Leeds United vs Crystal Palace — Game Preview, Stats & Players to Watch
A high-stakes Premier League encounter sees Leeds United host Crystal Palace at Elland Road as both teams look to build momentum over the congested festive schedule.
Game Details
- Date: 2025-12-20
- Kick-off: 3 p.m. (ET)
- Venue: Elland Road, Leeds
- Broadcast: DAZN Canada, Fubo Sports CA
Recent Form & Key Storylines
Leeds United have struggled in their last five matches, posting a form of D‑W‑L‑L‑L, including a high-scoring draw at home against Liverpool and a solid win over Chelsea. Crystal Palace enter on a sharper run of W‑W‑W‑L‑L, highlighted by recent league wins at Burnley and Fulham as well as a strong away showing in the Conference League. Head-to-head history favors Palace, notably their emphatic 5-1 victory at Elland Road in April 2023. Squad availability appears steady with no widely reported absences disrupting either side.
Summary Stats
- Leeds United last 5: D-W-L-L-L
- Crystal Palace last 5: W-W-W-L-L
- Last head-to-head: Crystal Palace defeated Leeds United 5‑1 at Elland Road in April 2023
Players to Watch
For Leeds United, midfielder Sean Longstaff has emerged as a creative fulcrum in recent weeks. Crystal Palace’s attacking threat is led by Eberechi Eze, whose all-around playmaking and goal contribution proved decisive in their FA Cup triumph last season and remains central to their fluid attacking patterns.
| # | Team | GP | W | D | L | GS | GA | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arsenal FC | 16 | 11 | 3 | 2 | 30 | 10 | +20 | 36 |
| 2 | Manchester City | 16 | 11 | 1 | 4 | 38 | 16 | +22 | 34 |
| 3 | Aston Villa | 16 | 10 | 3 | 3 | 25 | 17 | +8 | 33 |
| 4 | Chelsea | 16 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 27 | 15 | +12 | 28 |
| 5 | Crystal Palace | 16 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 20 | 15 | +5 | 26 |
| 6 | Manchester United | 16 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 30 | 26 | +4 | 26 |
| 7 | Liverpool FC | 16 | 8 | 2 | 6 | 26 | 24 | +2 | 26 |
| 8 | Sunderland | 16 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 19 | 17 | +2 | 26 |
| 9 | Everton | 16 | 7 | 3 | 6 | 18 | 19 | -1 | 24 |
| 10 | Brighton & Hove Albion | 16 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 25 | 23 | +2 | 23 |
| 11 | Tottenham Hotspur | 16 | 6 | 4 | 6 | 25 | 21 | +4 | 22 |
| 12 | Newcastle United | 16 | 6 | 4 | 6 | 21 | 20 | +1 | 22 |
| 13 | AFC Bournemouth | 16 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 25 | 28 | -3 | 21 |
| 14 | Fulham | 16 | 6 | 2 | 8 | 23 | 26 | -3 | 20 |
| 15 | Brentford | 16 | 6 | 2 | 8 | 22 | 25 | -3 | 20 |
| 16 | Nottingham Forest | 16 | 5 | 3 | 8 | 17 | 25 | -8 | 18 |
| 17 | Leeds United | 16 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 20 | 30 | -10 | 16 |
| 18 | West Ham United | 16 | 3 | 4 | 9 | 19 | 32 | -13 | 13 |
| 19 | Burnley | 16 | 3 | 1 | 12 | 18 | 33 | -15 | 10 |
| 20 | Wolverhampton Wanderers | 16 | 0 | 2 | 14 | 9 | 35 | -26 | 2 |
