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What Sage said before the next match
Sage on the squad Spoke Sat 12:22am
“As previously stated by Sage, forward Jean-Philippe Mateta remains unavailable.”
“He's not with the team for the moment.”
Latest Crystal Palace moves
All clubs →- TRANSFERFrança goes out on loan to Alverca3 Sep · Loan
- TRANSFERSosa goes out on loan to 1. FC Köln31 Aug · Loan
- TRANSFERAhanor joins on loan from Atalanta31 Aug · Loan
- TRANSFERDevenny leaves for Stoke City31 Aug · Transfer
- TRANSFEROsorio joins on loan from FC Midtjylland31 Aug · Loan
- TRANSFEREsse goes out on loan to Millwall31 Aug · Loan
- TRANSFEROzoh leaves for Derby31 Aug · Transfer
- TRANSFERTimber signs from Marseille30 Aug · Transfer
Crystal Palace predicted lineup vs Leeds1 UNAVAILABLE
Crystal Palace are without Nketiah away at Leeds in the EPL, so expect at least one change. The XI they have started most often, usually a 3-4-2-1, across 5 official matches is: Henderson in goal, a back four of Richards, Mitchell, Canvot and Disasi, and Nketiah and Larsen further forward. Fan predictions for this fixture are open now.
Team news
- Unavailable: Nketiah (Out).
- Most-used shape: 3-4-2-1 in 18 of the last 30 matches.
- Sets up with a back three in 93% of matches.
- Based on starts across 5 official matches this season.
Expected XI derived from official lineups we hold for Crystal Palace, not from a team sheet. Official lineups are released 20 to 60 minutes before kick-off.
Matches where one predicted XI named more of the team sheet, over the last 2 graded.
- Manchester City (H)Fri 28 Aug · 6 XIs67
- Everton (A)Sat 22 Aug · 7 XIs86
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Sets up with a back three in 93% of matches.
Most Common Crystal Palace Starting XI
Based on 5 official matches this season
- HendersonGK · 3 starts
- RichardsDEF · 4 starts
- MitchellDEF · 4 starts
- CanvotDEF · 3 starts
- DisasiDEF · 3 starts
- KamadaMID · 4 starts
- WhartonMID · 4 starts
- PinoMID · 4 starts
- TimberMID · 3 starts
- NketiahFWD · 3 starts
- LarsenFWD · 3 starts
The 11 players with the most starts across all official lineups this season.
Mateta scored 6 of 7 penalties in 2025/26.
Crystal Palace fixtures
Crystal Palace @ Leeds
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- What is Crystal Palace's expected lineup?
- Crystal Palace are without Nketiah away at Leeds in the EPL, so expect at least one change. The XI they have started most often, usually a 3-4-2-1, across 5 official matches is: Henderson in goal, a back four of Richards, Mitchell, Canvot and Disasi, and Nketiah and Larsen further forward. Fan predictions for this fixture are open now. Most-used XI (3-4-2-1): Henderson, Richards, Mitchell, Canvot, Disasi, Kamada, Wharton, Pino, Timber, Nketiah (out), Larsen.
- Who started Crystal Palace's last match?
- Crystal Palace's starting XI on 12 Sept 2026 in the Premier League (3-4-2-1): W. Benítez, C. Richards, A. Disasi, H. Ahanor, A. Khalaili, Q. Timber, A. Wharton, T. Mitchell, D. Kamada, Yeremy Pino, J. Strand Larsen.
- What was Crystal Palace's last result?
- Crystal Palace lost to Ipswich 2–3 on 12 Sept 2026.
- When did Crystal Palace last win?
- Crystal Palace last won on 8 Sept 2026, beating Middlesbrough 3–0.
- Who takes penalties for Crystal Palace?
- J. Mateta is Crystal Palace's first choice penalty taker, with I. Sarr next in line. Mateta scored 6 of 7 penalties in the 2025/26 season.
- Who has made the most starts for Crystal Palace this season?
- D. Kamada leads with 4 starts for Crystal Palace across all competitions this season.
- What formation does Crystal Palace use most often?
- Crystal Palace have used a 3-4-2-1 in 4 of their 5 matches this season.
- Which Crystal Palace goalkeeper has started the most this season?
- Dean Henderson has made the most starts as goalkeeper for Crystal Palace this season, starting 3 matches.
- Which Crystal Palace defender has started the most this season?
- Chris Richards has made the most starts as defender for Crystal Palace this season, starting 4 matches.
- Which Crystal Palace midfielder has started the most this season?
- Daichi Kamada has made the most starts as midfielder for Crystal Palace this season, starting 4 matches.
- Which Crystal Palace forward has started the most this season?
- Eddie Nketiah has made the most starts as forward for Crystal Palace this season, starting 3 matches.
Crystal Palace away to Leeds
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