Match report
Crystal Palace Stuns Tottenham 3-1 in Premier League Clash
Tottenham
1–3
FT
Crystal Palace
Mar 5, 2026
Crystal Palace delivered a stunning 3-1 victory over Tottenham at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, securing a crucial win in the Premier League. Tottenham took an early lead through Danny Solanke but found themselves down to ten men shortly after. Crystal Palace capitalized, scoring two goals in quick succession through Idrissa Sarr to turn the match in their favor. Despite their efforts, Tottenham couldn't find an equalizer and fell to a disappointing defeat.
Key Facts
- • Final Score: Tottenham 1–3 Crystal Palace
- • Goals: Danny Solanke (Tottenham), Idrissa Sarr (2x, Crystal Palace), Penalty (Crystal Palace)
- • Red Card: Micky van de Ven (Tottenham)
- • Yellow Cards: Souza (Tottenham), Yves Bissouma (Tottenham), J. S. Larsen (Crystal Palace), Nathaniel Clyne (Crystal Palace)
Lineups
Tottenham
Formation: 3-4-2-1
Starting XI
- 1 Guglielmo Vicario (G)
- 23 Pedro Porro (D)
- 4 Kevin Danso (D)
- 37 Micky van de Ven (D)
- 14 Archie Gray (M)
- 6 João Palhinha (M)
- 29 Pape Matar Sarr (M)
- 38 Souza (M)
- 39 Randal Kolo Muani (F)
- 11 Mathys Tel (F)
- 19 Dominic Solanke (F)
Substitutes
- 8 Yves Bissouma
- 22 Conor Gallagher
- 7 Xavi Simons
- 9 Richarlison
- 31 Antonín Kinský
- 40 Brandon Austin
- 76 James Rowswell
- 57 Rio Kyerematen
- 52 Callum Olusesi
Crystal Palace
Formation: 3-4-2-1
Starting XI
- 1 Dean Henderson (G)
- 23 Jaydee Canvot (D)
- 26 Chris Richards (D)
- 34 Chadi Riad (D)
- 2 Daniel Muñoz (M)
- 20 Adam Wharton (M)
- 18 Daichi Kamada (M)
- 3 Tyrick Mitchell (M)
- 7 Ismaïla Sarr (F)
- 29 Evann Guessand (F)
- 22 Jørgen Strand Larsen (F)
Substitutes
- 17 Nathaniel Clyne
- 11 Brennan Johnson
- 19 Will Hughes
- 12 Christantus Uche
- 44 Walter Benítez
- 8 Jefferson Lerma
- 24 Borna Sosa
- 55 Justin Devenny
- 10 Yéremy Pino
Timeline
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7' Tottenham Card · Yellow CardSouza
Tripping
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14' Crystal Palace subst · Substitution 1Off: Daniel Muñoz · On: Nathaniel Clyne
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22' Crystal Palace Card · Yellow CardJ. S. Larsen
Holding
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25' Tottenham Card · Yellow CardP. M. Sarr
Unsportsmanlike conduct
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29' Crystal Palace Var · Goal Disallowed - offsideI. Sarr
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34' Tottenham Goal · Normal GoalD. Solanke · Assist: A. Gray
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38' Tottenham Card · Red CardMicky van de Ven
Holding
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40' Crystal Palace Goal · PenaltyI. Sarr
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43' Tottenham subst · Substitution 1Off: Souza · On: C. Gallagher
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43' Tottenham subst · Substitution 2Off: R. Kolo Muani · On: Y. Bissouma
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45'+7 Crystal Palace Goal · Normal GoalI. Sarr · Assist: A. Wharton
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67' Crystal Palace subst · Substitution 2Off: E. Guessand · On: B. Johnson
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74' Tottenham subst · Substitution 3Off: D. Solanke · On: Richarlison
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74' Tottenham subst · Substitution 4Off: P. Porro · On: Xavi Simons
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81' Crystal Palace subst · Substitution 3Off: J. S. Larsen · On: C. Uche
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81' Crystal Palace subst · Substitution 4Off: A. Wharton · On: W. Hughes
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82' Tottenham Card · Yellow CardY. Bissouma
Unsportsmanlike conduct
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90'+2 Crystal Palace Card · Yellow CardNathaniel Clyne
Tripping
Match Stats
| Stat | Tottenham | Crystal Palace |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 14 | 14 |
| Pass Accuracy | 78% | 88% |
| Offsides | 1 | 1 |
| Red Cards | 1 | 0 |
| Total Shots | 12 | 9 |
| Corners | 6 | 3 |
| Total Passes | 303 | 455 |
| Yellow Cards | 3 | 2 |
| Blocked Shots | 5 | 3 |
| Shots on Target | 4 | 4 |
| xG | 1.57 | 1.78 |
| Shots off Target | 3 | 2 |
| Possession | 40% | 60% |
| Goals Prevented | 0 | 0 |
| Accurate Passes | 236 | 399 |
| Shots Inside Box | 10 | 8 |
| Saves | 1 | 3 |
| Shots Outside Box | 2 | 1 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Tottenham took an early lead through Danny Solanke's goal in the 34th minute, but the advantage was short-lived as Micky van de Ven was sent off just four minutes later.
- ▸ Crystal Palace capitalized on Tottenham's reduced manpower, equalizing from the penalty spot and then taking the lead with a goal from Idrissa Sarr in the first half.