leeds won 2-0. The match is set to be broadcast on ITV4 later this evening. Advertisement [Leeds](/topic/leeds) will be desperate to secure their entry into the [fourth round of the FA Cup ](/sport/football/fa-cup-prize-money-202223-how-much-do-round-winners-losers-get-funds-3820843)as they take on [Cardiff City](/topic/cardiff-city) once more tonight.

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It has been a long road for both teams, being challenging and full of challenges that they have had to overcome to stay alive and reach this stage. January 18, 2023 [FA Cup](https://www.vavel.com/en-us/soccer/2020/11/09/1046170-who-could-replace-gareth-southgate.html)return to England to define the teams that will reach the next round of the oldest tournament in the world with their minds focused on arriving at Wembley Stadium with the intention of being crowned as the new champion of the competition and writing their name in golden letters.

How to watch Leeds vs Cardiff FA Cup third round replay, including kick-off time & team news.

Long-term absentees Archie Gray and Stuart Dallas ought to miss out. Leeds United vs Cardiff City Leeds United vs Cardiff City date & kick-off time

Team news, analysis, match officials and more. Here's everything you need to know ahead of Brentford's Premier League game against Leeds United.

The 19-year-old opened his Leeds account in their 2-2 draw with West Ham United earlier this month and was a constant threat in defeat at Villa Park. The summer saw Leeds lose Kalvin Phillips to Manchester City and Raphinha to Barcelona. Illan Meslier has been an ever-present in goal, with defenders Robin Koch and Pascal Struijk missing just one game between them. The Whites took seven points from their opening three matches, including a comprehensive 3-0 victory over Chelsea, but they’ve added just 10 points to their tally in the 15 games since. I’m in a positive place with our group.” Leeds shipped 79 goals last term and have already conceded 33 in 18 top-flight games this time round.

Leeds are making plans for signing No 3 of the January transfer window - with a talented Portugal youth international defender next on their wanted list.

And Monteiro may yet be the next arrival at Elland Road. Under-pressure boss Jesse Marsch needs two positive results to lift a recent record of just two wins from 17 games. They face Cardiff in the FA Cup third-round replay on Wednesday evening, before tackling Brentford on Sunday. Orta has shown a sharp eye for snaring to Leeds some of the best young talents around. Indeed, the likes of Sam Greenwood, Crysencio Summerville and Joe Gelhardt have all gone to become first-team stars. And The Athletic claims Leeds are considering an approach to bring him to Elland Road.