Manchester United 2-1 Crystal Palace
Updated
Manchester United won: Manchester United 2-1 Crystal Palace in the Premier League (Round 28) on Sun, 1 Mar 2026 at Old Trafford, Manchester. Manchester United goals: Bruno Fernandes 57' (pen), Benjamin Sesko 65'. Crystal Palace goals: Maxence Lacroix 4'. Sent off: Maxence Lacroix (56'). Expected goals: 2.16-0.38. Possession: 61-39. Player of the match: Bruno Fernandes (9.2).
Match report
Manchester United beat Crystal Palace 2-1
Manchester United came from behind to beat Crystal Palace 2-1 at Old Trafford on Sunday 1 March in the Premier League.
Maxence Lacroix put Crystal Palace ahead on 4' (0-1), Bruno Fernandes levelled for Manchester United from the penalty spot on 57' (1-1) and Benjamin Sesko restored Manchester United's lead on 65' (2-1).
Maxence Lacroix (Crystal Palace) was sent off on 56'.
Manchester United had 61% of the ball, shots were 20-8 (11-3 on target) and expected goals finished 2.16-0.38. Manchester United were the better side on chances, too.
Bruno Fernandes (Manchester United) was player of the match with a 9.2 rating.
Attendance: 73,934. Referee: Chris Kavanagh.
Match stats
| Manchester United | Crystal Palace | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 61 | 39 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.16 | 0.38 |
| Total shots | 20 | 8 |
| Shots on target | 11 | 3 |
| Touches in opposition box | 32 | 13 |
| Big chances | 3 | 0 |
| Big chances missed | 1 | 0 |
| Accurate passes | 527 (86%) | 308 (77%) |
| Yellow cards | 2 | 2 |
| Corners | 7 | 1 |
| Total shots | 20 | 8 |
| Shots off target | 4 | 3 |
| Shots on target | 11 | 3 |
| Blocked shots | 5 | 2 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 11 | 5 |
Lineups
Manchester United (4-2-3-1): Senne Lammens, Diogo Dalot, Leny Yoro, Harry Maguire, Luke Shaw, Casemiro, Kobbie Mainoo, Bryan Mbeumo, Bruno Fernandes, Matheus Cunha, Benjamin Sesko
Crystal Palace (3-4-2-1): Dean Henderson, Chris Richards, Maxence Lacroix, Jaydee Canvot, Daniel Muñoz, Adam Wharton, Daichi Kamada, Tyrick Mitchell, Ismaïla Sarr, Brennan Johnson, Jørgen Strand Larsen
Key events
- 4' · Goal · Maxence Lacroix (Crystal Palace)
- 6' · Yellow card · Daichi Kamada (Crystal Palace)
- 24' · Substitution · Noussair Mazraoui for Luke Shaw (Manchester United)
- 36' · Yellow card · Diogo Dalot (Manchester United)
- 49' · Yellow card · Dean Henderson (Crystal Palace)
- 56' · Red card · Maxence Lacroix (Crystal Palace)
- 57' · Goal · Bruno Fernandes (Manchester United)
- 58' · Substitution · Evann Guessand for Brennan Johnson (Crystal Palace)
- 58' · Substitution · Chadi Riad for Jørgen Strand Larsen (Crystal Palace)
- 65' · Goal · Benjamin Sesko (Manchester United)
- 68' · Substitution · Will Hughes for Adam Wharton (Crystal Palace)
- 75' · Substitution · Amad Diallo for Benjamin Sesko (Manchester United)
- 85' · Substitution · Yéremi Pino for Daichi Kamada (Crystal Palace)
- 85' · Substitution · Ayden Heaven for Harry Maguire (Manchester United)
- 86' · Substitution · Joshua Zirkzee for Bryan Mbeumo (Manchester United)
- 89' · Yellow card · Ayden Heaven (Manchester United)
All-time head-to-head
32 league meetings since 1994: Manchester United 19, draws 7, Crystal Palace 6.
Manchester United vs Crystal Palace: full head-to-head record
Questions
Who won Manchester United vs Crystal Palace?
Manchester United won, 2-1 (Premier League) on Sun, 1 Mar 2026.
When and where is Manchester United vs Crystal Palace?
Sun, 1 Mar 2026, 14:00 UTC at Old Trafford, Manchester, Premier League.
What is the head-to-head record between Manchester United and Crystal Palace?
In 32 league meetings since 1994: Manchester United 19 wins, 7 draws, Crystal Palace 6 wins (goals 49-25).