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Crystal Palace most-used starting XI55 MATCHES
Crystal Palace's most-used starting XI this season, across 55 official matches, was Henderson in goal, a back five of Lacroix, Mitchell, Richards, Muñoz and Canvot, and Pino, Sarr and Mateta further forward. A predicted lineup for their next fixture appears here once it is scheduled.
Team news
- No longer available: Lacroix.
- Most-used shape: 3-4-2-1 in 19 of the last 30 matches.
- Sets up with a back three in 97% of matches.
- Doubtful: Henderson.
Compiled from the official lineups we hold for Crystal Palace this season. Official lineups are released 20 to 60 minutes before kick-off.
- GKHendersonAnkle InjuryDoubtful
- TEAM NEWSTeam News: Sage names first Premier League XItoday · cpfc.co.uk ↗
- PRESSEREvery word from Sage’s first press conferencetoday · cpfc.co.uk ↗DOUBTHenderson· matches feedFITMateta“He will train today with the keeper's coach and we will take the decision tomorrow, but we hope he is able to play.”“He's able to play on Saturday and we're happy that he didn't play the last game [at Freiburg] because he came at the beginning of the week and we need time…”
- TEAM NEWSTeam News: McNeil debuts & Henderson returns in Freiburg friendly3d ago · cpfc.co.uk ↗
- TEAM NEWSFirst-team First-team Team News: Sage provides update ahead of Everton Manager Pierre Sage has given the latest team news of ahead of Palace’s opening game of 2026/27, away to…3d ago · cpfc.co.uk ↗
Sets up with a back three in 97% of matches.
Most Common Crystal Palace Starting XI
Based on 55 official matches this season
The 11 players with the most starts across all official lineups this season.
Mateta scored 6 of 6 penalties in 2025/26.
Crystal Palace fixtures
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- Who started Crystal Palace's last match?
- Crystal Palace's starting XI on 22 Aug 2026 in the Premier League (3-4-2-1): Dean Henderson, Jaydee Canvot, Chris Richards, Chadi Riad, Daniel Muñoz, Daichi Kamada, Adam Wharton, Tyrick Mitchell, Eddie Nketiah, Dwight McNeil, Jean-Philippe Mateta.
- What was Crystal Palace's last result?
- Crystal Palace lost to Everton 0–2 on 22 Aug 2026.
- When did Crystal Palace last win?
- Crystal Palace last won on 27 May 2026, beating Rayo Vallecano 1–0.
- 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.
Goalkeepers
Crystal Palace vs Manchester City
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