Leeds United and Crystal Palace have confirmed their teams for today's Premier League meeting, with Daniel Farke naming a strong side for the latest test at Elland Road.

Tarik Muharemovic is included in the Leeds starting XI as the Bosnia and Herzegovina international continues his run of Premier League appearances following an impressive opening to the 2026/27 campaign.

Leeds enter the match looking to build on their excellent 4-1 victory over Newcastle United, while Crystal Palace are back in domestic action only a few days after their Europa League win over Lech Poznan.

Leeds United starting lineup vs Crystal Palace

James Trafford starts in goal for Leeds, with James Justin, Nico Elvedi and Tarik Muharemovic among the defensive options selected by Farke.

Ethan Ampadu captains the side, while Anton Stach and Ao Tanaka are also included in midfield. Noah Okafor and Dominic Calvert-Lewin lead the attacking line.

Leeds United starting XI:

  • James Trafford
  • Jayden Bogle
  • Gabriel Gudmundsson
  • Ethan Ampadu
  • Tarik Muharemovic
  • Dominic Calvert-Lewin
  • Nico Elvedi
  • Noah Okafor
  • Anton Stach
  • Ao Tanaka
  • James Justin

Leeds United substitutes: Michael Zetterer, Daniel James, Sean Longstaff, Brenden Aaronson, Lukas Nmecha, Jaka Bijol, Jean-Matteo Bahoya, Melvin Bard and Harry Wilson.

Muharemovic remains an important part of the Leeds defence

Muharemovic continues to receive significant responsibility during the opening weeks of his first Premier League season.

The 23-year-old has adapted quickly since joining Leeds and has already established himself as a regular presence in Farke's defensive setup. His performances during the opening month of the campaign were recognised by supporters, who voted him Leeds' Player of the Month for August.

He also featured in the emphatic victory over Newcastle in Leeds' previous league match, another important result in what has been a highly encouraging start to the season.

Supporters can follow his latest appearances and numbers throughout the campaign on the Tarik Muharemovic stats page.

Crystal Palace starting lineup vs Leeds

Walter Benitez starts in goal for Crystal Palace, while Chris Richards, Jaydee Canvot and Takehiro Tomiyasu are among the defensive players selected by Pierre Sage.

Adam Wharton and Quinten Timber are included in midfield, with Daichi Kamada and Yeremy Pino providing attacking support. Jorgen Strand Larsen leads the line for the visitors.

Crystal Palace starting XI:

  • Walter Benitez
  • Jaydee Canvot
  • Daichi Kamada
  • Anan Khalaili
  • Jorgen Strand Larsen
  • Tyrick Mitchell
  • Yeremy Pino
  • Chris Richards
  • Quinten Timber
  • Takehiro Tomiyasu
  • Adam Wharton

Crystal Palace substitutes: Remi Matthews, Jefferson Lerma, Cheick Doucoure, Dario Osorio, Oscar Mingueza, Ben Chilwell, Zavier Gozo, Will Hughes and Eddie Nketiah.

Leeds looking to continue strong Premier League form

Leeds have made an impressive start to the new Premier League season and arrive at today's match unbeaten through their opening four league fixtures.

The 4-1 win over Newcastle provided one of their strongest performances so far, with Farke's side combining an aggressive attacking display with another confident performance in front of their own supporters.

Today's lineup shows that the Leeds head coach has again trusted many of the players who have helped establish that early momentum.

For Muharemovic, the Crystal Palace fixture represents another opportunity to build on a strong first few weeks in English football and continue developing his partnership with the defenders around him.

More information about his move to England and development at the club is available in the Tarik Muharemovic Leeds United career profile.

Palace return to action after European victory

Crystal Palace have had a busy schedule ahead of their trip to Leeds. The Eagles were in Europa League action on Thursday, recording a 4-0 victory over Lech Poznan before turning their attention back to the Premier League.

Pierre Sage has made his selections with that quick turnaround in mind, but Palace still name a side containing considerable Premier League and international experience.

The inclusion of Pino and Kamada gives the visitors creative options behind Strand Larsen, while Wharton and Timber will be important in the battle for control in midfield.

Leeds vs Crystal Palace kick-off time

Leeds United vs Crystal Palace takes place today, Sunday, September 20, 2026.

Kick-off is scheduled for 2:00pm BST, which is 3:00pm in Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Further updates, match reports and confirmed news involving Muharemovic can be followed in the latest Tarik Muharemovic news.