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Latest Crystal Palace moves

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  • TRANSFERDevenny leaves for Stoke City31 Aug · Transfer
  • TRANSFEROzoh leaves for Derby31 Aug · Transfer
  • TRANSFERMuñoz leaves for Nottingham Forest30 Aug · Transfer
  • TRANSFERWhitworth leaves for Wigan30 Aug · Free agent
  • TRANSFERDisasi joins on loan from Chelsea25 Aug · Loan
  • TRANSFERJemide leaves19 Aug · Transfer
  • TRANSFERGozo signs from Real Salt Lake17 Aug · Transfer
  • TRANSFERAdaramola leaves16 Aug · Transfer

Crystal Palace most-used starting XI3 MATCHES

Crystal Palace's most-used starting XI this season, across 3 official matches, was Henderson in goal, a back four of Canvot, Richards, Riad and Muñoz, and Nketiah and Pino further forward. A predicted lineup for their next fixture appears here once it is scheduled.

  1. DEFRiadOut
  2. FWDPino

Team news

  • No longer available: Muñoz.
  • Unavailable: Riad (Out).
  • Most-used shape: 3-4-2-1 in 19 of the last 30 matches.
  • Sets up with a back three in 97% of matches.

Compiled from the official lineups we hold for Crystal Palace this season. Official lineups are released 20 to 60 minutes before kick-off.

Crowd vs OracleTwo predicted XIs. Only the team sheet is confirmed.
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Matches where one predicted XI named more of the team sheet, over the last 2 graded.

Starters named · of 11CrowdOracle
  • Manchester City (H)Fri 28 Aug · 6 XIs67
  • Everton (A)Sat 22 Aug · 7 XIs86

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Head Coach
Pierre Sage
Since Jul 2026
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Formation tendency
3-4-2-1most-used · 19 of last 30
3-4-2-1
63%
3-4-3
33%
5-4-1
3%

Sets up with a back three in 97% of matches.

Most Common Crystal Palace Starting XI

Based on 3 official matches this season

The 11 players with the most starts across all official lineups this season.

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Mateta scored 6 of 6 penalties in 2025/26.

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Crystal Palace transfersLAST 6 MONTHS · 12 MOVES

SIGNED
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DEPARTED
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IN · 5
  • DDisasifrom ChelseaLoanAUG '26
  • GGozofrom Real Salt LakeTransferAUG '26
  • KKhalailiTransferAUG '26
  • GGuessandfrom Aston VillaLoan returnAUG '26
  • MMcNeilfrom EvertonTransferAUG '26
OUT · 7
WINDOW CLOSEDREOPENS 1 JAN '27 · IN 116 DAYS
Stats & Facts

Crystal Palace

Who started Crystal Palace's last match?
Crystal Palace's starting XI on 5 Sept 2026 in the Premier League (3-4-2-1): D. Henderson, J. Canvot, A. Disasi, C. Richards, A. Khalaili, A. Wharton, Q. Timber, T. Mitchell, Yeremy Pino, D. Kamada, E. Nketiah.
What was Crystal Palace's last result?
Crystal Palace beat Fulham 3–2 on 5 Sept 2026.
When did Crystal Palace last win?
Crystal Palace last won on 5 Sept 2026, beating Fulham 3–2.
Who takes penalties for Crystal Palace?
J. Mateta is Crystal Palace's first choice penalty taker, with I. Sarr next in line. Mateta scored 6 of 6 penalties in the 2025/26 season.
Who has made the most starts for Crystal Palace this season?
E. Nketiah leads with 3 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 3 of their 3 matches this season.
Which Crystal Palace goalkeeper has started the most this season?
Dean Henderson has made the most starts as goalkeeper for Crystal Palace this season, starting 3 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 3 matches.
Which Crystal Palace midfielder has started the most this season?
Daichi Kamada has made the most starts as midfielder for Crystal Palace this season, starting 3 matches.
Which Crystal Palace forward has started the most this season?
Eddie Nketiah has made the most starts as forward for Crystal Palace this season, starting 3 matches.
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