Match report
Crystal Palace Secures 2-1 Victory Over Newcastle in Premier League Clash
Crystal Palace
2–1
FT
Newcastle
Apr 12, 2026
Crystal Palace stunned Newcastle with a 2-1 victory in their Premier League match. The Eagles secured a crucial late penalty from J. Mateta to overturn Newcastle's lead, showcasing resilience and determination.
Key Facts
- • Crystal Palace 2-1 Newcastle
- • W. Osula scored for Newcastle at 43'
- • J. Mateta equalized for Crystal Palace at 80'
- • J. Mateta scored the winning penalty in injury time
- • Newcastle had three yellow cards, including one for unsportsmanlike conduct
Lineups
Crystal Palace
Formation: 3-4-3
Starting XI
- 1 Dean Henderson (G)
- 26 Chris Richards (D)
- 5 Maxence Lacroix (D)
- 23 Jaydee Canvot (D)
- 2 Daniel Muñoz (M)
- 8 Jefferson Lerma (M)
- 19 Will Hughes (M)
- 3 Tyrick Mitchell (M)
- 11 Brennan Johnson (F)
- 22 Jørgen Strand Larsen (F)
- 10 Yéremy Pino (F)
Substitutes
- 44 Walter Benítez
- 17 Nathaniel Clyne
- 24 Borna Sosa
- 34 Chadi Riad
- 18 Daichi Kamada
- 20 Adam Wharton
- 55 Justin Devenny
- 7 Ismaïla Sarr
- 14 Jean-Philippe Mateta
Newcastle
Formation: 4-5-1
Starting XI
- 32 Aaron Ramsdale (G)
- 21 Valentino Livramento (D)
- 12 Malick Thiaw (D)
- 4 Sven Botman (D)
- 3 Lewis Hall (D)
- 23 Jacob Murphy (M)
- 67 Lewis Miley (M)
- 8 Sandro Tonali (M)
- 7 Joelinton (M)
- 10 Anthony Gordon (M)
- 18 William Osula (F)
Substitutes
- 1 Nick Pope
- 2 Kieran Trippier
- 9 Yoane Wissa
- 11 Harvey Barnes
- 20 Anthony Elanga
- 27 Nick Woltemade
- 28 Joe Willock
- 33 Dan Burn
- 41 Jacob Ramsey
Timeline
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43' Newcastle Goal · Normal GoalW. Osula · Assist: L. Miley
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64' Crystal Palace subst · Substitution 1Off: B. Johnson · On: I. Sarr
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64' Crystal Palace subst · Substitution 2Off: W. Hughes · On: A. Wharton
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65' Crystal Palace subst · Substitution 3Off: J. S. Larsen · On: J. Mateta
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68' Newcastle Card · Yellow CardM. Thiaw
Holding
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71' Newcastle subst · Substitution 1Off: Anthony Gordon · On: H. Barnes
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74' Newcastle Card · Yellow CardJoelinton
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76' Crystal Palace subst · Substitution 4Off: Y. Pino · On: D. Kamada
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80' Crystal Palace Goal · Normal GoalJ. Mateta · Assist: Tyrick Mitchell
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84' Newcastle subst · Substitution 2Off: Joelinton · On: J. Ramsey
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84' Newcastle subst · Substitution 3Off: W. Osula · On: N. Woltemade
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90'+3 Newcastle Card · Yellow CardAaron Ramsdale
Unsportsmanlike conduct
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90'+4 Crystal Palace Goal · PenaltyJ. Mateta
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90'+5 Newcastle subst · Substitution 4Off: S. Tonali · On: A. Elanga
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90'+6 Crystal Palace subst · Substitution 5Off: Tyrick Mitchell · On: B. Sosa
Match Stats
| Stat | Crystal Palace | Newcastle |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 17 | 12 |
| Pass Accuracy | 79% | 81% |
| Offsides | 1 | 0 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 10 | 7 |
| Corners | 2 | 3 |
| Total Passes | 373 | 520 |
| Yellow Cards | 0 | 3 |
| Blocked Shots | 2 | 3 |
| Shots on Target | 5 | 3 |
| xG | 2.34 | 1.13 |
| Shots off Target | 3 | 1 |
| Possession | 42% | 58% |
| Goals Prevented | 1 | 1 |
| Accurate Passes | 296 | 420 |
| Shots Inside Box | 8 | 5 |
| Saves | 2 | 3 |
| Shots Outside Box | 2 | 2 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ The early lead given by W. Osula for Newcastle set the tone in the first half
- ▸ J. Mateta's goal at 80' marked a significant shift, bringing Crystal Palace back into the game
- ▸ The penalty in injury time by J. Mateta was the decisive moment, securing Crystal Palace's victory