Darren Ferguson makes declaration about Leeds United's fans as Peterborough eye FA Cup 'chance'

Peterborough United boss Darren Ferguson has served up praise for both Leeds United and the club's supporters in sizing up January's FA Cup tie.

Leeds were handed a trip to League One highflyers Peterborough in Sunday's third round draw as the Whites were drawn away from home in the FA Cup for a record 13th time in a row.

The contest will be played over the first full weekend in January and several elements of the tie have left Posh boss Ferguson beaming. The Peterborough manager admitted United's fans would sell out whatever allocation they were given for a game which he hopes will be televised as Posh face a side he has plenty of respect for.

“I’m very happy with the draw,” said Ferguson, as quoted by the Peterborough Telegraph. “If you’re going to get a home draw you want it against a team that will attract a full house and help to generate a great atmosphere.

"And Leeds will do that. They’ll sell out whatever allocation they are given. They are a massive club who are going really well. It will be a different game to what we are used to, but we will have a chance of going through. It should be a great occasion.

"There’s even the possibility it will be on TV which would be good. We have to get through the busy Christmas period first, but then we can look forward to a big game.”