Leeds United sadly crashed out of the FA Cup on Tuesday night, although some prize money is arriving to soften the blow.
Leeds United FA Cup Prize Money
Well, Javi Gracia watched his side suffer a 2-0 defeat to Fulham at Craven Cottage on Tuesday evening, although things may have been different if Georginio Rutter’s opener was not harshly disallowed by Chris Kavanagh.
While some supporters may be left disappointed about missing out on a place in the FA Cup Quarter-Final, Leeds can at least focus their efforts on Premier League survival now.
After losing their 5th round tie to Fulham, Leeds will receive £120,000 in prize money from the Football Association.
The complete list of prize payments throughout each stage of the FA Cup have been documented on the FA’s official website.
Of course, it is obviously not a huge amount of money in the context of modern day football – it is only enough to pay Junior Firpo’s wages for two weeks.
The Leeds No.3 is said to earn £60,000-a-week at Elland Road.
Had Rutter’s goal stood, Leeds may have found themselves in the Quarter-Final, which would have seen them be awarded £225,000.
Leeds should be asking questions after FA Cup loss
In our view, Leeds should complain to the FA about Rutter’s goal being disallowed.
Harry Wilson found himself caught under the ball before Weston McKennie’s header led to Rutter tapping the ball in, and as a result, the Welshman seemed to throw himself in a desperate attempt to claim he was shoved.
Replays show there was minimal contact.
While there is no way to change Tuesday’s result, it is important that Leeds make their concerns known to the FA, as a repeat of an error like this in Premier League action could prove to be far more damaging.
Relegation to the Championship would cost Leeds millions, and as they teeter just one place above the bottom three in 17th, they cannot afford to be robbed of any precious points.
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