Crystal Palace vs Leeds

Date: December 20 2025
Kick-off: 20:00 GMT
Stadium: Elland Road

Leeds (3-5-2)

• Goalkeeper: Lucas Perri
• Defenders: J. Rodon, J. Bijol, P. Struijk
• Midfielders: J. Bogle, B. Aaronson, E. Ampadu, A. Stach, G. Gudmundsson
• Forwards: D. Calvert-Lewin, N. Okafor

Crystal Palace (3-4-2-1)

• Goalkeeper: D. Henderson
• Defenders: C. Richards, M. Lacroix, M. Guéhi
• Midfielders: N. Clyne, A. Wharton, W. Hughes, T. Mitchell
• Forwards: E. Nketiah, Yeremy Pino, J. Mateta

Leeds will be without D. James due to a hamstring injury, S. Longstaff with a calf injury, and L. Nmecha suffering from a thigh injury. These absences might limit their attacking options significantly in this vital match.

Crystal Palace faces several key missing players including Rio Cardines (muscle injury), C. Doucouré (knee injury), D. Kamada (hamstring injury), C. Kporha (back injury), D. Muñoz (knee injury), C. Riad (knee injury), and I. Sarr who is on international duty. The depth of the squad could be tested heavily.

This encounter is pivotal as Leeds sit precariously in 17th position with 16 points, in a battle against relegation. Crystal Palace, on the other hand, have found themselves in 5th with 26 points, pushing for European spots.

Leeds have struggled recently, drawing their last two matches, following a win and a loss prior. Their overall record shows 4 wins, 4 draws, and 8 losses this season, indicating inconsistency especially in defense with 30 goals conceded.

Crystal Palace comes off a mixed bag, losing one, then winning two, followed by another loss. They hold a record of 7 wins, 5 draws, and 4 losses, showcasing their stronger form in contrast to Leeds, particularly with a solid defensive line allowing only 15 goals.

• April 9 2023: Leeds 1 - 5 Crystal Palace
• October 9 2022: Crystal Palace 2 - 1 Leeds
• April 25 2022: Crystal Palace 0 - 0 Leeds
• November 30 2021: Leeds 1 - 0 Crystal Palace