Match report

Crystal Palace Defeats Brentford 2-0 in Premier League Clash

Crystal Palace
Crystal Palace
2–0
FT
Brentford
Brentford
Nov 1, 2025

Crystal Palace held off a valiant effort from Brentford to secure a crucial 2-0 win in the Premier League. The Eagles took the lead early on through J. Mateta, followed by an own goal from N. Collins, which effectively ended any hopes of a comeback for Brentford.

Key Facts

  • • Crystal Palace won 2-0 against Brentford in the Premier League.
  • • J. Mateta scored Crystal Palace's first goal at minute 30 with an assist from J. Lerma.
  • • N. Collins scored an own goal for Crystal Palace at minute 51, assisted by J. Lerma.
  • • Brentford had two yellow cards: K. Schade and N. Collins both received cards in the match.

Lineups

Crystal Palace

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 1 D. Henderson (G)
  • 26 C. Richards (D)
  • 5 M. Lacroix (D)
  • 6 M. Guehi (D)
  • 2 D. Munoz (M)
  • 8 J. Lerma (M)
  • 18 D. Kamada (M)
  • 3 T. Mitchell (M)
  • 7 I. Sarr (F)
  • 10 Y. Pino (F)
  • 14 J. Mateta (F)

Substitutes

  • 44 W. Benitez
  • 12 C. Uche
  • 17 N. Clyne
  • 19 W. Hughes
  • 21 R. Esse
  • 23 J. Canvot
  • 24 B. Sosa
  • 55 J. Devenny
  • 59 R. Cardines

Brentford

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 C. Kelleher (G)
  • 33 M. Kayode (D)
  • 22 N. Collins (D)
  • 4 S. van den Berg (D)
  • 20 K. Ajer (D)
  • 18 Y. Yarmolyuk (M)
  • 6 J. Henderson (M)
  • 19 D. Ouattara (M)
  • 24 M. Damsgaard (M)
  • 7 K. Schade (M)
  • 9 I. Thiago (F)

Substitutes

  • 12 H. R. Valdimarsson
  • 3 R. Henry
  • 5 E. Pinnock
  • 8 M. Jensen
  • 11 R. Nelson
  • 14 F. Carvalho
  • 15 F. Onyeka
  • 23 K. Lewis-Potter
  • 27 V. Janelt

Timeline

  1. Crystal Palace
    30' Crystal Palace Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Mateta · Assist: J. Lerma
  2. Brentford
    34' Brentford Card · Yellow Card
    K. Schade

    Argument

  3. Crystal Palace
    51' Crystal Palace Goal · Own Goal
    N. Collins · Assist: J. Lerma
  4. Brentford
    67' Brentford subst · Substitution 1
    Off: M. Kayode · On: K. Lewis-Potter
  5. Brentford
    68' Brentford subst · Substitution 2
    Off: M. Damsgaard · On: M. Jensen
  6. Brentford
    68' Brentford subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Y. Yarmolyuk · On: V. Janelt
  7. Brentford
    75' Brentford subst · Substitution 4
    Off: D. Ouattara · On: R. Nelson
  8. Brentford
    78' Brentford Card · Yellow Card
    J. Henderson

    Argument

  9. Crystal Palace
    78' Crystal Palace subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Y. Pino · On: W. Hughes
  10. Crystal Palace
    78' Crystal Palace subst · Substitution 2
    Off: D. Kamada · On: J. Devenny
  11. Brentford
    84' Brentford Card · Yellow Card
    N. Collins

    Argument

  12. Brentford
    86' Brentford subst · Substitution 5
    Off: J. Henderson · On: F. Carvalho
  13. Crystal Palace
    90' Crystal Palace subst · Substitution 3
    Off: J. Mateta · On: J. Canvot

Match Stats

Stat Crystal Palace Brentford
Fouls 7 11
Pass Accuracy 66% 80%
Offsides 1 3
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 10 6
Corners 6 5
Total Passes 268 493
Yellow Cards 0 3
Blocked Shots 4 2
Shots on Target 3 2
xG 0.70 0.54
Shots off Target 3 2
Possession 36% 64%
Goals Prevented -1 -1
Accurate Passes 178 392
Shots Inside Box 6 2
Saves 2 2
Shots Outside Box 4 4

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The early goal scored by J. Mateta at minute 30 set the tone for Crystal Palace, giving them a crucial advantage.
  • ▸ N. Collins' own goal at minute 51 solidified Crystal Palace's lead and dampened Brentford's spirits.