Crystal Palace lineup today @ Brighton
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Crystal Palace's expected lineup at Brighton, Sun 18 Oct, based on the XI they have started most this season (starts from 9 matches): Benítez (6); Richards (8), Mitchell (8), Canvot (6); Wharton (8), Kamada (7), Timber (7); Pino (8), Larsen (7), Khalaili (6). Out: Disasi. No fan has predicted this match yet. Last updated after the Lyon match on 15 Oct.
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- TRANSFERReid leaves for Arbroath29 Sep · Free agent
- TRANSFERRak-Sakyi goes out on loan to Kasımpaşa3 Sep · Loan
- TRANSFERFrança goes out on loan to Alverca3 Sep · Loan
- TRANSFEROsorio joins on loan from FC Midtjylland31 Aug · Loan
- TRANSFEREsse goes out on loan to Millwall31 Aug · Loan
- TRANSFERWhitworth leaves for Wigan31 Aug · Free agent
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- TRANSFEROzoh leaves for Derby31 Aug · Transfer
Crystal Palace predicted lineup vs Brighton
1 UNAVAILABLECrystal Palace are without Disasi away at Brighton in the EPL, so expect at least one change. The XI they have started most often, usually a 3-4-2-1, across 9 official matches is: Benítez in goal, a back four of Richards, Mitchell, Canvot and Disasi, and Pino, Larsen and Khalaili further forward. Fan predictions for this fixture are open now.
Team news
- Unavailable: Disasi (Suspended).
- Most-used shape: 3-4-2-1 in 17 of the last 30 matches.
- Sets up with a back three in 93% of matches.
- Doubtful: Khalaili.
- Based on starts across 9 official matches this season.
Expected XI derived from official lineups we hold for Crystal Palace, not from a team sheet. Official lineups are released 20 to 60 minutes before kick-off.
Matches where one predicted XI named more of the team sheet, over the last 2 graded.
- Manchester City (H)Fri 28 Aug · 6 XIs67
- Everton (A)Sat 22 Aug · 7 XIs86
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Crystal Palace are 13th in the EPL on 7 points from 6 games. They have W2 D1 L2 in their last five.
Sets up with a back three in 93% of matches.
Most Common Crystal Palace Starting XI
Based on 9 official matches this season
- BenítezGK · 6 starts
- RichardsDEF · 8 starts
- MitchellDEF · 8 starts
- CanvotDEF · 6 starts
- DisasiDEF · 5 starts
- WhartonMID · 8 starts
- KamadaMID · 7 starts
- TimberMID · 7 starts
- PinoFWD · 8 starts
- LarsenFWD · 7 starts
- KhalailiFWD · 6 starts
The 11 players with the most starts across all official lineups this season.
Crystal Palace fixtures
Crystal Palace @ Brighton
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Crystal Palace
- What is Crystal Palace's expected lineup today?
- Crystal Palace are without Disasi away at Brighton in the EPL, so expect at least one change. The XI they have started most often, usually a 3-4-2-1, across 9 official matches is: Benítez in goal, a back four of Richards, Mitchell, Canvot and Disasi, and Pino, Larsen and Khalaili further forward. Fan predictions for this fixture are open now. Most-used XI (3-4-2-1): Benítez, Richards, Mitchell, Canvot, Disasi (suspended), Wharton, Kamada, Timber, Pino, Larsen, Khalaili.
- Who started Crystal Palace's last match?
- Crystal Palace's starting XI on 15 Oct 2026 in the UEFA Europa League (3-4-2-1): W. Benítez, C. Richards, A. Disasi, J. Canvot, Óscar Mingueza, A. Wharton, Q. Timber, T. Mitchell, I. Sarr, Yeremy Pino, J. Strand Larsen.
- What was Crystal Palace's last result?
- Crystal Palace lost to Lyon 2–3 on 15 Oct 2026.
- When did Crystal Palace last win?
- Crystal Palace last won on 11 Oct 2026, beating Nottingham Forest 3–1.
- Who takes penalties for Crystal Palace?
- J. Mateta is Crystal Palace's first choice penalty taker, with I. Sarr next in line.
- Who has made the most starts for Crystal Palace this season?
- C. Richards leads with 8 starts for Crystal Palace across all competitions this season.
- What formation does Crystal Palace use most often?
- Crystal Palace have used a 3-4-2-1 in 7 of their 9 matches this season.
- Which Crystal Palace goalkeeper has started the most this season?
- W. Benítez has made the most starts as goalkeeper for Crystal Palace this season, starting 6 matches.
- Which Crystal Palace defender has started the most this season?
- Chris Richards has made the most starts as defender for Crystal Palace this season, starting 8 matches.
- Which Crystal Palace midfielder has started the most this season?
- Tyrick Mitchell has made the most starts as midfielder for Crystal Palace this season, starting 8 matches.
- Which Crystal Palace forward has started the most this season?
- Yéremy Pino has made the most starts as forward for Crystal Palace this season, starting 8 matches.
Crystal Palace past seasons
| Season | League | Pos | W | D | L | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | Premier League | 12th | 13 | 14 | 11 | 53 |
| 2023-24 | Premier League | 10th | 13 | 10 | 15 | 49 |
| 2022-23 | Premier League | 11th | 11 | 12 | 15 | 45 |
| 2021-22 | Premier League | 12th | 11 | 15 | 12 | 48 |
| 2020-21 | Premier League | 14th | 12 | 8 | 18 | 44 |
Crystal Palace away to Brighton
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