Leeds United & Derby County injury news as fresh Whites concern leaves 3 out and 4 doubts

Leeds United kick-off their 2025/26 FA Cup campaign at the home of an old Championship foe this weekend. Daniel Farke’s side have been drawn against Derby County and will hope to avoid a repeat of their embarrassing Carabao Cup exit at the hands of Sheffield Wednesday back in August.

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FA Cup action should provide some welcome respite from a physically-demanding Premier League schedule and Farke could even welcome back an injured player or two for the Pride Park trip. Joe Rodon returned from an ankle injury to start Wednesday’s 4-3 defeat at Newcastle and others could follow.

Hosts Derby also have a few fitness issues to contend with while manager John Eustace will hope to get another good result over Farke. Below, the YEP has rounded up all the latest injury and team news ahead of Sunday’s cup clash.