Crystal Palace vs Leeds United – Match preview and team news
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Crystal Palace welcome Leeds United to Selhurst Park this afternoon, aiming to build on a significant upturn in form that has moved the Eagles clear of the Premier League’s immediate relegation conversation.
Under the guidance of Oliver Glasner, Palace have secured nine points from their last five league fixtures, recording as many wins in that short span as they had in their previous 14 matches. Despite a frustrating goalless draw against AEK Larnaca in the Conference League on Thursday, the South Londoners arrive in domestic high spirits following a clinical 3–1 victory over Tottenham.
Currently sitting 13th, the Eagles can move to within striking distance of the top ten with a victory, while Glasner remains determined to deliver European football for next season before his summer departure.
Leeds United, meanwhile, travel to the capital in desperate need of points to avoid being sucked back into a relegation dogfight. Daniel Farke’s men are currently winless in their last four Premier League games and sit just three points above the drop zone.
While a comprehensive 3–0 FA Cup win over Norwich City provided a morale boost, Leeds possess the division’s third-worst away record, having recorded only one win on the road all season. The Whites will look to recapture the clinical edge they showed in December’s reverse fixture, where they dismantled Palace 4–1 at Elland Road.
Crystal Palace vs Leeds United – Match preview and team news
- Date: Sunday, 15 March 2026
- Kick-off: 14:00 GMT
- Venue: Selhurst Park, London
- Referee: Thomas Bramall
- VAR: James Bell
- Last Meeting: Leeds United 4–1 Crystal Palace (20 Dec 2025, Premier League)
Team News
Crystal Palace
Oliver Glasner faces a late decision on Daniel Muñoz, who is nursing a shoulder injury. While the Colombian remains a doubt, the manager expressed hope given the player’s high pain threshold. Notably, Jean-Philippe Mateta is being eased back into the fold after a lengthy injury layoff and may feature from the bench. Christantus Uche is also available following an impressive cameo against Spurs, but Eddie Nketiah remains sidelined until after the international break.
Leeds United
Daniel Farke expects to have an almost fully fit squad, though late calls will be made on Dominic Calvert-Lewin (knee) and Noah Okafor (hip). Notably, Calvert-Lewin has returned to team training and is “carefully optimistic” about featuring. Joe Rodon is set to return to the heart of the defence after being rested in the FA Cup, while Sean Longstaff is pushing for a start in midfield following his goalscoring turn against Norwich.
Form
Crystal Palace
The Eagles are unbeaten in their last seven home league games against Leeds, a run stretching back to 2006. Despite their recent surge, Palace have underperformed their expected goals (xG) by a league-high 12.1, netting just 33 goals from an xG of 45.1. Significantly, Jørgen Strand Larsen has been a revelation since arriving in January, averaging a goal every 136 minutes compared to every 1405 minutes during his time at Wolves.
Leeds United
Leeds are looking to complete their first league double over Palace since 1995, but must overcome a dismal record in London, where they are winless in 11 top-flight visits. Dominic Calvert-Lewin remains their primary weapon for this fixture; the striker has scored seven Premier League goals against Palace—more than against any other opponent. Defensively, Farke’s side will need to be alert at set-pieces, having conceded four goals from such situations in the previous meeting.
Predicted Lineups
Crystal Palace Predicted XI (3-4-2-1): Henderson; Canvot, Lacroix, Riad; Johnson, Wharton, Hughes, Sosa; Sarr, Pino; Strand Larsen
Leeds United Predicted XI (4-2-3-1): Darlow; Justin, Rodon, Struijk, Gudmundsson; Bogle, Stach, Ampadu, Longstaff, Aaronson; Calvert-Lewin
How to Watch Crystal Palace vs Leeds United?
The match will be televised live in the UK on Sky Sports Cricket and Sky Sports Ultra HDR. Coverage begins at 13:00 GMT.
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