Referee Darren England took centre stage as he allowed a free-flowing game of football to rile up players and fans alike, with the home support especially aggrieved by England's refusal to dismiss Dan James for a heavy challenge on Joel Ward.
VAR took a closer look at a tackle by Diego Llorente on the advancing Conor Gallagher but a spot-kick was not given as both sides failed to finish chances from open play.
Leeds have now opened up a five-point cushion on the drop zone ahead of a tough run of fixtures against Manchester City, Arsenal and Chelsea.
Graham Smyth, the YEP's chief football writer, hands out the scores from Monday night's goalless draw at Crystal Palace.
7. Mateusz Klich
4 - Couldn't get much going at all but Leeds weren't exactly playing to the offensive midfielder's strengths, or playing much football in midfield. Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images.
8. Raphinha
4 - Willing to try and get at Palace but had little in the way of service. Wasn't at his best when he did get the ball. Photo by IAN KINGTON/AFP via Getty Images.
9. Jack Harrison
4 - Struggled to make an impact in the final third. Worked hard. Photo by IAN KINGTON/AFP via Getty Images.
10. Rodrigo
4 - Unable to get on the ball enough to make things happen, what he did try wasn't always the right option. Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images.
11. Dan James
4 - Toiled up front with little service to speak of. Lack of impact wasn't for lack of trying. Photo by IAN KINGTON/AFP via Getty Images.
12. Robin Koch (sub)
4 - Got his body in the way a number of times but failed to make a significant improvement from Klich. Photo by Warren Little/Getty Images.