Cole Palmer’s late miss at Stamford Bridge may very well be remembered as the miss of the season after Chelsea’s 2-2 draw against Leeds United.
Known for his clinical finishing, the England international surprisingly shot over the bar from close range in the dying moments, denying Chelsea a crucial win in their quest for a Champions League spot.
Cole Palmer’s Miss in Stoppage Time
The pivotal moment occurred in the 94th minute of a thrilling match.
After Chelsea had given up a two-goal advantage, Moises Caicedo made a powerful run into the penalty area and sent a well-placed low cross across the six-yard box.
With no defenders around him and just a yard to go, Cole Palmer seemed set to secure his fifth goal in recent matches.
To everyone’s shock, the 23-year-old misjudged the ball completely, sending it sailing over the crossbar and into the stands.
Palmer sat on the ground for several moments, head in hands, while manager Liam Rosenior looked on in disbelief from the sidelines.
This blunder was uncharacteristic for a player who has already scored four hat-tricks in the Premier League this season.
Stamford Bridge in shock!
Cole Palmer misses from close range in stoppage time… @tntsports & @discoveryplusUK pic.twitter.com/R31B8LKnsR
— Football on TNT Sports (@footballontnt) February 10, 2026
Leeds United Continue to Trouble Chelsea
This draw means that Leeds United have once again proved to be a challenging opponent for Chelsea in the 2025-26 season.
Daniel Farke’s team had previously defeated Chelsea 3-1 at Elland Road back in December, and they matched that resolve to prevent a league double this time around.
Chelsea looked to be in control after goals from Joao Pedro and a Palmer penalty gave them a 2-0 lead.
However, Leeds mounted a strong comeback, with Lukas Nmecha converting a penalty and Noah Okafor taking advantage of a defensive miscommunication between Robert Sanchez and Josh Acheampong to equalize.
While this result keeps Leeds four points clear of relegation, the night will be remembered for Palmer’s glaring miss, which could haunt Chelsea’s hopes of finishing in the top four as the season progresses.
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