Match report

Leeds Defeats Crystal Palace 4-1 in Premier League Clash

Leeds
Leeds
4–1
FT
Crystal Palace
Crystal Palace
Dec 20, 2025

Leeds delivered an impressive performance to defeat Crystal Palace 4–1 at Elland Road in their Premier League fixture. Despite early setbacks, Leeds dominated throughout and were rewarded with four goals from D. Calvert-Lewin (2), E. Ampadu, and Anton Stach. Crystal Palace managed a consolation goal through J. Devenny's late penalty.

Key Facts

  • • D. Calvert-Lewin scored twice for Leeds at 38' and 45'+2'
  • • E. Ampadu added another goal for Leeds at 60'
  • • J. Devenny netted a late penalty for Crystal Palace at 90'
  • • Anton Stach sealed the win with a goal at 90'
  • • Crystal Palace received multiple yellow cards including Maxence Lacroix, M. Guéhi, and A. Wharton

Lineups

Leeds

Formation: 3-5-2

Starting XI

  • 1 Lucas Perri (G)
  • 6 J. Rodon (D)
  • 15 J. Bijol (D)
  • 5 P. Struijk (D)
  • 2 J. Bogle (M)
  • 11 B. Aaronson (M)
  • 4 E. Ampadu (M)
  • 18 A. Stach (M)
  • 3 G. Gudmundsson (M)
  • 9 D. Calvert-Lewin (F)
  • 19 N. Okafor (F)

Substitutes

  • 26 K. Darlow
  • 25 S. Byram
  • 24 J. Justin
  • 23 S. Bornauw
  • 44 I. Gruev
  • 22 A. Tanaka
  • 20 J. Harrison
  • 29 W. Gnonto
  • 10 J. Piroe

Crystal Palace

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 1 D. Henderson (G)
  • 26 C. Richards (D)
  • 5 M. Lacroix (D)
  • 6 M. Guehi (D)
  • 17 N. Clyne (M)
  • 19 W. Hughes (M)
  • 20 A. Wharton (M)
  • 3 T. Mitchell (M)
  • 9 E. Nketiah (F)
  • 10 Y. Pino (F)
  • 14 J. Mateta (F)

Substitutes

  • 44 W. Benitez
  • 8 J. Lerma
  • 12 C. Uche
  • 21 R. Esse
  • 23 J. Canvot
  • 24 B. Sosa
  • 42 K. Rodney
  • 55 J. Devenny
  • 86 J. Drakes-Thomas

Timeline

  1. Leeds
    38' Leeds Goal · Normal Goal
    D. Calvert-Lewin
  2. Crystal Palace
    42' Crystal Palace Card · Yellow Card
    Maxence Lacroix

    Foul

  3. Crystal Palace
    45'+2 Crystal Palace Card · Yellow Card
    M. Guéhi

    Foul

  4. Leeds
    45' Leeds Goal · Normal Goal
    D. Calvert-Lewin · Assist: J. Bijol
  5. Crystal Palace
    46' Crystal Palace subst · Substitution 1
    Off: W. Hughes · On: J. Lerma
  6. Leeds
    60' Leeds Goal · Normal Goal
    E. Ampadu
  7. Crystal Palace
    65' Crystal Palace subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Nathaniel Clyne · On: B. Sosa
  8. Leeds
    77' Leeds subst · Substitution 1
    Off: B. Aaronson · On: A. Tanaka
  9. Leeds
    77' Leeds subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Noah Okafor · On: W. Gnonto
  10. Crystal Palace
    77' Crystal Palace subst · Substitution 3
    Off: J. Mateta · On: C. Uche
  11. Crystal Palace
    77' Crystal Palace subst · Substitution 4
    Off: E. Nketiah · On: J. Devenny
  12. Leeds
    80' Leeds subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Jayden Bogle · On: J. Justin
  13. Crystal Palace
    86' Crystal Palace subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Y. Pino · On: J. Drakes-Thomas
  14. Leeds
    87' Leeds subst · Substitution 4
    Off: E. Ampadu · On: I. Gruev
  15. Leeds
    87' Leeds subst · Substitution 5
    Off: D. Calvert-Lewin · On: J. Piroe
  16. Crystal Palace
    90'+7 Crystal Palace Card · Yellow Card
    A. Wharton

    Argument

  17. Leeds
    90'+10 Leeds Var · Penalty cancelled
    I. Gruev
  18. Crystal Palace
    90' Crystal Palace Goal · Penalty
    J. Devenny
  19. Leeds
    90' Leeds Goal · Normal Goal
    Anton Stach

Match Stats

Stat Leeds Crystal Palace
Fouls 5 10
Pass Accuracy 82% 78%
Offsides 2 3
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 20 9
Corners 9 5
Total Passes 400 362
Yellow Cards 1 3
Blocked Shots 5 3
Shots on Target 8 3
xG 2.67 1.56
Shots off Target 7 3
Possession 53% 47%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 327 284
Shots Inside Box 14 5
Saves 2 2
Shots Outside Box 6 4

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ D. Calvert-Lewin's early brace in the first half set Leeds on course for victory, giving them a crucial psychological advantage over Crystal Palace.
  • ▸ Leeds' third goal by E. Ampadu further demoralized Crystal Palace and put Leeds firmly in control of the match.