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).
9. CM: Sean Longstaff
Anton Stach had had some hip problems and while he is expected to be available, Farke may be reluctant to roll the dice with such a key figure. Longstaff could be a suitable option to step in. | Bradley Collyer/PA Wire
10. CM: Ao Tanaka
Leeds will need some attacking impetus in midfield alongside the pragmatic pairing of Ampadu and Longstaff. Tanaka could be the progressive passer they need. | Mike Egerton/PA Wire
11. CAM/ST: Brenden Aaronson
Leeds deployed two forwards at the top end of the pitch against Brentford and looked toothless. Aaronson, therefore, could find himself back in and around a lone focal point. | Justin Setterfield/Getty Images
12. ST: Lukas Nmecha
Dominic Calvert-Lewin is a doubt and will Farke be keen on risking such an important player at this stage of the season? Nmecha has registered a goal or an assist in each of Leeds' FA Cup ties this term and could lead the line. | Mike Egerton/PA Wire