Leeds United 1-1 Plymouth Argyle: Adam Randell earns Plymouth an FA Cup fourth-round replay

Report as Leeds and Plymouth draw 1-1 at Elland Road in the FA Cup fourth round; Jaidon Anthony's superb solo effort had put Leeds in front at half-time; Adam Randell's second-half equaliser earned Plymouth a replay

By PA Media

Saturday 27 January 2024 19:25, UK

Adam Randell's second-half equaliser earned Plymouth an FA Cup fourth-round replay after they held Leeds to a 1-1 draw at Elland Road.

The Plymouth midfielder converted a rare chance for his side in the 73rd minute after Jaidon Anthony's superb solo effort had put Leeds in front at half-time.

Leeds extended their unbeaten home record to 17 games in all competitions, but saw their five-game winning run halted.

Plymouth — 15th in the Championship — are still searching for their first win on the road this season, but are now unbeaten in four games under manager Ian Foster.

The visitors threatened first when 16-goal striker Morgan Whittaker bundled Mickel Miller's left-wing cross over the crossbar before Leeds hit the woodwork twice in quick succession.

Anthony's angled shot from inside the box struck a post and Willy Gnonto's follow-up effort was pushed onto the crossbar by Plymouth goalkeeper Conor Hazard.

Further efforts from Joel Piroe and Ethan Ampadu were held by Hazard as Leeds laid siege on the visitors' goal.

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But it took a moment of individual brilliance from Anthony to break the deadlock in the 31st minute as he cut inside from the left and beat three defenders before arrowing a right-footed shot inside the far post.

The on-loan Bournemouth winger celebrated by paying tribute to his mum Donna, who died last week, by lifting his shirt to reveal the words 'Rest in Perfect Peace Mum' on