Crystal Palace 2-1 Newcastle United
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Crystal Palace won: Crystal Palace 2-1 Newcastle United in the Premier League (Round 32) on Sun, 12 Apr 2026 at Selhurst Park, London. Crystal Palace goals: Jean-Philippe Mateta 80', Jean-Philippe Mateta 90'+4 (pen). Newcastle United goals: William Osula 43'. Expected goals: 2.56-1.13. Possession: 41-59. Player of the match: Jean-Philippe Mateta (8.9).
Match report
Crystal Palace beat Newcastle United 2-1
Crystal Palace came from behind to beat Newcastle United 2-1 at Selhurst Park on Sunday 12 April in the Premier League.
William Osula put Newcastle United ahead on 43' (0-1), Jean-Philippe Mateta levelled for Crystal Palace on 80' (1-1) and added another from the penalty spot on 90+4' (2-1).
Jean-Philippe Mateta's 90+4' strike proved decisive.
Crystal Palace had 41% of the ball, shots were 11-7 (5-3 on target) and expected goals finished 2.56-1.13. Crystal Palace were the better side on chances, too.
Jean-Philippe Mateta (Crystal Palace) was player of the match with an 8.9 rating.
Attendance: 25,141. Referee: Andy Madley.
Match stats
| Crystal Palace | Newcastle United | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 41 | 59 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.56 | 1.13 |
| Total shots | 11 | 7 |
| Shots on target | 5 | 3 |
| Touches in opposition box | 21 | 14 |
| Big chances | 4 | 2 |
| Big chances missed | 2 | 1 |
| Accurate passes | 303 (80%) | 437 (81%) |
| Yellow cards | 0 | 3 |
| Corners | 2 | 4 |
| Total shots | 11 | 7 |
| Shots off target | 3 | 1 |
| Shots on target | 5 | 3 |
| Blocked shots | 3 | 3 |
| Hit woodwork | 1 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 9 | 5 |
Lineups
Crystal Palace (3-4-3): Dean Henderson, Chris Richards, Maxence Lacroix, Jaydee Canvot, Daniel Muñoz, Jefferson Lerma, Will Hughes, Tyrick Mitchell, Brennan Johnson, Jørgen Strand Larsen, Yéremi Pino
Newcastle United (4-5-1): Aaron Ramsdale, Valentino Livramento, Malick Thiaw, Sven Botman, Lewis Hall, Jacob Murphy, Lewis Miley, Sandro Tonali, Joelinton, Anthony Gordon, William Osula
Key events
- 43' · Goal · William Osula (Newcastle United)
- 64' · Substitution · Ismaïla Sarr for Brennan Johnson (Crystal Palace)
- 64' · Substitution · Adam Wharton for Will Hughes (Crystal Palace)
- 65' · Substitution · Jean-Philippe Mateta for Jørgen Strand Larsen (Crystal Palace)
- 68' · Yellow card · Malick Thiaw (Newcastle United)
- 71' · Substitution · Harvey Barnes for Anthony Gordon (Newcastle United)
- 74' · Yellow card · Joelinton (Newcastle United)
- 76' · Substitution · Daichi Kamada for Yéremi Pino (Crystal Palace)
- 80' · Goal · Jean-Philippe Mateta (Crystal Palace)
- 84' · Substitution · Jacob Ramsey for Joelinton (Newcastle United)
- 84' · Substitution · Nick Woltemade for William Osula (Newcastle United)
- 90'+3 · Yellow card · Aaron Ramsdale (Newcastle United)
- 90'+4 · Goal · Jean-Philippe Mateta (Crystal Palace)
- 90'+5 · Substitution · Yoane Wissa for Jacob Murphy (Newcastle United)
- 90'+5 · Substitution · Anthony Elanga for Sandro Tonali (Newcastle United)
- 90'+6 · Substitution · Borna Sosa for Tyrick Mitchell (Crystal Palace)
All-time head-to-head
32 league meetings since 1994: Crystal Palace 7, draws 9, Newcastle United 16.
Crystal Palace vs Newcastle United: full head-to-head record
Questions
Who won Crystal Palace vs Newcastle United?
Crystal Palace won, 2-1 (Premier League) on Sun, 12 Apr 2026.
When and where is Crystal Palace vs Newcastle United?
Sun, 12 Apr 2026, 13:00 UTC at Selhurst Park, London, Premier League.
What is the head-to-head record between Crystal Palace and Newcastle United?
In 32 league meetings since 1994: Crystal Palace 7 wins, 9 draws, Newcastle United 16 wins (goals 25-44).