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Leeds United vs Crystal Palace player ratings show a tightly contested Premier League goalless draw, with the sides finishing level at 0-0 on 20 September 2026. Goalkeeper James Trafford was the standout performer, earning a match-high rating of 7.51 after a busy afternoon between the posts. These Leeds United 0-0 Crystal Palace player ratings reflect a cagey affair that was short on chances but rich in defensive contributions.
Leeds United vs Crystal Palace Player Ratings: Key Takeaways
- James Trafford was named best performer with a match rating of 7.51, narrowly ahead of Tarik Muharemovic on 7.44.
- Leeds United’s rated players averaged 6.71, while Crystal Palace’s averaged 6.51.
- Leeds United had four players rated 7.0 or higher, compared with none for Crystal Palace.
- Neither side had a player rated 8.0 or above.
- Anan Khalaili was the lowest-rated player on the pitch, finishing on a 6.09 rating for Crystal Palace.
- Trafford’s rating was underpinned by a match-high five saves, central to Leeds United’s clean sheet.
Leeds United vs Crystal Palace Player Ratings
| Leeds United | Rating | Crystal Palace | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trafford | 7.5 | Canvot | 6.9 |
| Muharemovic | 7.4 | Richards | 6.9 |
| Justin | 7.2 | Sarr | 6.8 |
| Elvedi | 7.1 | Tomiyasu | 6.7 |
| Calvert-Lewin | 6.8 | Timber | 6.7 |
| Stach | 6.7 | Benítez | 6.6 |
| Tanaka | 6.6 | Wharton | 6.5 |
| Aaronson | 6.5 | Lerma | 6.5 |
| Nmecha | 6.5 | Kamada | 6.4 |
| James | 6.4 | Mitchell | 6.3 |
| Ampadu | 6.4 | Larsen | 6.3 |
| Okafor | 6.3 | Nketiah | 6.3 |
| Gudmundsson | 6.3 | Pino | 6.2 |
| Bogle | 6.2 | Khalaili | 6.1 |
| Gruev | – | Chilwell | – |
| Bijol | – | Doucouré | – |
| Bahoya | – | Osorio | – |
| Bard | – | McNeil | – |
| Zetterer | – | Mingueza | – |
| Longstaff | – | Matthews | – |
Top 5 Players
James Trafford (Leeds United) claimed the top rating of the match at 7.51, built almost entirely on his shot-stopping. His five saves were more than any other player managed, underlining his importance to Leeds United’s clean sheet.
Tarik Muharemovic (Leeds United) was rated 7.44, the second-highest mark in the match. The defender won six aerial duels, more than anyone else on the pitch, while also leading the match with four shots and matching the best tally of two blocked shots.
James Justin (Leeds United) posted a 7.21 rating after a productive display at the back. He created the match’s only big chance, made a match-high four interceptions, and won five duels.
Nico Elvedi (Leeds United) was rated 7.13, contributing 59 accurate passes, bettered by only one other player in the match, alongside two interceptions.
Jaydee Canvot (Crystal Palace) was the visitors’ top performer with a 6.92 rating. He made six clearances, bettered by only one other player in the match, and added 43 accurate passes, the second-most on his own side.
Man of the Match: James Trafford
James Trafford’s 7.51 rating edged out teammate Tarik Muharemovic by the narrowest of margins, just 0.07 of a point, to claim man of the match honours. It was a display between the posts that proved decisive in a match with no goals to separate the sides.
Top Attacking Performers
The table below compares the leading attacking performers based on chance creation, dribbling, crossing and shooting metrics.
| Player | Big Chances Created | Successful Dribbles | Successful Crosses | Shots on Target | Key Passes | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Okafor (Leeds United) | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| Gudmundsson (Leeds United) | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 4 |
| Justin (Leeds United) | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| Wharton (Crystal Palace) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| Pino (Crystal Palace) | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
Top Defensive Performers
The table below compares the leading defensive performers based on tackles, clearances, blocks and interceptions.
| Player | Tackles | Clearances | Blocked Shots | Interceptions | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin (Leeds United) | 3 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 10 |
| Richards (Crystal Palace) | 2 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| Canvot (Crystal Palace) | 1 | 6 | 0 | 3 | 10 |
| Muharemovic (Leeds United) | 1 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 10 |
| Ampadu (Leeds United) | 3 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 8 |
Who won the most duels?
| Player | Duels Contested | Duels Won % | Duels Won |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stach (Leeds United) | 16 | 56% | 9 |
| Okafor (Leeds United) | 16 | 56% | 9 |
| Lerma (Crystal Palace) | 13 | 62% | 8 |
| Muharemovic (Leeds United) | 11 | 64% | 7 |
| Mitchell (Crystal Palace) | 11 | 64% | 7 |
Who had the most shots?
| Player | Shots on Target | Shots on Target % | Shots |
|---|---|---|---|
| Muharemovic (Leeds United) | 0 | 0% | 4 |
| Wharton (Crystal Palace) | 1 | 33% | 3 |
| Kamada (Crystal Palace) | 1 | 33% | 3 |
| Pino (Crystal Palace) | 1 | 50% | 2 |
| Tanaka (Leeds United) | 0 | 0% | 2 |
How tips.gg Player Ratings Work
tips.gg rates every player from 1 to 10, with a score of around 6.0 representing an average match performance. Ratings are calculated from individual match statistics such as saves, duels, passing and defensive actions, and the player with the highest score in the match is flagged as the best performer – James Trafford at 7.51 in this case, offering a clear read on Leeds United player ratings today.
Leeds United vs Crystal Palace Player Ratings FAQ
Who was the man of the match in Leeds United vs Crystal Palace?
James Trafford was the man of the match, rated 7.51 after a five-save display for Leeds United.
What did Leeds United’s player ratings look like?
Leeds United’s rated players averaged 6.71, with four players rated 7.0 or higher, led by Trafford on 7.51.
What did Crystal Palace’s player ratings look like?
Crystal Palace’s rated players averaged 6.51, with Jaydee Canvot their top performer on 6.92 and none of their players reaching a 7.0 rating.
Who was the lowest-rated player in the match?
Anan Khalaili was the lowest-rated player on the pitch, finishing with a 6.09 rating for Crystal Palace.
What was the final score between Leeds United and Crystal Palace?
The match finished 0-0, a goalless draw in the Premier League on 20 September 2026.