EFL: Leeds Survive Birmingham Scare, Wolves Beat Grimsby

Leeds survived an FA Cup scare to reach the fifth round with a penalty shoot-out victory against second-tier Birmingham on Sunday.

Wolves breathed a sigh of relief as they edged past fourth-division Grimsby 1-0...

Leeds United edged past Birmingham City in a thrilling FA Cup match, winning 4-2 on penalties after the game ended 1-1 after extra time. Lukas Nmecha scored for Leeds in the 49th minute, but Birmingham's Patrick Roberts equalized in the 89th minute, sending the game to penalties.

Leeds goalkeeper Lucas Perri was the hero, saving Tommy Doyle's spot-kick, while Roberts missed for Birmingham. Sean Longstaff scored the winning penalty, securing Leeds' place in the fifth round.

Leeds United emerged victorious in the FA Cup fourth round, beating Birmingham City 4-2 on penalties after the match ended 1-1 after extra time. Joel Piroe, Dominic Calvert-Lewin, Brenden Aaronson, and Sean Longstaff all scored their penalties for Leeds, securing the win under manager Daniel Farke.

The match was a feisty encounter, with both teams giving it their all. 

🎩 Into the next round! pic.twitter.com/9zlt4kJcPo

— Leeds United (@LUFC) February 15, 2026

Tommy Doyle's shot was thwarted by Leeds goalkeeper Lucas Perri, and Roberts' follow-up effort sailed over the crossbar. Leeds is fighting to avoid relegation from the Premier League, and they're one win away from reaching the quarter-finals for the first time since 2002-03 - a crucial milestone in their survival bid.

Wolves breathed a sigh of relief as they edged past fourth-division Grimsby 1-0, avoiding a major upset at Blundell Park. Santiago Bueno scored the decisive goal in the 60th minute, netting from Wolves' first shot on target on a muddy pitch.

Grimsby had giant-killing hopes, especially after knocking out Manchester United in the League Cup earlier this season, but Wolves managed to escape.

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Grimsby pushed hard late on, but Wolves' goalkeeper Sam Johnstone didn't have to make a serious save until Andy Cook's 90th-minute header.

Wolves' 1-0 win marked their first away victory since beating Manchester United in April, a small boost for the struggling side. With relegation looking almost certain, Rob Edwards' team is looking to salvage some pride in the FA Cup