Premier League Showdown at Elland Road

Leeds Riding a Wave of Momentum

Leeds United enters this contest with renewed confidence. The team is currently unbeaten in their last three Premier League games, a tough run that included matches against Chelsea, Liverpool, and Brentford. Their recent 1-1 draw with Brentford showcased their resilience, and it followed an impressive 3-1 victory over Chelsea and a thrilling 3-3 draw with Liverpool.

Dominic Calvert-Lewin celebrates a goal for Leeds United at Elland Road with a lime green and dark color theme.

A tactical shift to a 3-5-2 formation appears to have revitalized their attack. Consequently, Leeds has scored 10 goals in their last five outings. Key to this success is striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin, who is in remarkable form, having scored in four consecutive games. Elland Road has truly been a fortress this season, as the club has earned three-quarters of its points tally at home. However, while their attack is firing, the defense remains a concern, having conceded in each of their last six home matches.

Palace’s Premier Away Form a Major Threat

Crystal Palace arrives in Yorkshire as one of the league’s surprise packages, sitting comfortably in fifth place. The Eagles, who qualified for the UEFA Conference League by winning the FA Cup, are fighting for another season of European football. Despite a recent 3-0 league defeat to Manchester City, their form on the road is formidable.

Marc Guéhi of Crystal Palace makes a crucial defensive tackle in an away match, highlighted with a lime green and dark color theme. In fact, Palace boasts the best away record in the Premier League during 2025. They have won more points and games on their travels than any other side, conceding a mere five goals in the process. Although they played a midweek European fixture, manager Oliver Glasner rested his key players, ensuring a fresh squad is ready for the challenge at Elland Road.

Team News: Who’s In and Who’s Out?

Leeds United

Daniel Farke confirmed that he has the same group of players available that featured against Brentford. The team continues to be without some key individuals:

Daniel James remains a long-term absentee.
Sean Longstaff and Lukas Nmecha are expected to return in the coming weeks.

Crystal Palace

In an unusual move, Oliver Glasner has already confirmed his starting eleven. The 11 players who were rested for the midweek Conference League game will all start. This means a fresh lineup featuring Dean Henderson, Marc Guéhi, and Jean-Philippe Mateta. The Palace does have some notable absentees:

Ismaïla Sarr is away with Senegal for the Africa Cup of Nations.
Daichi Kamada, Daniel Muñoz, and Cheick Doucouré are all unavailable due to injury.

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Past Clashes and Where to Watch

This fixture has a history of delivering dramatic moments. While Crystal Palace stormed to a 5-1 victory on their last visit to Elland Road in April 2023, Leeds has also had recent success. The Whites secured a memorable 1-0 win in 2021 thanks to a 93rd-minute winner and also won the season prior, 2-0.

For fans in the UK, the match will be broadcast live on Sky Sports Premier League, with coverage starting at 7:45 PM GMT. Sky Sports customers can also stream the action via the Sky Go app. For supporters worldwide, live audio commentary is available through official club channels.

A Crucial Clash of Styles

This match presents a classic contrast. Leeds United’s potent home attack will face a stern test against Crystal Palace’s disciplined and highly effective away defense. With Leeds fighting to pull further away from the bottom of the table and Palace aiming to keep pace with the top four, the stakes could not be higher. Expect an intense atmosphere under the lights at Elland Road as both teams battle for three vital points.