Leeds and Crystal Palace play out 0-0 draw at Elland Road

Leeds United and Crystal Palace played out a 0-0 draw at Elland Road on Sunday, September 20, 2026, a result that kept Leeds unbeaten after their first five Premier League matches of the season. The stalemate left Leeds in fifth place in the table with nine points, heading into the international break. The match was defined by a handful of key moments, including a crucial save from Leeds goalkeeper James Trafford and a missed opportunity for striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin. Palace had a goal disallowed by VAR for offside, while both teams created limited clear-cut chances in a tightly contested encounter. The most significant save came in the second half when Trafford dived to push away a free kick from Crystal Palace's Yeremy Pino that was heading for the bottom corner. The intervention kept the score level and was highlighted by multiple observers as a pivotal moment in the match. Leeds' best chance to win fell to Calvert-Lewin late in the game. After a run down the right flank, James Justin delivered a low cross to the striker, who was unmarked in the penalty area.