2025/26 Season Overview
Palace's 2025/26 campaign marks their 13th straight Premier League season and 120th overall. They've defied expectations, climbing to 5th with consistent results. Key highlights include beating Liverpool twice early on, boosting confidence.
In Europe, they've advanced in the UEFA Conference League play-offs, with Mateta's goal proving decisive. Goalkeeper Dean Henderson's penalty heroics in the Community Shield set a triumphant tone. The squad's balance has been key to their ascent.
League stats show resilience: 7 wins from 16 games, including strong home and away form (5-1-2 away). This positions them ahead of traditional powers like Liverpool (7th) and level with United (6th).
Packed Schedule Challenges
Crystal Palace faces a grueling run, playing twice in 48 hours across Premier League and Conference League. Manager Oliver Glasner must rotate to manage fatigue, testing squad depth amid their top-five push.
Recent form post-December 14 update shows no slip-ups, maintaining 26 points. Balancing domestic and European commitments is crucial, with Europa League spots incentivizing every point.
Experts note this schedule could define their season—success here cements elite status, while stumbles risk dropping from contention. Glasner's tactics will be pivotal.
Standings and European Hopes
Current table: 5th with 26 points, behind Aston Villa (33) and Chelsea (28). Tiebreakers favor Palace over rivals on goal difference. 5th secures Europa League league phase.
Conference League progress adds another qualification route. With 22 games left, momentum positions them for top-six finish, a marked improvement from prior mid-table finishes.
Fans and analysts highlight attacking flair (20 goals) and defense (15 conceded) as strengths. Sustaining this through winter could land silverware or continental football.