Leeds United hosts Crystal Palace at Elland Road on Sunday, September 20, 2026, in a Premier League fixture. Daniel Farke’s side enters the match sitting fourth in the table following an unbeaten start, while Palace looks to climb away from 16th under manager Pierre Sage.
An unbeaten start has Leeds United flying high as the club prepares to welcome Crystal Palace to Elland Road, Leeds for a 2 p.m. showdown. Having finished the previous term on an upward trajectory, Leeds has carried that momentum into the current campaign by collecting eight points from its first four matches.
Confidence at Elland Road was further bolstered by a 4-1 win at home to Newcastle in their last Premier League outing. That performance showcased the attacking threat spearheaded by Dominic Calvert-Lewin, leaving Daniel Farke’s team firmly in the conversation among clubs eyeing European qualification.
Crystal Palace Adjusts Under Pierre Sage Amid Early-Season Struggles
While the hosts are building momentum, Crystal Palace finds itself adjusting to the methods of Pierre Sage. The Eagles have assembled a more competitive squad but have suffered three defeats in their opening four Premier League matches, leaking 11 goals along the way.
Palace arrives in West Yorkshire following a 4-0 Europa League win over Lech Poznan on Thursday.
Team News and Projected Lineups for Elland Road Clash
Both managers face significant roster hurdles due to injuries and suspensions. Daniel Farke’s projected XI includes James Trafford in goal, supported by a defensive line of James Justin, Tarik Muharemovic, Nico Elvedi, and Gabriel Gudmundsson. Ethan Ampadu and Ao Tanaka anchor the midfield, while Noah Okafor and Dominic Calvert-Lewin lead the attack. Leeds remains without Mateo Joseph, Joe Rodon, and Harry Wilson due to injuries.
For the visitors, Pierre Sage is set to deploy Walter Benitez between the posts, with Takehiro Tomiyasu, Chris Richards, and Jaydee Canvot forming the defence alongside Tyrick Mitchell. Adam Wharton and Quinten Timber are projected to marshal the central midfield, with Joergen Strand Larsen leading the line. Palace is missing Axel Disasi, who begins a three-match suspension, alongside injured absentees Chadi Riad, Jean-Philippe Mateta, and Dean Henderson.
Recent Head-to-Head History and Form Guide
Recent meetings between these two clubs highlight a competitive edge. Their most recent encounter ended in a 0-0 Premier League draw at Selhurst Park in March 2026. Before that stalemate, Leeds beat Crystal Palace 4-1 at Elland Road in December 2025.
In the broader head-to-head landscape across their five most recent fixtures, Leeds holds two wins to Crystal Palace’s one, alongside two draws.
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