Match report
Manchester United Secures Comeback Win Against Crystal Palace 2-1
Manchester United
2–1
FT
Crystal Palace
Mar 1, 2026
Manchester United staged a remarkable comeback against Crystal Palace in their Premier League clash on March 1st, eventually securing a 2–1 victory. Crystal Palace took an early lead through Maxence Lacroix but Manchester United fought back with goals from Bruno Fernandes and B. Sesko.
Key Facts
- • Crystal Palace led the game as early as the 4th minute with a goal by Maxence Lacroix.
- • Manchester United equalized via a penalty kick scored by Bruno Fernandes in the 57th minute after Maxence Lacroix was sent off for holding.
- • B. Sesko put Manchester United ahead in the 65th minute, completing the comeback with an assist from Bruno Fernandes.
Lineups
Manchester United
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 31 Senne Lammens (G)
- 2 Diogo Dalot (D)
- 15 Leny Yoro (D)
- 5 Harry Maguire (D)
- 23 Luke Shaw (D)
- 18 Casemiro (M)
- 37 Kobbie Mainoo (M)
- 19 Bryan Mbeumo (M)
- 8 Bruno Fernandes (M)
- 10 Matheus Cunha (M)
- 30 Benjamin Šeško (F)
Substitutes
- 3 Noussair Mazraoui
- 16 Amad Diallo
- 26 Ayden Heaven
- 11 Joshua Zirkzee
- 1 Altay Bayındır
- 12 Tyrell Malacia
- 48 Jack Moorhouse
- 39 Tyler Fletcher
- 25 Manuel Ugarte
Crystal Palace
Formation: 3-4-2-1
Starting XI
- 1 Dean Henderson (G)
- 26 Chris Richards (D)
- 5 Maxence Lacroix (D)
- 23 Jaydee Canvot (D)
- 2 Daniel Muñoz (M)
- 20 Adam Wharton (M)
- 18 Daichi Kamada (M)
- 3 Tyrick Mitchell (M)
- 7 Ismaïla Sarr (F)
- 11 Brennan Johnson (F)
- 22 Jørgen Strand Larsen (F)
Substitutes
- 34 Chadi Riad
- 29 Evann Guessand
- 19 Will Hughes
- 10 Yéremy Pino
- 44 Walter Benítez
- 17 Nathaniel Clyne
- 24 Borna Sosa
- 55 Justin Devenny
- 12 Christantus Uche
Timeline
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4' Crystal Palace Goal · Normal GoalMaxence Lacroix · Assist: B. Johnson
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6' Crystal Palace Card · Yellow CardD. Kamada
Holding
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24' Manchester United subst · Substitution 1Off: L. Shaw · On: N. Mazraoui
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36' Manchester United Card · Yellow CardD. Dalot
Roughing
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49' Crystal Palace Card · Yellow CardDean Henderson
Delay of game
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56' Crystal Palace Card · Red CardMaxence Lacroix
Holding
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57' Manchester United Goal · PenaltyBruno Fernandes
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58' Crystal Palace subst · Substitution 1Off: J. S. Larsen · On: C. Riad
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58' Crystal Palace subst · Substitution 2Off: B. Johnson · On: E. Guessand
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65' Manchester United Goal · Normal GoalB. Sesko · Assist: Bruno Fernandes
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68' Crystal Palace subst · Substitution 3Off: A. Wharton · On: W. Hughes
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75' Manchester United subst · Substitution 2Off: B. Sesko · On: A. Diallo
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85' Crystal Palace subst · Substitution 4Off: D. Kamada · On: Y. Pino
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85' Manchester United subst · Substitution 3Off: Harry Maguire · On: A. Heaven
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86' Manchester United subst · Substitution 4Off: B. Mbeumo · On: J. Zirkzee
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89' Manchester United Card · Yellow CardA. Heaven
Holding
Match Stats
| Stat | Manchester United | Crystal Palace |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 13 | 12 |
| Pass Accuracy | 86% | 76% |
| Offsides | 1 | 2 |
| Red Cards | 0 | 1 |
| Total Shots | 20 | 8 |
| Corners | 7 | 1 |
| Total Passes | 609 | 398 |
| Yellow Cards | 2 | 2 |
| Blocked Shots | 5 | 2 |
| Shots on Target | 11 | 3 |
| xG | 2.12 | 0.38 |
| Shots off Target | 4 | 3 |
| Possession | 61% | 39% |
| Goals Prevented | 0 | 0 |
| Accurate Passes | 523 | 303 |
| Shots Inside Box | 11 | 5 |
| Saves | 2 | 9 |
| Shots Outside Box | 9 | 3 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ The match shifted dramatically when Maxence Lacroix was sent off for holding in the 56th minute, giving Manchester United a crucial advantage.
- ▸ Bruno Fernandes' penalty goal and B. Sesko's subsequent normal goal were pivotal moments that turned the tide of the game in favor of Manchester United.