Recent history would suggest that Leeds United supporters won’t exactly be relishing their trip to Crystal Palace this weekend. The Whites have struggled to find joy at Selhurst Park in recent years, failing to pick up a win on the road against the Eagles since 2006.
Admittedly, Leeds have only made the journey to south London on six occasions in the last 16 years, but it hasn’t been a happy hunting ground in that time. Fans could be forgiven for failing to recall the club’s trip to Palace last season, with Jesse Marsch’s side grinding out an utterly forgettable 0-0 draw which left them five points above the relegation zone with five games remaining.
It was a performance that saw United shut up shop and just do enough to get a much-needed point to bolster their battle against relegation, with Illan Meslier being Leeds’ best. It wasn’t pretty but it was enough on the night as Marsch attempted to lead the club away from relegation and it was certainly better than Leeds’ previous showing in Croydon.
