Match report

Chelsea Defeats Crystal Palace 3-1 in Premier League Clash

Crystal Palace
Crystal Palace
1–3
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Chelsea
Chelsea
Jan 25, 2026

In a dominant performance, Chelsea emerged victorious against Crystal Palace with a 3-1 scoreline at Selhurst Park. Goals from Estevao, João Pedro, and E. Fernandez were enough to overcome Crystal Palace's late effort led by C. Richards.

Key Facts

  • • Crystal Palace 1–3 Chelsea in the Premier League.
  • • Estevao scored at the 34th minute, João Pedro added another goal at the 50th minute.
  • • E. Fernandez converted a penalty in the 64th minute to make it 3-0 for Chelsea.
  • • Crystal Palace reduced the deficit through C. Richards' goal in the 88th minute.

Lineups

Crystal Palace

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 1 D. Henderson (G)
  • 23 J. Canvot (D)
  • 5 M. Lacroix (D)
  • 26 C. Richards (D)
  • 2 D. Munoz (M)
  • 20 A. Wharton (M)
  • 8 J. Lerma (M)
  • 3 T. Mitchell (M)
  • 7 I. Sarr (F)
  • 11 B. Johnson (F)
  • 14 J. Mateta (F)

Substitutes

  • 44 W. Benitez
  • 10 Y. Pino
  • 12 C. Uche
  • 19 W. Hughes
  • 24 B. Sosa
  • 30 D. Imray
  • 34 C. Riad
  • 42 K. Rodney
  • 55 J. Devenny

Chelsea

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 R. Sanchez (G)
  • 24 R. James (D)
  • 23 T. Chalobah (D)
  • 5 B. Badiashile (D)
  • 3 M. Cucurella (D)
  • 17 Andrey Santos (M)
  • 25 M. Caicedo (M)
  • 41 Estêvão (M)
  • 8 E. Fernandez (M)
  • 7 P. Neto (M)
  • 20 Joao Pedro (F)

Substitutes

  • 28 T. Sharman-Lowe
  • 34 J. Acheampong
  • 29 W. Fofana
  • 27 M. Gusto
  • 21 J. Hato
  • 49 A. Garnacho
  • 11 J. Gittens
  • 9 L. Delap
  • 38 M. Guiu

Timeline

  1. Chelsea
    20' Chelsea Card · Yellow Card
    M. Caicedo

    Foul

  2. Chelsea
    34' Chelsea Goal · Normal Goal
    Estêvão
  3. Chelsea
    50' Chelsea Goal · Normal Goal
    João Pedro · Assist: Estêvão
  4. Chelsea
    60' Chelsea Var · Penalty confirmed
    João Pedro
  5. Crystal Palace
    63' Crystal Palace Card · Yellow Card
    J. Canvot

    Handball

  6. Chelsea
    64' Chelsea Goal · Penalty
    E. Fernandez
  7. Crystal Palace
    65' Crystal Palace subst · Substitution 1
    Off: J. Canvot · On: Y. Pino
  8. Crystal Palace
    65' Crystal Palace subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Tyrick Mitchell · On: B. Sosa
  9. Crystal Palace
    67' Crystal Palace Card · Yellow Card
    A. Wharton

    Foul

  10. Crystal Palace
    72' Crystal Palace Card · Yellow Card
    A. Wharton

    Foul

  11. Crystal Palace
    72' Crystal Palace Card · Red Card
    A. Wharton

    Foul

  12. Chelsea
    73' Chelsea subst · Substitution 1
    Off: M. Caicedo · On: W. Fofana
  13. Chelsea
    74' Chelsea subst · Substitution 2
    Off: P. Neto · On: M. Gusto
  14. Chelsea
    74' Chelsea subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Estêvão · On: J. Gittens
  15. Crystal Palace
    76' Crystal Palace subst · Substitution 3
    Off: B. Johnson · On: W. Hughes
  16. Crystal Palace
    76' Crystal Palace subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Daniel Muñoz · On: C. Riad
  17. Chelsea
    81' Chelsea subst · Substitution 4
    Off: R. James · On: J. Hato
  18. Chelsea
    85' Chelsea subst · Substitution 5
    Off: João Pedro · On: L. Delap
  19. Crystal Palace
    88' Crystal Palace Goal · Normal Goal
    C. Richards · Assist: C. Riad
  20. Chelsea
    90' Chelsea Card · Yellow Card
    Andrey Santos

    Time wasting

Match Stats

Stat Crystal Palace Chelsea
Fouls 11 10
Pass Accuracy 78% 85%
Offsides 2 1
Red Cards 1 0
Total Shots 13 10
Corners 4 5
Total Passes 440 590
Yellow Cards 4 2
Blocked Shots 3 1
Shots on Target 7 6
xG 1.77 2.20
Shots off Target 3 3
Possession 43% 57%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 342 504
Shots Inside Box 12 8
Saves 2 5
Shots Outside Box 1 2

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Chelsea took control early with Estevao's goal at the half-hour mark, which was followed by João Pedro's second-half strike.
  • ▸ The introduction of E. Fernandez for Chelsea in the 64th minute proved decisive as he capitalized on a penalty to secure a comfortable lead despite Crystal Palace's late rally.