Leeds XI vs Crystal Palace: Expected Lineup and Team Updates

Published On: March 15, 2026

Leeds XI vs Crystal Palace: Expected Lineup and Team Updates

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Leeds United heads to Selhurst Park today, seeking an important win to increase their distance from the Premier League relegation zone.

The team has slipped to within three points of the bottom three after a four-match winless streak in the league. However, manager Daniel Farke guided them to a convincing FA Cup victory over Norwich last weekend, boosting team morale. Leeds aims to achieve a league double over Crystal Palace for the first time in 31 years, but they must break a 20-year winless record at Selhurst Park.

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Farke has a mostly “healthy squad,” but he is making late decisions regarding two key attackers. Dominic Calvert-Lewin is “carefully optimistic” about starting, having returned to team training after a knee injury. His presence is crucial since he has scored more goals against Palace (7) than any other club.

On the other hand, Noah Okafor is doubtful due to a hip issue and is unlikely to start. Joe Rodon is expected to return to the defense after being rested, while Sean Longstaff might retain his midfield position after scoring in the cup match.

Karl Darlow is expected to be in goal, supported by Joe Rodon and Pascal Struijk in central defense. Captain Ethan Ampadu will pair with Angelo Stach and Longstaff in midfield to handle Palace’s physicality.

Brenden Aaronson and Albert Guðmundsson will back Calvert-Lewin in attack. Despite a poor record in London, Leeds showed determination in their last visit, recovering from two goals down to draw with Chelsea, and will need similar resolve today.