Match report

Crystal Palace Defeats Wolves 1-0 in Premier League Clash

Crystal Palace
Crystal Palace
1–0
FT
Wolves
Wolves
Feb 22, 2026

Crystal Palace secured a hard-fought victory over Wolves, clinching a 1-0 win at Selhurst Park. The game was marked by intense physicality and defensive solidity from both teams. Crystal Palace's late goal by E. Guessand in the 90th minute proved decisive.

Key Facts

  • • Crystal Palace vs Wolves: 1-0 final scoreline
  • • E. Guessand scored the winning goal for Crystal Palace
  • • T. Arokodare missed a penalty for Wolves in the 43rd minute
  • • Ladislav Krejčí was sent off for Wolves with two yellow cards in the 61st minute

Lineups

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)
  • 19 Will Hughes (M)
  • 3 Tyrick Mitchell (M)
  • 7 Ismaïla Sarr (F)
  • 10 Yéremy Pino (F)
  • 22 Jørgen Strand Larsen (F)

Substitutes

  • 18 Daichi Kamada
  • 29 Evann Guessand
  • 11 Brennan Johnson
  • 44 Walter Benítez
  • 17 Nathaniel Clyne
  • 24 Borna Sosa
  • 55 Justin Devenny
  • 12 Christantus Uche
  • 59 Rio Cardines

Wolves

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 1 José Sá (G)
  • 15 Yerson Mosquera (D)
  • 4 Santiago Bueno (D)
  • 37 Ladislav Krejčí (D)
  • 38 Jackson Tchatchoua (M)
  • 27 Jean-Ricner Bellegarde (M)
  • 7 André (M)
  • 3 Hugo Bueno (M)
  • 9 Adam Armstrong (F)
  • 36 Mateus Mané (F)
  • 14 Tolu Arokodare (F)

Substitutes

  • 6 David Möller Wolfe
  • 8 João Gomes
  • 47 Angel Gomes
  • 31 Sam Johnstone
  • 2 Matt Doherty
  • 17 Pedro Lima
  • 24 Toti Gomes
  • 21 Rodrigo Gomes
  • 74 Tom Edozie

Timeline

  1. Crystal Palace
    15' Crystal Palace Card · Yellow Card
    W. Hughes

    Tripping

  2. Crystal Palace
    31' Crystal Palace Card · Yellow Card
    J. Canvot

    Holding

  3. Crystal Palace
    41' Crystal Palace Card · Yellow Card
    A. Wharton

    Tripping

  4. Wolves
    43' Wolves Goal · Missed Penalty
    T. Arokodare · Assist: T. Arokodare
  5. Crystal Palace
    46' Crystal Palace subst · Substitution 1
    Off: W. Hughes · On: D. Kamada
  6. Wolves
    58' Wolves Card · Yellow Card
    Ladislav Krejčí

    Roughing

  7. Wolves
    61' Wolves Card · Yellow Card
    Ladislav Krejčí

    Unsportsmanlike conduct

  8. Wolves
    61' Wolves Card · Red Card
    Ladislav Krejčí

    Unsportsmanlike conduct

  9. Wolves
    63' Wolves subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Adam Armstrong · On: D. M. Wolfe
  10. Crystal Palace
    67' Crystal Palace Card · Yellow Card
    C. Riad

    Roughing

  11. Crystal Palace
    72' Crystal Palace subst · Substitution 2
    Off: C. Riad · On: E. Guessand
  12. Crystal Palace
    77' Crystal Palace subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Y. Pino · On: B. Johnson
  13. Wolves
    87' Wolves subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. Bellegarde · On: João Gomes
  14. Wolves
    90'+2 Wolves subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Y. Mosquera · On: A. Gomes
  15. Crystal Palace
    90'+6 Crystal Palace Card · Yellow Card
    I. Sarr

    Foul

  16. Crystal Palace
    90' Crystal Palace Goal · Normal Goal
    E. Guessand · Assist: Tyrick Mitchell

Match Stats

Stat Crystal Palace Wolves
Fouls 19 13
Pass Accuracy 81% 76%
Offsides 0 1
Red Cards 0 1
Total Shots 14 12
Corners 7 3
Total Passes 415 270
Yellow Cards 5 3
Blocked Shots 4 3
Shots on Target 3 7
xG 1.68 1.63
Shots off Target 7 2
Possession 61% 39%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 336 205
Shots Inside Box 9 7
Saves 7 2
Shots Outside Box 5 5

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The turning point came when Ladislav Krejčí received a second yellow card, reducing Wolves to ten men and giving Crystal Palace numerical advantage.
  • ▸ E. Guessand's late goal in the 90th minute sealed the victory for Crystal Palace.