Fulham 0 Leeds United 0 (Leeds win 6-5 on penalties) - Recap as Whites move into Carabao Cup last 16
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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Hide AdFulham, 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.
HUGE CHANCES LEEDS
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.
Chances Leeds
20: Corner flies through the box. Roberts shot then blocked in the box from a second corner.
Well wide Leeds
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
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