Premier League Regular Season - 18
Crystal Palace 0 - 1 FT Tottenham
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
K. Danso 5'
Richarlison 17'
A. Gray 22'
A. Gray (Richarlison) 42'
45'+3 W. Hughes
HT
46' M. Lacroix
58' ↓ N. Clyne ↑E. Nketiah
↓ L. Bergvall ↑J. Palhinha 63'
↓ R. Kolo Muani ↑W. Odobert 63'
Richarlison 75'
77' ↓ Y. Pino ↑C. Uche
85' J. Lerma
85' ↓ J. Devenny ↑R. Esse
↓ M. Kudus ↑B. Johnson 85'
↓ A. Gray ↑R. Dragusin 86'
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Crystal Palace
Goalkeepers
Dean Henderson 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
97
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Jefferson Lerma 
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
56%
Pass Acc
Maxence Lacroix 
MAGNET
81
Activity
81
Activity
76
Passes
5
Duels
Marc Guéhi
MAGNET
87
Activity
87
Activity
81
Passes
6
Duels
Midfielders
Nathaniel Clyne
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
58
Total Mins
58
Entry
Adam Wharton
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
97
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Will Hughes
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
35%
Pass Acc
Tyrick Mitchell
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
97
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Forwards
Justin Devenny
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
19%
Pass Acc
Yéremy Pino
MAGNET
49
Activity
49
Activity
38
Passes
11
Duels
Jean-Philippe Mateta
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
97
Total Mins
Started
Entry
BENCH
Walter Benítez 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Jaydee Canvot
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Dean Benamar
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Borna Sosa
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Romain Esse
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
12
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kaden Rodney
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Christantus Uche
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
20
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Edward Nketiah
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
39
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Joel Drakes-Thomas
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Tottenham
Goalkeepers
Guglielmo Vicario
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
97
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Pedro Porro 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Kevin Danso
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
97
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Micky van de Ven
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
97
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Djed Spence 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
75%
Duel Win %
Midfielders
Rodrigo Bentancur
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
97
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Archie Gray 
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Mohammed Kudus
LATE SHIFT
5
Late Mins
5
Late Mins
85
Total Mins
85
Entry
Lucas Bergvall
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
63
Total Mins
63
Entry
Randal Kolo Muani
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
63
Total Mins
63
Entry
Forwards
Richarlison
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
1
Assists
11%
Pass Acc
BENCH
Antonín Kinský
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Radu Drăguşin
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Kota Takai
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ben Davies
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
João Palhinha
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
34
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Wilson Odobert
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
34
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mathys Tel
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Brennan Johnson
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
12
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Dane Scarlett
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28/12/2025 | Crystal Palace | 0 - 1 | Tottenham | Premier League | Selhurst Park |
| 11/05/2025 | Tottenham | 0 - 2 | Crystal Palace | Premier League | Tottenham Hotspur Stadium |
| 27/10/2024 | Crystal Palace | 1 - 0 | Tottenham | Premier League | Selhurst Park |
| 02/03/2024 | Tottenham | 3 - 1 | Crystal Palace | Premier League | Tottenham Hotspur Stadium |
| 27/10/2023 | Crystal Palace | 1 - 2 | Tottenham | Premier League | Selhurst Park |
| 06/05/2023 | Tottenham | 1 - 0 | Crystal Palace | Premier League | Tottenham Hotspur Stadium |
| 04/01/2023 | Crystal Palace | 0 - 4 | Tottenham | Premier League | Selhurst Park |
| 26/12/2021 | Tottenham | 3 - 0 | Crystal Palace | Premier League | Tottenham Hotspur Stadium |
| 11/09/2021 | Crystal Palace | 3 - 0 | Tottenham | Premier League | Selhurst Park |
| 07/03/2021 | Tottenham | 4 - 1 | Crystal Palace | Premier League | Tottenham Hotspur Stadium |
28/12/2025
11/05/2025
27/10/2024
02/03/2024
27/10/2023
06/05/2023
04/01/2023
26/12/2021
11/09/2021
07/03/2021
Crystal Palace Win
Tottenham Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 18 GD: +22
P: 18 GD: +26
P: 18 GD: +10
P: 18 GD: +4
P: 18 GD: +11
P: 18 GD: +4
P: 18 GD: +2
P: 18 GD: +2
P: 18 GD: +1
P: 18 GD: -1
P: 18 GD: +4
P: 18 GD: -2
P: 18 GD: +1
P: 18 GD: 0
P: 18 GD: -6
P: 18 GD: -7
P: 18 GD: -10
P: 18 GD: -17
P: 18 GD: -15
League Standings
P: 31 GD: +39
P: 30 GD: +32
P: 31 GD: +13
P: 30 GD: +3
P: 31 GD: +8
P: 31 GD: +15
P: 31 GD: +4
P: 31 GD: +2
P: 31 GD: -1
P: 31 GD: +4
P: 31 GD: -4
P: 31 GD: -1
P: 31 GD: -2
P: 30 GD: -2
P: 31 GD: -11
P: 30 GD: -7
P: 30 GD: -15
P: 30 GD: -19
P: 31 GD: -28
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Clinical Spurs Exploit Palace's Wastefulness in Selhurst Park Stalemate
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 37/100. A single moment of precision separated two midtable sides scrapping for relevance, with Tottenham's ruthlessness punishing Crystal Palace's profligacy in front of goal.
Palace Dominance Undone by Clinical Finishing
Crystal Palace controlled the tempo at Selhurst Park with 62% possession, forcing Tottenham into a reactive shell. The Eagles peppered the box with 15 shots—nine from inside the area—yet only two found the target. This is the cruel arithmetic of the Premier League: intensity without precision equals defeat. Adam Wharton orchestrated Palace's midfield with grace, laying on two key passes and earning a 7.9 rating for his outstanding display. Jefferson Lerma anchored the backline with equal assurance (7.5 rating), yet neither could conjure the breakthrough their side's dominance demanded.
VAR's Offside Circus Frames Spurs' Solitary Strike
The narrative pivoted on two VAR interventions. Richarlison had a goal chalked off for offside in the 17th minute—a marginal call that would haunt Palace. Then, in the 42nd minute, A. Gray finished ruthlessly from Richarlison's assist to give Spurs a half-time lead they barely deserved. With just 38% possession and seven shots, Tottenham operated on a knife's edge. Another Richarlison "goal" was disallowed in the 75th minute—three offside flags in 58 minutes painted a picture of a Spurs side living dangerously. Yet Guglielmo Vicario's two crucial saves (7.5 rating) kept Palace at bay, proving that balance in tight matches often trumps territorial control.
The Verdict: Efficiency Over Elegance
Tottenham moved to 25 points, climbing marginally in the midtable scrum, while Crystal Palace remain on 26 points—both sides stuck in limbo. Palace's xG of 1.31 versus their zero goals tells the story of a team that created but could not convert. Spurs' xG of 0.80 paired with one clinical finish exemplifies the stakes of Boxing Day football: margins are razor-thin, and one lapse costs you three points.
Key Questions
How did VAR change this match?
Three offside interventions—two disallowed Richarlison goals and the Gray goal allowed—shaped the narrative. VAR's marginal calls defined the outcome, denying Palace a potential equalizer in the 17th minute.
What is the Futmetrix Score?
The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.
Palace's Resilience Meets Spurs' Inconsistency
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 36/100. This isn't a heavyweight clash, but Crystal Palace's steady climb collides with Tottenham's erratic campaign—a mismatch in momentum that could define mid-table positioning.
The Setup
Palace sit sixth on 20 points from 12 games, their Form a mixed but functional W-D-W-L-D run. Tottenham languish in tenth, five points adrift, with a damaging L-L-D-L-W sequence exposing defensive fragility. The Balance here tilts toward the hosts: Palace's defensive solidity (nine goals conceded) contrasts sharply with Spurs' leaky backline (16 against). Stakes are modest—neither side fighting relegation or title dreams—but the narrative is clear: Palace consolidate European ambitions while Tottenham scramble for consistency.
Key Battle
Jean-Philippe Mateta's clinical finishing against Guglielmo Vicario's shot-stopping reflexes. Mateta has netted four in five matches with a 7.4 average rating, thriving in Palace's counter-press system. Vicario's 15 saves in five games (3.0 per match) suggests Spurs are under siege—but his two clean sheets hint at occasional brilliance. Palace's wide play will probe Tottenham's flanks relentlessly.
Our Prediction
Palace control possession and territory. Tottenham absorb pressure, seeking transitions. Dean Henderson's three clean sheets in five matches provide Palace's defensive anchor. Mateta converts a second-half opening after Palace's pressing forces a turnover. Spurs' attacking impotence—21 goals in 13 games—leaves them chasing. Palace win 1-0, extending their unbeaten run and moving closer to the European spots.