Fulham 0 Leeds United 0 (Leeds win 6-5 on penalties) - Recap as Whites move into Carabao Cup last 16

HEAD TO HEAD: Fulham boss Marco Silva, left, and Leeds United head coach Marcelo Bielsa, right. Graphic by Graeme Bandeira.HEAD TO HEAD: Fulham boss Marco Silva, left, and Leeds United head coach Marcelo Bielsa, right. Graphic by Graeme Bandeira.
HEAD TO HEAD: Fulham boss Marco Silva, left, and Leeds United head coach Marcelo Bielsa, right. Graphic by Graeme Bandeira.
Leeds United are taking on Fulham at Craven Cottage tonight in the Carabao Cup - and we will keep you updated with all the latest news here.

Head coach Marcelo Bielsa has several injuries to contend with, and Leeds will be back to league action just four days later with the visit of eighth-placed West Ham United to Elland Road in Saturday's 3pm kick-off.

Leeds are still seeking their first win of the new Premier League season and sit fourth bottom on three points after four games played.

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Fulham, under new boss Marco Silva, are second in the Championship following last season's relegation and only two points behind leaders Bournemouth having won five of their eight games played.

A place in the Carabao Cup last 16 awaits the winners of tonight's third round tie at Craven Cottage and you can follow all of the latest news at our blog here.

Fulham v Leeds United RECAP

Key Events

  • Carabao Cup third round clash at Craven Cottage
  • 7.45pm kick-off
  • Place in last 16 awaits the winners
  • Leeds fourth bottom in Premier League. Fulham second in Championship.

6: Firm drive from Muniz parried clear, nothing from Leeds yet

8: On a Shackleton through ball looking for Roberts, keeper gathers

9: Fulham lose the ball in their own half, Summerville running at goal, plays a pass to Roberts which is a bit wayward and Roberts sees his shot saved, parried out to Rodrigo who has a gaping goal in front of him but cannot connect properly. Big chance gone.

Easy one for Meslier

14: Weak Quina shot from 20 yards straight at him, easily saves

20: Corner flies through the box. Roberts shot then blocked in the box from a second corner.

Much better now from Leeds

20: Fulham had a bright start but Leeds on top now, should be ahead.

21: James does well to reach a pass down the left, crosses for Rodrigo who slices his shot well wide from the edge of the box.

Solid start by Cresswell

24: Not put a foot wrong, reading the game well with good anticipation skills

Another Leeds chance

26: James cutback to Roberts cleared for a corner after a lovely move down the left, corner cleared. Leeds turning the screw

Dallas needing treatment

29: He’s taken a few blows in this half. Dallas is United’s captain tonight.

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