A superb comeback from the Young Eagles! Adler Nascimento’s hat-trick and a stunning strike from 15-year-old Nat Kalembo seal an emphatic victory at Thorp Arch, ending our three-game losing run in all competitions!

... Played through into the area, substitute Angibeaud drives towards goal and tries to steer his effort across the 'keeper from a tight angle, but the Leeds stopper gets down well to make the save.

... Williams’ side-footed free-kick from the left is cleared only as far as Nat Kalembo, who takes aim from distance and guides a sumptuous effort into the top corner! A brilliant finish!

... Kalembo and Williams combine beautifully before the latter pulls the ball back into Nascimento’s path, and Ads absolutely lashes it home first time! What a finish to complete his treble!

Well... Palace trailed early but hit back through Adler Nascimento, who scores twice to turn the game around and put the Young Eagles 2-1 ahead at the break. Harry Lee has been instrumental, producing a string of excellent saves to keep Leeds at bay, while Nascimento comes close to completing his hat-trick before half-time.

Lee has been called into action repeatedly this first half, producing several fine diving saves to deny Leeds and standing strong amid a barrage of crosses

... Riding the momentum of their equaliser, Powell’s side take the lead! Gibbard has his legs taken from under him as he looks to meet a pull-back, leaving the referee with no hesitation in pointing to the spot.

Nascimento steps up and fires into the far bottom corner, sending the 'keeper the right way but leaving him with no chance!

The forward pounces on Enaharo’s loose touch just outside the area before keeping his composure to slot into the far corner.

... A trio of superb diving saves from Harry Lee keeps the deficit at just one! The Palace 'keeper denies Njinko, Chadwick and Pickles in quick succession, producing a crucial spell of heroics to prevent Leeds from running away with it.

Gibbard surges down the left and fires a dangerous ball across the face of goal, but Nascimento and Gozo can’t quite get on the end of it.

... After Lee’s loose pass almost gifts Pickles an opener, the Leeds forward turns provider moments later, cutting back for Callum Mills to sweep home on 10 minutes.

... At a sun-drenched Thorp Arch, it’s a scrappy opening. Inside three minutes, Benamar bursts forward and looks to release Nascimento through on goal, but the forward goes to ground under pressure. Palace appeal for a free-kick, but the referee waves play on.

Here we go! Both sides emerge from the tunnel and take their places for the pre-match formalities. One last look around Thorp Arch Grange, and we’re almost ready for kick-off. Come on, Palace!

That’s the end of the warm-up, and the Eagles head back inside for their final preparations. Kick-off is fast approaching!

The two sides are out on the pitch at Thorp Arch Grange, putting the finishing touches to their preparations. The goalkeepers are working through their drills as the outfield players stretch out ahead of kick-off.

...The lads have arrived at Thorp Arch, ready for business ahead of this afternoon’s clash with Leeds United.

First-team star Zavier Gozo headlines three changes to Darren Powell’s starting XI for today’s trip to Leeds, taking up a place on the right of the front three in place of Amaari Sealey.

George King comes into the right of the back three, while Dean Benamar returns from first-team duty in Lyon to start at left wing-back, replacing Caleb Kporha.

Premier League 2 sees the development sides of Category One academies compete across a 20-match regular season, with the top 16 teams progressing to the single-elimination play-offs.

Palace opened their league campaign with a hard-fought 1-1 draw at Arsenal, with first-team player Zavier Gozo on target. The Young Eagles then produced an impressive 2-0 win away to Aston Villa, with Benji Casey and Adler Nascimento scoring and goalkeeper Harry Lee in inspired form.

Their most recent outing brought frustration, however, as Powell’s side suffered a narrow 1-0 defeat to Blackburn Rovers despite creating plenty of chances. With three consecutive defeats in all competitions behind them, Palace will be determined to get back on track this afternoon.

...Thorp Arch Training Ground, home of Leeds United’s U21s, where the Young Eagles are preparing for this afternoon’s Premier League 2 clash.

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Welcome to Thorp Arch Grange, home of Leeds United’s Under-21s, where Crystal Palace take on the Young Whites in Premier League 2.

Darren Powell’s Young Eagles sit 18th in the 31-team table on four points after a mixed start to the 2026/27 campaign. They arrive in Yorkshire looking to end a run of three successive defeats in all competitions, with kick-off at 12:00 BST. We’ll bring you all the build-up, team news and live updates throughout the afternoon. Come on, Palace!