Perri makes key save as Leeds sink Birmingham in FA Cup shootout
Guardian Sport
by Peter Lansley at St Andrew'sFebruary 15, 2026
Leeds advanced to the fifth round of the FA Cup, with sights set on a possible first quarter-final place since 2002‑03. But after scoring a last‑gasp equaliser to take the tie to extra time and then a penalty shootout, Birmingham could draw some consolation from pushing their top-flight opponents.
Sean Longstaff converted the clinching penalty, after Patrick Roberts, who had scored in the 89th minute to gain parity for Birmingham, blasted his kick over the crossbar; the Leeds goalkeeper Lucas Perri also saved from Tommy Doyle, Birmingham’s best player.
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Originally published on Guardian Sport on 2/15/2026