How Leeds can push Crystal Palace towards unwanted Premier League record

Leeds United's clash with Crystal Palace appears to be more important for the visitors.

Daniel Farke's side have started the Premier League campaign in brilliant fashion, with two wins and two draws.

The opposition at Elland Road on Sunday have won just one of their four matches, with three losses already.

The unbeaten Whites will be looking to increase their points tally on home soil, and they will fancy their chances.

Leeds could move to third in the table if they take all three points from the clash.

They could also push the Eagles closer towards an unwanted record if they come out on top.

What is the unwanted record that Leeds could help Crystal Palace to reach?

Palace have conceded two or more goals in their last 10 consecutive league matches.

That is second only to Fulham, who hold the record with 13 between January and April 2019, in the all-time list.

If Farke's side come out on top, that would take the Selhurst Park outfit to 11, leaving just two games to equal the record or three to hold it outright.

That is something that Pierre Sage's side will be keen to avoid, so they need to tighten up at the back, and do it quickly.

Why Leeds should be brimming with confidence for Palace contest

Leeds should have confidence going into the clash given the state of Palace's defence.

They lost key assets in the last two transfer windows, with Daniel Munoz, Marc Guehi, Maxence Lacroix all departing.

It shows in their defensive numbers, as they have conceded the most goals in the 2026-27 Premier League season so far, with 11 allowed.

They have faced the highest expected goals tally in the division (8.15) and faced the most shots of all teams (26).

The Eagles have also allowed the most touches in their box (164) and the second most passes in their own final third (633).

That should leave the door open for the likes of Noah Okafor, Harry Wilson and Dominic Calvert-Lewin to take advantage, and you would not be surprised given the form that they have shown recently.

With that and the struggles that Sage's side are facing, it could be a very pleasant afternoon for the Londoners in LS11.