Crystal Palace 1-3 Chelsea
Updated
Chelsea won: Crystal Palace 1-3 Chelsea in the Premier League (Round 23) on Sun, 25 Jan 2026 at Selhurst Park, London. Crystal Palace goals: Chris Richards 88'. Chelsea goals: Estêvão 34', João Pedro 50', Enzo Fernández 64' (pen). Sent off: Adam Wharton (72'). Expected goals: 1.77-1.86. Possession: 43-57. Player of the match: Estêvão (8.4).
Match report
Chelsea beat Crystal Palace 3-1
Chelsea got the better of Crystal Palace 3-1 away from home at Selhurst Park on Sunday 25 January in the Premier League.
Estêvão put Chelsea ahead on 34' (0-1), João Pedro made it 0-2 on 50', Enzo Fernández made it 0-3 from the penalty spot on 64' and Chris Richards pulled one back for Crystal Palace on 88' (1-3).
Adam Wharton (Crystal Palace) was sent off on 72'.
Crystal Palace had 43% of the ball, shots were 13-10 (7-6 on target) and expected goals finished 1.77-1.86.
Estêvão (Chelsea) was player of the match with an 8.4 rating.
Attendance: 25,163. Referee: Darren England.
Match stats
| Crystal Palace | Chelsea | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 43 | 57 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.77 | 1.86 |
| Total shots | 13 | 10 |
| Shots on target | 7 | 6 |
| Touches in opposition box | 27 | 21 |
| Big chances | 6 | 5 |
| Big chances missed | 5 | 2 |
| Accurate passes | 342 (78%) | 504 (85%) |
| Yellow cards | 2 | 2 |
| Corners | 4 | 5 |
| Total shots | 13 | 10 |
| Shots off target | 3 | 3 |
| Shots on target | 7 | 6 |
| Blocked shots | 3 | 1 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 12 | 8 |
Lineups
Crystal Palace (3-4-3): Dean Henderson, Jaydee Canvot, Maxence Lacroix, Chris Richards, Daniel Muñoz, Adam Wharton, Jefferson Lerma, Tyrick Mitchell, Ismaïla Sarr, Jean-Philippe Mateta, Brennan Johnson
Chelsea (4-2-3-1): Robert Sánchez, Reece James, Trevoh Chalobah, Benoît Badiashile, Marc Cucurella, Andrey Santos, Moisés Caicedo, Estêvão, Enzo Fernández, Pedro Neto, João Pedro
Key events
- 20' · Yellow card · Moisés Caicedo (Chelsea)
- 34' · Goal · Estêvão (Chelsea)
- 50' · Goal · João Pedro (Chelsea)
- 63' · Yellow card · Jaydee Canvot (Crystal Palace)
- 64' · Goal · Enzo Fernández (Chelsea)
- 65' · Substitution · Yéremi Pino for Jaydee Canvot (Crystal Palace)
- 65' · Substitution · Borna Sosa for Tyrick Mitchell (Crystal Palace)
- 67' · Yellow card · Adam Wharton (Crystal Palace)
- 72' · Red card · Adam Wharton (Crystal Palace)
- 73' · Substitution · Wesley Fofana for Moisés Caicedo (Chelsea)
- 74' · Substitution · Jamie Gittens for Estêvão (Chelsea)
- 74' · Substitution · Malo Gusto for Pedro Neto (Chelsea)
- 76' · Substitution · Chadi Riad for Daniel Muñoz (Crystal Palace)
- 76' · Substitution · Will Hughes for Brennan Johnson (Crystal Palace)
- 81' · Substitution · Jorrel Hato for Reece James (Chelsea)
- 85' · Substitution · Liam Delap for João Pedro (Chelsea)
- 85' · Substitution · Christantus Uche for Jean-Philippe Mateta (Crystal Palace)
- 88' · Goal · Chris Richards (Crystal Palace)
- 90' · Yellow card · Jefferson Lerma (Crystal Palace)
- 90' · Yellow card · Andrey Santos (Chelsea)
All-time head-to-head
32 league meetings since 1994: Crystal Palace 4, draws 4, Chelsea 24.
Questions
Who won Crystal Palace vs Chelsea?
Chelsea won, 1-3 (Premier League) on Sun, 25 Jan 2026.
When and where is Crystal Palace vs Chelsea?
Sun, 25 Jan 2026, 14:00 UTC at Selhurst Park, London, Premier League.
What is the head-to-head record between Crystal Palace and Chelsea?
In 32 league meetings since 1994: Crystal Palace 4 wins, 4 draws, Chelsea 24 wins (goals 23-64).