Ampadu's sponsor visit and Palace Elland Road feature appreciation in off-camera moments

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·21 September 2026

Ampadu's sponsor visit and Palace Elland Road feature appreciation in off-camera moments

The last Premier League game before the international break ended goalless at Elland Road between Leeds United and Crystal Palace, maintaining the Whites' unbeaten start to the league season.

Here are some moments you might have missed as Daniel Farke's men played their final game before the extended hiatus.

Eddie Nketiah making the effort to go and speak to former colleagues in the Leeds staff when he arrived at the ground. The striker spent the first half of the 2019-20 promotion season on loan at Elland Road from Arsenal.
Daniel Farke doing his Sky Sports pre-game media duties beside the pitch, rather in the media booths, upon his arrival.
Palace boss Pierre Sage and some of his French backroom staff enjoying a Lyon reunion with Leeds substitute Melvin Bard as the teams lined up in front of the West Stand.
Sage's staff seeking further explanation from fourth official Farai Hallam after keeper Walter Benitez was penalised for taking too long to release the ball, with Leeds awarded a corner in a rare example of that particular law.
Ilia Gruev being welcomed back to the matchday squad by fans in the West and North Stands, who were chanting his name when he came out to warm up midway through the first half.
Ao Tanaka still shaking his head in frustration at an offside call as he took his place on the bench after making way for Brenden Aaronson.
James Trafford and Adam Wharton having a post-match catch up on the pitch.
Palace boss Sage remarking to a member of the Palace media staff how much he liked the Leeds United-themed light boxes in the corridor outside the dressing rooms.
Michael Zetterer hot-footing it to his car in the hope of making an evening flight to begin the break.
Ethan Ampadu paying a visit to the freshly-erected hospitality suite at the back of the Kop to accept the sponsors' Man of the Match award. The skipper then stopped to sign autographs for young fans and pose for photos on his way back to the dressing room.