Back Of The Nest (CPFC Podcast)
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A twice-weekly podcast offering views and analysis on Crystal Palace Football Club. Listeners can engage with the show via email. The podcast is produced by Back Of The Nest, and the opinions expressed are not necessarily those of talkSPORT.
Episodes
Crystal Palace 1 - 3 Liverpool
Early pressure went unrewarded as Crystal Palace fell 3-1 to Liverpool at Selhurst Park. Denied by Alisson and the woodwork, Pierre Sage's side fell behind to Alexis Mac Allister against the run of play before Florian Wirtz and Alexander Isak sealed the points, leaving Eddie Nketiah's stoppage-time penalty as mere consolation.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/holmesdaleradio. Ho
Preview: Crystal Palace v TSG Hoffenheim
Crystal Palace turn their focus back to continental action this Thursday with a 17:45 GMT kickoff against TSG Hoffenheim at Selhurst Park. Desperate to bounce back from recent domestic setbacks, Pierre Sage's side have the ideal opportunity to reset under the lights and build on their solid European return. With the Holmesdale behind them, the Eagles have the midfield quality and transition th
Player Ratings: Spurs 2-0 Crystal Palace
In this episode, we break down individual performances from a grueling 2-0 defeat at Spurs. We dissect Jean-Philippe Mateta's costly 12th-minute red card, the immense defensive shift from Dean Henderson and the backline with ten men, and how Pierre Sage managed the uphill battle under relentless pressure.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/holmesdaleradio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.c
Crystal Palace 0 - 2 Newcastle United
A deflating afternoon at Selhurst Park saw Crystal Palace punished for missed chances as Newcastle struck twice shortly after the restart to take a 2-0 win. Pierre Sage named an unchanged lineup from Thursday's demanding trip to Istanbul, and the Eagles were clearly the brighter side throughout an energetic first half, penning the visitors back without finding the decisive touch.Support this s
Preview: Crystal Palace v Newcastle
Crystal Palace return to Premier League action at Selhurst Park, welcoming Newcastle United for a high-stakes clash in SE25. Buoyed by the grit and character shown in their spirited 2-2 European draw against Beşiktaş, Pierre Sage's side have the ideal platform to reassert their domestic rhythm and deliver a statement performance on home turf.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/holmesd
Player Ratings: Besiktas 2 - 2 Crystal Palace
A resilient, full-blooded European performance saw Crystal Palace earn a hard-fought 2-2 draw inside the hostile cauldron of the Tüpraş Stadium against Beşiktaş. Demanding an immediate reaction after the Amex debacle, Pierre Sage's side showed immense backbone to match the Turkish giants stride for stride in a chaotic, high-tempo battle.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/holmesdalera
Preview: Besiktas v Crystal Palace
Crystal Palace head into the cauldron of the Tüpraş Stadium this Thursday for an 8pm kickoff against Beşiktaş, facing an immediate test of character on Matchday 3 of the UEFA Europa League. Demanding an emphatic response following Sunday's derby capitulation, Pierre Sage's side must shake off the domestic hangover and rediscover the ruthless European swagger that blew away Lech Poznań.Supp
Player Ratings: Brighton 5 - 0 Crystal Palace
In this episode, we break down individual performances from an embarrassing 5-0 derby capitulation at the Amex. We dissect a nightmare opening 10 minutes that saw us 3-0 down, the lack of defensive structure and midfield bite, and a toothless attack on a miserable afternoon that demands serious answers from Pierre Sage and the squad.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/holmesdaleradio. Hos
Brighton 5 - 0 Crystal Palace
A catastrophic afternoon on the South Coast saw Crystal Palace's unbeaten derby streak wiped out in devastating fashion, suffering a humiliating 5-0 defeat to Brighton at the Amex. Any tactical plans Pierre Sage had drawn up vanished within the opening ten minutes as a disastrous start saw Jaydee Canvot deflect into his own net, Diego Gómez strike from distance, and Yasin Ayari cap a merciless
Preview:Brighton v Crystal Palace
Crystal Palace head down to the South Coast this Sunday for a 2pm derby clash against Brighton at the Amex, ready to put Thursday's European frustration behind them and defend their bragging rights. The Eagles have owned this fixture recently-unbeaten in the last four meetings and hunting a historic third consecutive league win in Brighton's backyard. With Daichi Kamada in red-hot form and
Player Ratings: Lyon 3 - 2 Crystal Palace
In this episode, we break down individual performances from an eventful 3–2 Europa League defeat away to Lyon on Pierre Sage’s return to the Groupama Stadium. We analyze a sluggish first-half showing that saw us fall two goals behind, before looking at the spirited fightback sparked by Adam Wharton’s clever assist for Yéremy Pino’s strike and Daichi Kamada’s sharp impact off the bench. We also exa
Player Ratings: Crystal Palace 3 - 1 Notts Forest
In this episode, we break down individual performances from an electric 3-1 comeback victory over Nottingham Forest at Selhurst Park, securing Pierre Sage's first home league win in charge. We examine the standout shifts across the pitch-from Walter Benítez's crucial first-half saves to keep us in touching distance, to Daichi Kamada, Jefferson Lerma, and Yéremy Pino turning the game on its
Crystal Palace 3 - 1 Notts Forest
A stirring comeback at Selhurst Park saw Crystal Palace spoil Oliver Glasner's return and seal Pierre Sage's first home Premier League victory with a thrilling 3-1 win over Nottingham Forest. After shaking off Dan Ndoye's early opener and weathering spells of pressure thanks to vital stops from Walter Benítez, the Eagles flipped the contest on its head before the interval through Daich
Preview: Crystal Palace v Notts Forest
Crystal Palace return to Selhurst Park this Sunday afternoon to take on Nottingham Forest, aiming to turn recent defensive solidity into maximum points on home soil. Having shut out both Lech Poznań and Leeds, Pierre Sage’s side have laid a firm foundation at the back, giving Adam Wharton the platform to dictate play and feed an in-form frontline featuring Yéremy Pino and Jørgen Strand Larsen. Wit
Player Ratings: Leeds 0 - 0 Crystal Palace
In this episode, we break down individual performances from a gritty 0-0 draw at Elland Road. We highlight the defensive resilience, discipline, and midfield graft needed to secure a valuable clean sheet after a quick European turnaround, while examining the missed spark in the final third and the impact of second-half changes.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/holmesdaleradio. Hosted on
Leeds 0 - 0 Crystal Palace
A hard-fought point on the road for Crystal Palace as Pierre Sage’s side battled out a gritty 0–0 draw against Leeds United at a hostile Elland Road. Coming off the back of Thursday’s European exertions, the Eagles rolled up their sleeves and showed real defensive discipline to absorb Leeds’ high-intensity pressure and keep a valuable clean sheet. While clear-cut chances were at a premium in a fie
Preview: Leeds v Crystal Palace
Crystal Palace head to Yorkshire this Sunday for a 2pm kickoff at Elland Road, flying high after Thursday's 4-0 European demolition of Lech Poznań. Pierre Sage's side have found their scoring boots, and with the frontline firing and confidence surging, the Eagles have the swagger and transitional pace to silence a hostile home crowd and take all three points.Support this show http://supporter.acas
Player Ratings: Crystal Palace 4-0 Lech Poznan
In this episode, we break down individual performances from a historic European night under the Selhurst Park lights, reviewing how Pierre Sage's side dismantled Lech Poznań in an emphatic 4-0 Europa League rout. We analyze the standout displays across the park-from Yéremy Pino's sharp opportunism and Chris Richards' commanding presence in both boxes to Jørgen Strand Larsen's ruthless penalty and
Crystal Palace 4 - 0 Lech Poznań
A magical European night in SE25 saw Crystal Palace storm to their largest victory on the continental stage, blowing away Polish champions Lech Poznań in an emphatic 4-0 rout to kick off their UEFA Europa League league phase. Pierre Sage's men flew out of the traps and had the contest wrapped up before the break, capitalizing on early defensive gifts through Yéremy Pino's cool finish, Chris Richar
Preview: Crystal Palace v Lech Poznań
A historic European night awaits in SE25 as CrystalPalace kick off their UEFA Europa League league-phase campaign against Polish champions Lech Poznań at Selhurst Park this Thursday for an 8 PM start. Eager to put the cruel weekend setback behind them, Pierre Sage's side have the stage set under the lights to take full control, channel the thunderous energy of a packed Holmesdale, and unleash thei
Player Ratings: Crystal Palace 2-3 Ipswich
In this episode, we break down individual performances from a heartbreaking 3-2 defeat to Ipswich Town at Selhurst Park, assessing how Pierre Sage's side battled with 10 men for nearly an hour. We examine the standout displays across the pitch-from Anan Khalaili's sharp opening goal and Jørgen Strand Larsen's tireless frontline shift to the heroic second-half fightback that nearly salvaged a resul
Crystal Palace 2 - 3 Ipswich
A gut-wrenching afternoon at Selhurst Park saw a valiant 10-man Crystal Palace fall to a cruel 3-2 defeat against Ipswich Town after substitute Zian Flemming bundled home a 90th-minute winner for the visitors. Pierre Sage's side had flown out of the traps, taking a deserved lead through Anan Khalaili's low drive and dominating the opening exchanges, only to see the contest swing dramatically when
Preview: Crystal Palace v Ipswich
Crystal Palace return to Premier League action at Selhurst Park this Saturday for a 3:00 PM BST kickoff against Ipswich Town. Pierre Sage's side come in riding genuine wave of momentum following that gritty away victory at Craven Cottage and a dominant 3-0 midweek cup triumph over Middlesbrough. With confidence surging through the squad, frontline options firing, and the Holmesdale in full voice,
Crystal Palace 3 - 0 Middlesbrough
A commanding Tuesday night under the Selhurst Park lights as Crystal Palace cruised into the Carabao Cup fourth round with a comprehensive 3-0 win over Middlesbrough. Despite Pierre Sage making eight changes from Saturday's victory at Fulham, the Eagles controlled proceedings from the first whistle, breaking through courtesy of Jørgen Strand Larsen's clinical header before the Norwegian striker do
Player Ratings: Fulham 2 - 3 Crystal Palace
In this episode, we break down individual performances from a chaotic and scrappy 3-2 London derby victory away at Fulham, securing Pierre Sage's first competitive win in charge. We examine who rolled up their sleeves and thrived in the physical battle across the pitch-from the decisive attacking moments that punished Fulham's backline to the gritty defensive shifts needed to weather late pressure
Preview: Crystal Palace v Middlesbrough
Crystal Palace switch focus to knockout football as they welcome Middlesbrough to Selhurst Park under the lights this Tuesday for a 7:45 PM BST kickoff in the Carabao Cup third round. Buoyed by getting their first victory of the season over the line at Craven Cottage, Pierre Sage's side have a golden opportunity to build real momentum and take command on home turf. With the squad depth and attacki
Fulham 2 - 3 Crystal Palace
Crystal Palace secured their first Premier League victory under Pierre Sage with a hard-fought 3-2 win over Fulham in a scrappy, chaotic London derby at Craven Cottage. It wasn't always pretty, with disjointed spells and Fulham refusing to go away quietly, but the Eagles dug deep, threw their bodies in the way, and capitalized on crucial moments of madness in the box to edge the contest. A gritty,
Preview: Fulham v Crystal Palace
Crystal Palace make the short trip across the capital to face Fulham at Craven Cottage this Saturday for a 3:00 PM BST kickoff. After a brutally tough opening pair of fixtures, Pierre Sage's side have the ideal stage in this London derby to turn promising passages of play into hard points on the board. With the summer additions continuing to integrate into the setup and the squad hungry to get off
Player Ratings: Crystal Palace 1 - 4 Man City
In this episode, we break down individual performances from a challenging Friday night under the Selhurst Park lights, assessing how Pierre Sage’s side held up against Manchester City’s clinical attack. We analyze the standout moments of fight across the pitch—including Yéremy Pino’s sharpness that forced the goal and the hard graft put in without the ball—alongside the defensive lapses and struct
Crystal Palace 1 - 4 Man City
A tough Friday night under the Selhurst Park lights as Crystal Palace were dealt a 4-1 defeat by Manchester City, punished by ruthlessly clinical finishing despite putting in a committed shift out of possession. After falling behind to an early Erling Haaland header, Pierre Sage's side battled hard and ignited the Holmesdale when Yéremy Pino's brilliant free-kick rattled the woodwork and rebounded
Preview: Crystal Palace v Man City
Crystal Palace return to SE25 for their first home match of the Premier League campaign, welcoming Manchester City to Selhurst Park under the lights this Friday for an 8:00 PM BST kickoff. It marks Pierre Sage's competitive home debut in the dugout, and after dominating large spells without reward at Goodison Park, the Eagles will be eager to turn that attacking threat into crucial points in front
Player Ratings: Everton 2 - 0 Crystal Palace
In this episode, we break down individual performances from a frustrating 2-0 opening-day defeat away at Everton, examining how Pierre Sage's side handled their competitive debut. We analyze the standout displays across the pitch-from the attacking drive and missed chances that defined long spells of dominance to the moments of defensive vulnerability that cost the Eagles dearly against the run of
Everton 2 - 0 Crystal Palace
A frustrating opening day on Merseyside as Crystal Palace fall to a 2-0 defeat against Everton at Hill Dickinson Stadium, in a match where the final scoreline hardly tells the full story. Pierre Sage's side controlled large portions of the game and carved out prime opportunities-including Jean-Philippe Mateta striking the woodwork and Jordan Pickford pulling off crucial stops-only to be undone aga
Preview: Everton v Crystal Palace
The Premier League season kicks off with Crystal Palace heading up to Merseyside to face Everton this Saturday for a 3pm start. It marks the official competitive debut of Pierre Sage at the helm following a busy pre-season on the training pitch and in the transfer market, where the squad has been re-tooled to bring more sharpness and pace into the new campaign. Palace look poised to exploit space
Maxence Lacroix to join Chelsea
It's official - Here We Go! Maxence Lacroix is set to join Chelsea F.C. after the Blues reached an agreement with Crystal Palace.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/holmesdaleradio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
NEW SIGNING! Oscar Mingueza Joins Crystal Palace
The Pierre Sage era is officially underway! Crystal Palace have completed their first signing of the 2026 summer transfer window, securing highly-rated Spanish defender Óscar Mingueza on a four-year contract following his departure from Celta Vigo on a free transfer.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/holmesdaleradio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Fixtures Released!
Chris and Patrick zero in on the newly released schedule for Crystal Palace, focusing on a massive opening month for new manager Pierre Sage. They react to the tricky start away at Everton on August 22, followed immediately by a huge home opener against Manchester City at Selhurst Park.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/holmesdaleradio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more inf
WE ARE EUROPEAN CHAMPIONS! Leipzig & Season Review | The Big Palace Review
Join Chris, Chris, Nick, Mike, Ant, Xavier, and Patrick Lou as the whole crew assembles for the ultimate, unfiltered, emotion-packed review of the greatest night in the 120-year history of our football club. We are looking back at that magical, tense night at the Red Bull Arena in Leipzig where Jean-Philippe Mateta's golden boot secured a 1-0 win over Rayo Vallecano, giving Oliver Glasner the most
Player Ratings: Crystal Palace 1 - 0 Rayo Vallecano
Palace are European champions! In the biggest game in the club's 120-year history, Oliver Glasner's side delivered a tactical masterclass at the Red Bull Arena in Leipzig to lift the UEFA Conference League trophy. It was a night built on defensive grit, immense focus, and a single moment of clinical quality that will be talked about in South London for generations to come. Palace have not only sec
Crystal Palace 1 - 0 Rayo Vallecano
What a historic night in Leipzig! Crystal Palace have won their first-ever European trophy, defeating Rayo Vallecano 1-0 in the UEFA Conference League final.It was the ultimate fairytale ending for manager Oliver Glasner in his final match in charge of the club, capping off an incredible golden era that included an FA Cup win and a Community Shield over the last 12 months.Support this show http://
Crystal Palace 1 - 2 Arsenal
The Premier League season concluded at a sultry Selhurst Park with a narrow 2-1 defeat to the newly crowned champions. With the historic Conference League Final in Leipzig just days away, Oliver Glasner heavily rotated his squad, giving several fringe players and youth prospects a chance to test themselves against the best in the land. Despite falling two goals behind, a spirited late rally proved
Player Ratings; Brentford 2 - 2 Crystal Palace
The Eagles were forced to settle for a point in West London as a resilient Brentford side twice came from behind to salvage a 2-2 draw. On an afternoon where Palace initially looked sharp and dangerous, failure to kill the game off when they had the upper hand ultimately allowed the Bees to push back late. We're grading a performance that showed flashes of real quality, but was ultimately undone b
Brentford 2 - 2 Crystal Palace
The Eagles were forced to settle for a point in West London as a resilient Brentford side twice came from behind to salvage a 2-2 draw. On an afternoon where Palace initially looked sharp and dangerous, failure to kill the game off when they had the upper hand ultimately allowed the Bees to push back late. We're grading a performance that showed flashes of real quality, but was ultimately undone b
Player Ratings: Man City 3 - 0 Crystal Palace
The "Etihad Gauntlet" proved too much for a rotated Palace side as Manchester City kept their title hopes alive with a clinical 3-0 victory. Despite a bright start that saw the Eagles nearly lead through Jean-Philippe Mateta, City's quality told with two quick-fire goals before the break. While the second half saw a spirited effort from the bench, the focus remains firmly on managing the squad's f
Man City 3 - 0 Crystal Palace
The "Etihad Gauntlet" proved too much for a rotated Palace side as Manchester City kept their title hopes alive with a clinical 3-0 victory. Despite a bright start that saw the Eagles nearly lead through Jean-Philippe Mateta, City's quality told with two quick-fire goals before the break. While the second half saw a spirited effort from the bench, the focus remains firmly on managing the squad's f
Preview: Man City v Crystal Palace
The Eagles head to the Etihad Stadium this Wednesday for a midweek clash that carries massive implications at both ends of the table. While Palace are still basking in the glow of reaching the Conference League Final, they face a Manchester City side that is practically perfect on home turf in May. With Pep Guardiola's men sitting just five points behind league leaders Arsenal with a game in hand,
Player Ratings: Crystal Palace 2 - 2 Everton
The "European hangover" was palpable at Selhurst Park as a weary Palace side twice came from behind to rescue a point against Everton. Just days after securing their place in a historic European final, Oliver Glasner's men looked second-best for large periods, particularly struggling with set-pieces once again. We're grading the squad on their powers of recovery on a day where individual brillianc
Crystal Palace 5 - 2 Shakhtar Donetsk
History has been made at a rocking Selhurst Park! For the first time in their 120-year history, Crystal Palace are heading to a major European final. While the aggregate score reads a comfortable 5-2, the second leg was a night of high tension and "goosebump" moments under the South London lights. Oliver Glasner’s 50th win as manager proved to be his most significant, as the Eagles navigated a spi
Player Ratings: Bournemouth 3- 0 Crystal Palace
The European hangover hit hard at the Vitality Stadium as a weary Palace side fell to a 3-0 defeat against a high-flying Bournemouth. With one eye on the upcoming semi-final second leg, Oliver Glasner's heavily rotated squad struggled to find their rhythm against an Iraola side that has now stretched their unbeaten run to a record 15 matches. We're grading a difficult afternoon where individual er
Bournemouth 3 - 0 Crystal Palace
The European hangover hit hard at the Vitality Stadium as a weary Palace side fell to a 3-0 defeat against a high-flying Bournemouth. With one eye on the upcoming semi-final second leg, Oliver Glasner's heavily rotated squad struggled to find their rhythm against an Iraola side that has now stretched their unbeaten run to a record 15 matches. We're grading a difficult afternoon where individual er
Preview: Bournemouth v Crystal Palace
Palace head to the Vitality Stadium this Sunday for a clash of two sides with very different end-of-season motivations. While the Eagles are still riding the wave of their historic 3-1 midweek victory over Shakhtar Donetsk in the Conference League, they return to domestic action looking to bounce back from a tough afternoon at Anfield. Facing a Bournemouth side on a record-breaking 14-match unbeat
Player Ratings: Shakhtar Donetsk 1 - 3 Crystal Palace
The Eagles took a massive step toward their first-ever European final with a clinical 3-1 victory in Krakow. After the disappointment at Anfield, Oliver Glasner's side rediscovered their knockout-stage steel, silencing the "home" crowd with a goal inside the first minute. Despite a brief second-half wobble, Palace showed the tactical maturity of a seasoned European outfit to secure a commanding tw
Shakhtar Donetsk 1 - 3 Crystal Palace
The Eagles took a massive step toward their first-ever European final with a clinical 3-1 victory in Krakow. After the disappointment at Anfield, Oliver Glasner's side rediscovered their knockout-stage steel, silencing the "home" crowd with a goal inside the first minute. Despite a brief second-half wobble, Palace showed the tactical maturity of a seasoned European outfit to secure a commanding tw
Preview: Shakhtar Donetsk v Crystal Palace
The Eagles' historic European odyssey reaches its penultimate chapter as they travel to Krakow, Poland, to face Shakhtar Donetsk in the first leg of the UEFA Conference League Semi-Final. While the heavy defeat at Anfield was a sobering reminder of the squad's current physical strain, Oliver Glasner's men have proven to be a different beast in knockout football. They face a Shakhtar side boasting
Player Ratings: Liverpool 3 - 1 Crystal Palace
The Eagles' momentum hit a brick wall on Merseyside as a clinical Liverpool side took full advantage of a mounting injury list and heavy European legs. Despite a bright start and a controversial second-half goal that briefly silenced Anfield, the sheer quality eventually told. We're grading the squad on their ability to stay competitive in a high-pressure environment while missing the core of thei
Liverpool 3 - 1 Crystal Palace
The Eagles' momentum hit a brick wall on Merseyside as a clinical Liverpool side took full advantage of Palace's mounting injury list and heavy European legs. Despite a bright start that saw the traveling fans in full voice, the sheer quality eventually told. We're breaking down a difficult afternoon where the absence of key defensive pillars left Palace exposed to a relentless second-half barrage
Preview: Liverpool v Crystal Palace
Liverpool host Crystal Palace at Anfield this Saturday, April 25, in a fixture that has increasingly become a "bogey" matchup for the Reds. While Liverpool are fighting to cement a top-five finish, they face a Palace side that has already beaten them three times across all competitions this season.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/holmesdaleradio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy
Player Ratings: Crystal Palace 0 - 0 West Ham
A weary Palace side played out a cagey goalless draw against a revitalized West Ham, extending their unbeaten run at Selhurst Park to seven matches. On a night where the physical toll of the European heroics in Florence was evident, the Eagles lacked their usual clinical edge but showed enough defensive discipline to keep a dangerous Hammers attack at bay. We're breaking down a tactical stalemate
Crystal Palace 0 - 0 West Ham
A weary Palace side played out a cagey goalless draw against a revitalized West Ham, extending their unbeaten run at Selhurst Park to seven matches. On a night where the physical toll of the European heroics in Florence was evident, the Eagles lacked their usual clinical edge but showed enough defensive discipline to keep a dangerous Hammers attack at bay. We're breaking down a tactical stalemate
Preview: Crystal Palace v West Ham
The Eagles return to Premier League action this Monday night for a cross-capital clash against a desperate West Ham side. While Palace are still buzzing from their historic midweek progression to the Conference League Semi-Finals, the physical toll of that night in Florence has left the squad battered. With the Hammers fighting for their top-flight lives and coming off a dominant 4-0 win over Wolv
Player Ratings: Fiorentina (2) 2 - 1 (4) Crystal Palace
History was made in Florence as Palace secured their first-ever major European semi-final berth. While the 2-1 loss on the night ended the unbeaten streak, the 4-2 aggregate victory tells the story of a team that did the hard work at Selhurst and showed incredible "South London grit" to survive a chaotic night at the Artemio Franchi. We're grading a performance defined by defensive defiance and a
Fiorentina (2) 2 - 1 (4) Crystal Palace
The Eagles have landed in the final four! Despite a 2-1 defeat on the night in a hostile Stadio Artemio Franchi, Palace's clinical first-leg performance proved decisive as they secured a 4-2 aggregate victory. It was a night of gritted teeth and defensive organization as Oliver Glasner's men navigated injuries and a fierce Fiorentina fightback to book a historic UEFA Conference League Semi-Final d
Preview: Fiorentina (0) - (3) Crystal Palace
The Eagles head to the historic Stadio Artemio Franchi with one foot firmly in the Conference League Semi-Finals. Holding a commanding 3-0 lead from the first leg, Palace are just 90 minutes away from their first-ever major European semi-final. However, Oliver Glasner will be wary of complacency against a Fiorentina side renowned for their "remontada" spirit and a partisan home crowd that will be
Player Ratings: Crystal Palace 2 - 1 Newcastle United
Palace secured a hard-fought victory at Selhurst Park, overturning a one-goal deficit to claim all three points in dramatic fashion. Despite falling behind to an early second-half strike, the team's persistence paid off as they maintained pressure on the visitors until the final whistle. We're grading the squad on their ability to manage a demanding schedule and find a way to win when momentum see
Crystal Palace 2 - 1 Newcastle United
The Jean-Philippe Mateta redemption arc is officially nearly complete (perhaps). On an afternoon that looked destined for frustration, the Frenchman stepped off the bench to score two late goals-including a 94th-minute penalty- to secure a thrilling 2-1 comeback win over Newcastle. Despite William Osula giving a depleted Magpies side the lead against the run of play, Palace's persistence paid off,
Preview: Crystal Palace v Newcastle
Palace return to Premier League action this Sunday as they welcome Newcastle United to Selhurst Park, buoyed by their sensational midweek dismantling of Fiorentina. While the 3-0 European victory has transformed the mood in South London, the focus now shifts back to a mid-table clash that could see the Eagles leapfrog the Magpies in the standings. With Oliver Glasner's side currently sitting 14th
Crystal Palace 3 - 0 Fiorentina
The roof nearly came off Selhurst Park as Palace produced arguably their greatest European performance to date, dismantling the Italian giants 3-0. In a night of pure clinical efficiency, Oliver Glasner's men took a massive step toward the semi-finals, ending their home goal drought in spectacular fashion. We're breaking down a tactical shut-out that left the Vio/a shell-shocked and the Palace fai
Preview: Crystal Palace 0 - 0 Fiorentina
The road to the Conference League final gets significantly steeper as Palace welcome Italian giants Fiorentina to Selhurst Park for the first leg of the Quarter-Finals. After the dramatic "Redemption in Larnaca," Oliver Glasner's men face a side that has reached the final of this competition in consecutive years. It's a night where South London grit meets Tuscan flair, and with a place in the semi
Player Ratings: AEK Larnaca 1 - 2 Crystal Palace
The European dream stays alive! Palace showed immense character in the heat of Cyprus to overcome a hostile atmosphere and a stubborn AEK Larnaca side, securing a 2-1 win on the night and a 3-2 victory on aggregate. After a tense, goalless first half that threatened a repeat of the frustrations at Selhurst, the game exploded into life. We're breaking down the individual performances and tactical s
AEK Larnaca 1 - 2 Crystal Palace
The European dream stays alive! Palace showed immense character in the heat of Cyprus to overcome a hostile atmosphere and a stubborn AEK Larnaca side, securing a 2-1 win on the night and a 3-2 victory on aggregate. After a tense, goalless first half that mirrored the frustrations of the first leg, the game exploded into life. We're breaking down the tactical shift that saw the Eagles finally brea
Player Ratings: Crystal Palace 0 - 0 Leeds
For the second time in four days, Selhurst Park witnessed a frustrating goalless draw as Palace failed to capitalize on a man advantage against a resilient Leeds United. In a chaotic end to the first half, Dominic Calvert-Lewin missed a penalty for the visitors before Gabriel Gudmundsson was sent off, but despite playing 45 minutes against ten men, the Eagles couldn't find the breakthrough. We're
Crystal Palace 0 - 0 Leeds
For the second time in four days, Selhurst Park witnessed a frustrating goalless draw as Palace failed to capitalize on a man advantage against a resilient Leeds United. In a chaotic end to the first half, Dominic Calvert-Lewin missed a penalty for the visitors before Gabriel Gudmundsson was sent off, but despite playing 45 minutes against ten men, the Eagles couldn't find the breakthrough. We're
Crystal Palace 0 - 0 AEK Larnaca
The "Larnaca Curse" continues as Palace were held to a scoreless draw in a wet and windy first leg at Selhurst Park. Despite dominating 71% of the possession and racking up 13 shots, the Eagles couldn't find a way past an inspired Zlatan Alomerović in the AEK goal. With boos ringing out from sections of the home crowd at full-time, Oliver Glasner's men now face a daunting task in Cyprus next week
Preview: Crystal Palace v AEK Larnaca
Palace shift their focus back to Europe as they welcome AEK Larnaca to Selhurst Park for the first leg of the UEFA Conference League Round of 16. While the stunning 3-1 victory over Spurs has injected some much-needed belief into the club, the Eagles have a score to settle with the Cypriot side. Larnaca have already embarrassed Palace at home once this season during the group stages, and Oliver Gl
Player Ratings: Tottenham Hotspur 1 - 3 Crystal Palace
North London was painted red and blue as Palace secured a sensational 3-1 victory, leaving Spurs in total disarray. Despite a controversial VAR decision denying Ismaïla Sarr an early opener and Dominic Solanke giving the hosts a lead, the game flipped in a chaotic ten-minute "implosion" for Spurs. Micky van de Ven's red card for hauling down Sarr opened the floodgates, allowing the Eagles to net t
Tottenham Hotspur 1 - 3 Crystal Palace
The "Spursy" hoodoo continues for the hosts as Palace secured a sensational 3-1 victory in North London, piling more misery on a Tottenham side that hasn't beaten the Eagles in the league for over a year. Despite missing half a dozen key starters and losing the lead early to an early strike, Oliver Glasner's men showed incredible character to roar back. It was a night defined by clinical finishing
Preview: Spurs v Crystal Palace
The Eagles head to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium for a high-stakes midweek London derby, looking to bounce back from the VAR controversy at Old Trafford. While Palace have enjoyed the upper hand in this fixture recently-including a league double last season-the squad is once again being pushed to its limit. With Spurs winless in their last ten Premier League outings and slipping toward the danger
Player Ratings: Man Utd 2 - 1 Crystal Palace
A dominant first half and an early Maxence Lacroix header weren't enough at the Theatre of Dreams, as 10-man Palace ultimately fell to a 2-1 defeat. The game swung on a controversial red card for Lacroix-a decision Oliver Glasner labeled an "Old Trafford bonus"-leaving a heroic Dean Henderson exposed to a late United comeback. We're breaking down the performances to see who stepped up under pressu
Manchester United 2 - 1 Crystal Palace
A dominant first half and an early Maxence Lacroix header weren't enough to secure a result at the Theatre of Dreams, as 10-man Palace ultimately fell to a 2-1 defeat. The game swung on a controversial 56th-minute decision that saw Lacroix sent off for a foul on Matheus Cunha-a call Oliver Glasner labeled "very harsh," suggesting it may have been an "Old Trafford bonus." Despite a heroic display f
Player Ratings: Crystal Palace 2 - 0 HŠK Zrinjski Mostar
The European journey continues as Palace secured their place in the Conference League Last 16 with a professional 2-0 win over Zrinjski Mostar, sealing a 3-1 victory on aggregate. A trademark header from the returning Maxence Lacroix and a stoppage-time sealer from the in-form Evann Guessand provided the breakthrough on a night where tension at Selhurst Park finally gave way to relief. We're break
