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The FA Cup returns this weekend with Derby County aiming to pull off an upset against an old Championship rival in Leeds United
08:30, 11 Jan 2026

Derby County are back in action this weekend(Image: Stuart Leggett/MI News/NurPhoto via Getty Images)
Everything you need to know about Derby County vs Leeds United
- Is it on TV? Yes, this FA Cup third-round clash between two former Championship rivals will be broadcast. The match has been selected for TV as one of the featured games over the weekend.
- Date: Sunday, January 11, 2026.
- Kick-off time: The game will get underway at 12pm UK time at Derby County's home venue of Pride Park.
- UK broadcast: You can tune into the match live in the UK on TNT Sports 2. Coverage usually begins between 30 to 60 minutes before kick-off and will feature team news and pre-match analysis.
- Live stream details: Fans can also tune into the game via the TNT Sports app or on discovery+.
- Derby County team news: John Eustace will contend with several injury problems as the Rams look to pull off a huge cup upset. Max Johnston, Carlton Morris, David Ozoh and Owen Beck are all out of action, with Bobby Clark planning to play through a knock and Joe Ward returning from suspension.
- Leeds United team news: Daniel Farke will miss a few key players for the FA Cup match. Daniel James, Joe Rodon, Jayden Bogle and Maximilian Wober will remain unavailable and Sean Longstaff could come back into the matchday squad.
- READ MORE ABOUT DERBY COUNTY'S PREPARATIONS HERE: John Eustace responds to Curtis Nelson transfer question as Derby County's January work continues