Crystal Palace, Leeds United Seek Momentum in Premier League Clash

LONDON (Interstat) — Crystal Palace and Leeds United will meet Sunday at Selhurst Park in a Premier League match with both sides looking to solidify their standing as the 2025-26 season enters its final months.

The matchup, scheduled for March 15, 2026, comes with the visitors carrying the weight of recent frustration and the hosts riding a wave of confidence from a major upset.

Leeds United (10-8-9) arrives in south London seeking to end a two-game losing skid in league play. After a humbling 4-1 defeat to Arsenal on Jan. 31, Daniel Farke’s squad showed resilience with a series of positive results, including a 3-1 win over Nottingham Forest and draws with Chelsea and Aston Villa. However, a 1-0 loss to Manchester City on Feb. 28 was followed by a 1-0 defeat to Sunderland in their last outing on March 3, stalling their push up the table.

In stark contrast, Crystal Palace (9-7-11) is buoyed by one of its best results of the campaign: a commanding 3-1 away victory over Tottenham Hotspur on March 5. That win, fueled by a dynamic attacking display, snapped a two-game losing streak and provided a vital boost. Prior to that, Palace’s form had been inconsistent, with a mix of narrow wins, including a 1-0 result at Brighton, and disappointing losses, such as a 3-2 defeat at Burnley.

The head-to-head history heavily favors Leeds. In their most recent meeting on Dec. 20, 2025, Leeds dominated Palace 4-1 at Elland Road. That result will be fresh in the minds of the Palace players, who will be eager to exact revenge in front of their home supporters.

According to Interstat’s game simulator, Sunday’s contest is projected to end in a 1-1 draw, highlighting the perceived parity between the mid-table clubs.

The fixture carries added importance given the challenging schedules that await. Following this match, Palace faces a daunting trip to Manchester City on March 21. Leeds, meanwhile, will host Brentford the same day before a difficult stretch that includes matches against Manchester United, Tottenham and Arsenal in the run-in.

Kickoff is set for 2 p.m. local time at Selhurst Park. Both managers are expected to have near-full squads available as they navigate the congested Premier League calendar.