Premier League Regular Season - 30
Crystal Palace 0 - 0 FT Leeds
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
G. Gudmundsson 26'
J. Bijol 31'
44' W. Hughes
D. Calvert-Lewin (D. Calvert-Lewin) 45'
45'+3 O. Glasner
D. Farke 45'+3
G. Gudmundsson 45'+5
G. Gudmundsson 45'+5
HT
↓ L. Nmecha ↑I. Gruev 46'
↓ B. Aaronson ↑J. Bogle 46'
55' B. Johnson
60' ↓ W. Hughes ↑A. Wharton
60' ↓ J. S. Larsen ↑J. Mateta
80' ↓ B. Johnson ↑Y. Pino
80' ↓ J. Canvot ↑D. Kamada
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Crystal Palace
Goalkeepers
Walter Benítez 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
93
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Chris Richards
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
93
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Maxence Lacroix 
MAGNET
84
Activity
84
Activity
68
Passes
16
Duels
Jaydee Canvot 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
78%
Duel Win %
Midfielders
Brennan Johnson
LATE SHIFT
10
Late Mins
10
Late Mins
80
Total Mins
80
Entry
Will Hughes 
FRIENDLY FIRE
Pen Given
Mistake
Pen Given
Mistake
1
Fouls
6.6
Rating
Jefferson Lerma
MAGNET
69
Activity
69
Activity
51
Passes
18
Duels
Tyrick Mitchell
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
93
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Forwards
Ismaïla Sarr
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
93
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Evann Guessand
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
93
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jørgen Strand Larsen
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
60
Total Mins
60
Entry
BENCH
Remi Matthews 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Nathaniel Clyne
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Chadi Riad
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Borna Sosa
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Adam Wharton
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
33
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Daichi Kamada
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
13
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Justin Devenny
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Yéremy Pino
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
13
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jean-Philippe Mateta
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
33
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Leeds
Goalkeepers
Karl Darlow
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
93
Minutes
Defenders
Joe Rodon
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
93
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jaka Bijol
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
4
Tackles
50%
Duel Win %
Pascal Struijk 
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
10
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Midfielders
James Justin
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
93
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ethan Ampadu
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
12
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Anton Stach 
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
10%
Pass Acc
Gabriel Gudmundsson
FRIENDLY FIRE
Red Card
Mistake
Red Card
Mistake
2
Fouls
5.9
Rating
Forwards
Brenden Aaronson
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Dominic Calvert-Lewin
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
93
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Lukas Nmecha
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
BENCH
Lucas Perri
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Jayden Bogle
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
48
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Sebastiaan Bornauw
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ilia Gruev
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
48
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Sean Longstaff
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ao Tanaka
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Daniel James
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Wilfried Gnonto
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Joël Piroe
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20/12/2025 | Leeds | 4 - 1 | Crystal Palace | Premier League | Elland Road |
| 09/04/2023 | Leeds | 1 - 5 | Crystal Palace | Premier League | Elland Road |
| 09/10/2022 | Crystal Palace | 2 - 1 | Leeds | Premier League | Selhurst Park |
| 22/07/2022 | Crystal Palace | 1 - 1 | Leeds | Friendlies Clubs | Optus Stadium |
| 25/04/2022 | Crystal Palace | 0 - 0 | Leeds | Premier League | Selhurst Park |
| 30/11/2021 | Leeds | 1 - 0 | Crystal Palace | Premier League | Elland Road |
| 08/02/2021 | Leeds | 2 - 0 | Crystal Palace | Premier League | Elland Road |
| 07/11/2020 | Crystal Palace | 4 - 1 | Leeds | Premier League | Selhurst Park |
| 09/03/2013 | Crystal Palace | 2 - 2 | Leeds | Championship | Selhurst Park |
| 24/11/2012 | Leeds | 2 - 1 | Crystal Palace | Championship | Elland Road |
20/12/2025
09/04/2023
09/10/2022
22/07/2022
25/04/2022
30/11/2021
08/02/2021
07/11/2020
09/03/2013
24/11/2012
Crystal Palace Win
Leeds Win
Draw
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Selhurst Park Stalemate Survives Penalty and Red Card Drama
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 35/100. A chaotic burst of first-half drama failed to ignite this mid-table scrap, leaving both sides frustrated by a lack of cutting edge.
Early Exchanges
The Stakes at Selhurst Park were clear for two sides lingering in the lower half of the Premier League table. Crystal Palace dominated possession from the outset, settling into a slow rhythm and stringing passes together without penetrating the final third. Jaydee Canvot looked solid at the back for the hosts, comfortably sweeping up loose balls, but their attacking output was completely toothless. Despite controlling the tempo, Palace failed to register a single shot on target throughout the entire contest. Leeds, meanwhile, were content to sit deep and absorb pressure, waiting patiently for counter-attacking opportunities. The Balance of the opening forty minutes was entirely skewed toward tactical caution rather than attacking flair, with neither side willing to overcommit.
Forty-Fifth Minute Chaos
Just as the half seemed destined to end quietly, the Intensity skyrocketed during an explosive sequence of stoppage-time events. The visitors were suddenly awarded a golden opportunity to steal the lead against the run of play when they won a penalty. However, D. Calvert-Lewin completely fluffed his lines, missing the spot-kick and letting the hosts off the hook. The frustration for the Yorkshire club immediately boiled over. Barely moments after the missed penalty, G. Gudmundsson committed a reckless challenge resulting in a straight red card. Within a matter of seconds, Leeds had squandered their best chance of the match and reduced themselves to ten men, drastically shifting the tactical landscape.
The Ten-Man Wall
Facing ten men for the entire second period, Palace were expected to turn the screw, but the Upset Factor lay in how comfortably the visitors managed the disadvantage. Ethan Ampadu put in a monumental shift in midfield, sweeping up danger and marshalling a depleted side to complete defensive solidity. The hosts pushed higher up the pitch and forced a flurry of corners, yet their failure to truly test the goalkeeper told the entire story of their afternoon. For Crystal Palace, this will certainly feel like two points dropped on home turf. Conversely, the visitors will travel back north viewing this hard-fought scoreless draw as a gritty point gained under extreme duress.
Key Questions
How did the red card for G. Gudmundsson impact the match?
It forced Leeds into a deep defensive block for the entire second half, successfully nullifying Crystal Palace's possession and securing a hard-fought draw.
Was the penalty miss by Ethan Ampadu the turning point?
D. Calvert-Lewin actually missed the penalty, not Ampadu. The miss kept Palace in the match just before Gudmundsson's red card completely altered the tactical shape.
What is the Futmetrix Score?
The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.
Grind Over Glamour in South London
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 30/100. A gritty lower-table clash where the fear of dropping points overrides any attacking ambition.
The Setup
When Crystal Palace host Leeds at Selhurst Park this March 15, 2026, do not expect a classic. A modest Stakes rating reflects the reality of a 14th versus 15th place encounter in the Premier League. The hosts bring a woeful home Form profile into the fixture, having won just three times on their own turf all season. Despite a high Balance score indicating an evenly matched contest, the overall tactical quality might be lacking as both struggling sides look to avoid mistakes. Fortunately, a slight injection of Stars quality in the attacking thirds gives the local fans a faint reason for optimism.
Key Battle
The central duel pits Adam Wharton against Noah Okafor. Wharton has been pulling the strings for the home side with three assists in his last five outings, operating as their main creative hub. He needs to dictate the tempo to keep the dangerous Okafor—who comes into this match having scored twice in his last two games—starved of service on the counter.
Our Prediction
Expect a cagey affair dominated by Dean Henderson and the respective backlines. Neither team wants to lose ground, leading to a conservative game script that likely ends in a hard-fought 1-1 draw.