Match report

Arsenal W Thrash Crystal Palace W 5-0 in FA WSL

Arsenal W
Arsenal W
5–0
FT
Crystal Palace W
Crystal Palace W
Jan 19, 2025

Arsenal W demonstrated their dominance in the FA WSL with a resounding 5-0 victory over Crystal Palace W. Leading scorers like L. Williamson and Mariona Caldentey were pivotal, while Arsenal's offensive prowess made it a challenging match for Crystal Palace.

Key Facts

  • • Arsenal W scored five goals against Crystal Palace W in the FA WSL.
  • • L. Williamson opened the scoring in the 6th minute, assisted by K. McCabe.
  • • A. Russo and B. Mead found the net in quick succession, in the 63rd and 67th minutes respectively.
  • • Mariona Caldentey added a penalty and a late goal in the 75th and 90+5th minutes.
  • • Crystal Palace W struggled defensively, making multiple substitutions and receiving two yellow cards.

Lineups

Arsenal W

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 14 D. van Domselaar (G)
  • 2 E. Fox (D)
  • 6 L. Williamson (D)
  • 7 S. Catley (D)
  • 12 F. Maanum (M)
  • 10 K. Little (M)
  • 32 K. Cooney-Cross (M)
  • 11 K. McCabe (M)
  • 9 B. Mead (F)
  • 8 Mariona Caldentey (F)
  • 23 A. Russo (F)

Substitutes

  • 19 C. Foord
  • 16 R. Kafaji
  • 13 L. Wälti
  • 62 K. Reid
  • 1 M. Zinsberger
  • 40 N. Williams
  • 5 Laia Codina
  • 3 L. Wubben-Moy
  • 26 L. Wienroither

Crystal Palace W

Formation: 5-4-1

Starting XI

  • 30 S. Yáñez (G)
  • 14 J. Green (D)
  • 15 H. Nolan (D)
  • 6 A. Everett (D)
  • 2 K. Veje (D)
  • 23 L. Woodham (D)
  • 5 M. Cato (M)
  • 17 L. Potter (M)
  • 10 A. Blanchard (M)
  • 22 M. Gejl (M)
  • 28 K. Stengel (F)

Substitutes

  • 11 A. Weerden
  • 8 M. Sharpe
  • 27 A. Larkin
  • 3 F. Gibbons
  • 19 M. Majasaari
  • 4 C. Arthur

Timeline

  1. Arsenal W
    6' Arsenal W Goal · Normal Goal
    L. Williamson · Assist: K. McCabe
  2. Crystal Palace W
    57' Crystal Palace W subst · Substitution 1
    Off: M. Gejl · On: A. Weerden
  3. Arsenal W
    63' Arsenal W Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Russo
  4. Arsenal W
    67' Arsenal W Goal · Normal Goal
    B. Mead · Assist: A. Russo
  5. Crystal Palace W
    68' Crystal Palace W subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. Green · On: M. Sharpe
  6. Arsenal W
    72' Arsenal W subst · Substitution 2
    Off: B. Mead · On: R. Kafaji
  7. Arsenal W
    72' Arsenal W subst · Substitution 3
    Off: K. Little · On: L. Wälti
  8. Arsenal W
    75' Arsenal W Goal · Penalty
    Mariona Caldentey
  9. Arsenal W
    82' Arsenal W subst · Substitution 4
    Off: E. Fox · On: K. Reid
  10. Crystal Palace W
    84' Crystal Palace W Card · Yellow Card
    Alexia Potter

    Foul

  11. Crystal Palace W
    84' Crystal Palace W subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Alexia Potter · On: A. Larkin
  12. Crystal Palace W
    84' Crystal Palace W subst · Substitution 4
    Off: L. Woodham · On: F. Gibbons
  13. Crystal Palace W
    90'+4 Crystal Palace W Card · Yellow Card
    H. Nolan

    Foul

  14. Arsenal W
    90'+5 Arsenal W Goal · Normal Goal
    Mariona Caldentey

Match Stats

Stat Arsenal W Crystal Palace W
Fouls 4 6
Pass Accuracy 88% 63%
Offsides 2 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 24 3
Corners 6 0
Total Passes 800 252
Yellow Cards 0 2
Blocked Shots 6 0
Shots on Target 11 1
xG — —
Shots off Target 7 2
Possession 76% 24%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 707 158
Shots Inside Box 21 3
Saves 1 4
Shots Outside Box 3 0

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The early goal from L. Williamson in the 6th minute set the tone for Arsenal's offensive onslaught.
  • ▸ The flurry of goals in the second half, particularly the quick back-to-back strikes from A. Russo and B. Mead, sealed Crystal Palace W's fate.
  • ▸ Mariona Caldentey's brace, especially the late goal in injury time, underscored Arsenal's control and efficiency.