Five saves keep Leeds and Crystal Palace at 0-0

Leeds and Crystal Palace finished 0-0 at Elland Road on Sunday, September 20, with neither side adding a goal to its season total. Leeds therefore remain five points above Palace in the supplied Premier League table.

How it happened

There were no decisive attacking moments to separate the teams: the score was 0-0 at half-time and stayed that way through 90 minutes. Leeds created more opportunities inside the penalty area, recording nine such shots to Crystal Palace’s four, but Palace tested the goalkeeper more often with four shots on goal to Leeds’ two. Both teams were caught offside twice, while Leeds had four corners and Palace three.

The numbers

Leeds held a narrow 51% share of possession and completed 337 accurate passes, compared with Palace’s 49% and 335. The hosts finished with 13 total shots to the visitors’ 12, but six of Leeds’ attempts were blocked. Palace had eight shots from outside the box, twice Leeds’ four, helping explain why the match produced no goals despite the combined 25 attempts.

Who decided it

J. Trafford shaped the result for Leeds with a 7.5 rating and five saves across 90 minutes. His total was the highest save figure listed for either side; Crystal Palace’s goalkeeper made two. T. Muharemović also posted a 7.4 rating, while J. Justin recorded one key pass and three tackles.

Why it matters

Leeds sit sixth on eight points from four listed games, with a 2W 2D 0L record and a plus-four goal difference. Crystal Palace are 17th on three points, with a 1W 0D 3L record and a minus-five goal difference; league leaders Manchester City have 12 points, leaving Leeds four behind and Palace nine adrift.