In a dynamic match, Leeds United secured a decisive victory over Birmingham City, with the game concluding at a score of 3-0. The match began with an open play, as Birmingham sought opportunities on the flanks and Leeds responded with counterattacks through James and Summerville. Patrick Bamford's presence was felt early on with a blocked shot at the four-minute mark and later scoring his first goal of the season with a header in the 35th minute. Leeds took control with Bamford breaking the resistance, followed by a skillful assist from Firpo to James for the second goal. Leeds' defense remained solid, with Rodon delivering an impressive performance. Despite a few chances for Birmingham, including a free-kick at the edge of the box in the 79th minute, Leeds' dominance was unchallenged. Substitutions were made in the 75th minute, with James, Summerville, and Bamford making way for Piroe, Anthony, and Gnonto, to a warm reception from the fans. The match also featured a goal by Crysencio Summerville, and a near fourth goal by Ampadu, which was narrowly saved by Ruddy in the final moments at 90+3 minutes.
Corner. Glancing header. Good night. 0-3 on 90 mins. #lufc
Leeds subs: Gnonto, Anthony and Bamford off, James, Kamara and Poveda on. 86th min. #lufc
i mean, jesus https://t.co/CScsSUH3bL
Wow. Sensational technique, Patrick Bamford 😍👏🏻 https://t.co/UJZ7KA0p2g
CHANCE: Bamford nods a cross back into the middle, sits up for Piroe but his half-volley is blocked. 0-2 on 71 mins. #lufc
SIMPLY. BREATHTAKING. PATRICK BAMFORD. OH MY WORD. 🤯🤯🤯 @LUFC #EmiratesFACup https://t.co/0xVnnDfXRv
BAMFORD. SENSATIONAL #lufc
HT: Peterborough 0 Leeds 1. #lufc
Great ball from Piroe plays Firpo in, he tries to square to Bamford rather than stick a boot through it. Posh clear. Good start from Leeds. 0-0 on seven mins. #lufc
CHANCE: Leeds close to an opener on three minutes. Firpo's corner flicked on by Ampadu, final touch off Bamford flies just wide of the near post. 0-0. #lufc
Ampadu so close to a fourth, with Leeds queueing up in City's box. Ruddy gets fingertips to it and pushes the shot over. 3-0 on 90+3. #lufc
Four minutes added. Leeds too strong for Birmingham today. Not really sure what Birmingham are supposed to be. Very powder puff. 3-0. #lufc
Gnonto gives a pass straight to Bacuna who gets forward and tries to find space to shoot, but Leeds get bodies back. Firpo then fouls right on the edge of the box. 79th min. #lufc
Leeds subs: James, Summerville and Bamford off, Piroe, Anthony and Gnonto on. Big cheer for Bamford, after a big performance. Deserved that goal and has worked City hard. 75th min. #lufc
Goal for Leeds, scored by Crysencio Summerville. ⚪️ 3-0 ⚫️ [67]
That took a while to get going but Bamford broke the resistance and some really nice play from Firpo set up James for the second. Rodon been impressive at the back, Bamford's movement is lively and Firpo coming up with an assist. Leeds in control. #lufc
HT: Leeds 2 Birmingham 0. #lufc
Leeds pressing for a second goal, James with a chance to shoot but loses his footing and sends a weak effort at Ruddy. 1-0 on 45 mins. #lufc
CHANCE: James with another cross which Bamford tries to meet with a diving header. Much more difficult chance and can't direct it at goal. 1-0 on 42 mins. #lufc
First start of the season, first goal of the season. Been quite a hungover first half all round but a hanging cross from James finds Bamford at the back post. Rising header beats Ruddy, who gets fingers to it but can't claw it off his line. 1-0 on 35 mins. #lufc
A very open start - Birmingham finding space to come forward on the flanks, Leeds with two counters through James and Summerville. Latter ends in a block shot from Bamford. 0-0 on four mins. #lufc