The historic competition has not been too kind to Leeds over the years and fans have painful memories of humiliating exits.
Leeds have been dumped out by the likes of Histon, Sutton United and Crawley Town over the years and supporters have been left to endure embarrassment.
This season, however, the Whites have marched into the quarter-finals. Wins over Championship outfits Derby County, Birmingham City and Norwich City have taken Daniel Farke’s side to the final eight, just one win away from Wembley.
Leeds have chopped and changed in the FA Cup this term and amid a tense battle for Premier League survival, there could be a temptation to do so again. However, the Wembley arch will not be far from Farke’s mind.
Leeds’ boss said: “To be in the quarter-final is already a good achievement, but if you can progress further on, it would mean a lot, of course.”
Here is The Yorkshire Post’s predicted Leeds XI as the Whites prepare to lock horns with the Hammers tomorrow (April 5).
1. Predicted Leeds United XI
A look at how Leeds United could line up for their FA Cup quarter-final clash with West Ham United. | Paul ELLIS / AFP via Getty Images
2. GK: Lucas Perri
Since being dislodged by Karl Darlow as the number one at Elland Road, Perri has been the cup rotation goalkeeper. | Martin Rickett/PA Wire
3. RWB: Jayden Bogle
James Justin is a solid option in this role but Bogle has impressed this season too and may get the nod. | Danny Lawson/PA Wire
4. CB: James Justin
Joe Rodon is yet to start in the FA Cup and having had a busy international break with Wales, could be rested. A solution could be to move Justin inside to the centre of defence, where has previously deputised admirably. | John Walton/PA Wire