Ismaïla Sarr's penalty had put the Eagles in control before Dango Ouattara levelled for the Bees against the run of play not long before the break. 

A memorable first Palace goal for Adam Wharton restored the lead and looked to have us on course for the three points. But Ouattara scored again late on for the European hopefuls, as Palace were forced to settle for a draw despite creating the better chances.

### **Summary:**

- 4: Sarr goes down under Kelleher's challenge. Following a VAR review, Sam Barrott points to the spot following a VAR review.
- 6 - GOAL: Palace lead as Sarr confidently scores past Kelleher.
- 14: Muñoz forces a great save from Kelleher. 
- 16: Sarr hits the woodwork after another flowing team move.
- 33: Strand Larsen sees a curling shot come back off the post, as Palace continue to create chances.
- 38: Pino nearly gets on the end of a deep cross but fails to connect.
- 40 - GOAL: Brentford level things up when Canvot's headed clearance ricochets off Ouattara and beyond Henderson.
- 41: Thiago fires one across the face of goal as Brentford seize the momentum.
- **HT: Brentford 1-1 Palace**
- 52 - GOAL: Wharton smashes a low shot underneath Kelleher for his first Palace goal to restore the lead!
- 60: Glasner brings on Mateta and Richards in a bid to seal the win, with the former making his 200th Palace appearance.
- 67: Johnson nearly forces an error from Kelleher as Palace continue to control proceedings. 
- 88 - GOAL: Brentford level when Ouattara heads in from close range for his second goal of the game.
- **FT: Brentford 2-2 Palace**

Match Action: Brentford 2-2 Crystal Palace

Oliver Glasner recalled Daichi Kamada and Adam Wharton to his midfield as two of five changes made from the side that started against Manchester City.

And those tweaks had the desired effect as Palace made a flying start in west London.

Just four minutes had passed when Ismaïla Sarr darted into the penalty area. Out came Caoimhin Kelleher, but the Brentford ‘keeper appeared to catch Sarr as the ball went behind.

Although the referee initially gave a corner, Sam Barrott was then instructed to review the incident on the pitchside monitor.

The rewatch left him in no doubt. Barrott pointed to the spot and Sarr fired a cool kick into the bottom corner to give Palace the lead.

It set the tone for a flying first half hour from the Eagles. Daniel Muñoz forced a smart save from Kelleher at his near post, before Wharton volleyed just over – a warning sign of what was to come.

Naturally, Sarr was a constant threat. The forward nearly doubled the lead in the 16th minute, only to see his effort come back off the woodwork.

By contrast, Brentford rarely troubled Dean Henderson’s goal, having missed a good chance in the opening minute when Dango Ouattara blazed over.

As the Eagles dominated, the away end was in party mood – ‘We’re on our way…’ on repeat once again.

Jørgen Strand Larsen was next to go close, as Palace continued to create chances. A clever pass from Sarr found the Norway international, who shifted the ball onto his left foot.

He looked a certain scorer when curling an effort beyond Kelleher, only for the post to deny the Eagles.

Yéremy Pino was having a good game and was the next in Eagle Gold to come close, failing to connect with a deep cross at the back post.

It felt as if it was only a matter of time before Palace doubled their lead. Yet, against the run of play, it was Brentford who would score next.

Jaydee Canvot managed to meet a cross from the right-wing. Unfortunately, his header cannoned straight off the face of Ouattara and into the net, Henderson with no chance.

It was something of a freak goal, scored against the run of play, leaving the Eagles with work to do to restore the lead.

For the first time the visiting defence looked a touch rattled, with Igor Thiago getting a dangerous ball across the face of our goal only moments later. Thankfully no-one in a red and white shirt was able to connect – and the two sides went in level at the break.

Glasner introduced Brennan Johnson at the break for Pino, as Palace attempted to regain their dominance.

And they did so through a rather unlikely source.

With the Brentford defence failing to deal properly with a low cross, the ball came out to midfielder Wharton.

He produced a low drive from just outside the box that proved too quick for Kelleher to keep out.

Cue bedlam in the away end, with Wharton composing himself before producing the sort of backflip acrobatics that wouldn’t look out of place at this summer’s Commonwealth Games. Undoubtedly, one of the moments of the season.

Brentford looked shellshocked as Jean-Philippe Mateta and Chris Richards were introduced to proceedings, with the French forward making his landmark 200th appearance for Palace.

Fellow substitute Johnson nearly forced the third, pressuring Kelleher, who only recovered in the last second to clear the ball to safety.

The hosts had hopes of European qualification before kick-off, but were having to repel attacks, rather than create their own – only some last-ditch defending from Kristoffer Ajer denying Mateta a chance for the third.

Jefferson Lerma then replaced Chadi Riad for the final 15 minutes, with the Eagles looking a good bet to record our first Premier League away win since the victory at Tottenham in March.

Keane Lewis-Potter did offer a reminder the game wasn’t yet won, when he whipped a powerful shot just wide of the post in the 82nd minute.

Canvot was then forced to make a vital block from Thiago as Brentford continued to press.

And they got their reward two minutes from the end of normal time. A long throw-in was flicked on to the back post by substitute Sepp Van Den Berg and Ouattara converted from close range to level the game.

Ten minutes of injury-time saw Glasner bring Evann Guessand back for his first appearance since the first leg of the Conference League quarter-final.

The Eagles did have a let off in the dying minutes when Thiago blasted over with the goal gaping, after Mikkel Damsgaard was given too much room down the left-wing.

But when Van Den Berg headed over in the 10th minute of injury-time, the referee called time on an enthralling game – Palace taking a point back to South London.

The Eagles return to action one week from today, when hosting Arsenal in our final Premier League game of 2025/26.

**Brentford:** Kelleher, Kayode, Ajer (Van den Berg, 82), Collins, Lewis-Potter, Ouattara, Yarmoliuk (Dasilva, 89), Janelt (Henderson, 63), Jensen (Schade, 63), Damsgaard, Igor Thiago

**Subs:** Valdimarsson, Hickey Pinnock, Henderson, Nelson, Furo

**Palace:** Henderson (GK), Riad (Lerma, 74), Lacroix (Richards, 60), Canvot, Muñoz, Wharton, Kamada, Mitchell, Pino (Johnson, 45), Sarr, Strand Larsen (Mateta, 60)

**Subs:** Benítez (GK), Clyne, Hughes, Devenny, Guessand.

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#### **JUNE - Potter joins Palace**

The 2024/25 season had had its high points, but it was ultimately disappointing for the Eagles.

Our maiden campaign in the topflight of English Women's football had ended in relegation to the second-tier, and morale was low amongst the squad.

Former Lioness and Rangers boss Jo Potter was appointed on the 24th June, with assistant coach Remi Allen joining the team a few weeks later.

Former Palace captain Annabel Johnson was also added to the first-team coaching staff with the objective clear - win promotion back to the WSL.

With the revamped format of the WSL and the newly-named Women's Super League 2 now allowing up to three teams to earn promotion - that objective was made easier.

The top two teams would earn automatic promotion, whilst the third-place WSL2 team would contest a playoff game against the bottom team in the WSL.

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#### **JULY & AUGUST - More New Faces**

There were new some faces on the pitch, as well as in the dugout.

Defender Jamie-Lee Napier was the first to join on a permanent deal, and she was followed by midfielder Justine Vanhaevermaet, forward Kirsty Howat, and veteran midfielder Ruesha Littlejohn.

Teenage talents Lola Brown and Emma Watson also joined on loan, as Potter looked to bolster her squad ahead of the WSL2 campaign.

Palace now had a new-look team, with a new Manager at the helm.

#### **SEPTEMBER - Molly makes history**

Palace had a gruelling September to start the season - five games, and a curtain raiser away to Charlton Athletic.

We began the campaign with a 1-0 defeat to Charlton, before a 4-4 thriller at home to Southampton.

Potter bagged her first win as Palace boss in the subsequent game away at newly-promoted Nottingham Forest with summer signings Kirsty Howat and Justine Vanhaevermaet both scoring at the City Ground.

Women's match highlights: Forest 1-2 Palace

A home defeat to London City Lionesses in the Subway Women's League Cup followed, where Palace were desperately unlucky not to pick up a result.

History was then made in the North East, as Molly-Mae Sharpe became the first-ever player in Palace Women's professional era to reach 100 appearances.

She commemorated it in typical style, assisting Elise Hughes in the sixth minute of added-time to rescue a point for Palace.

On her 100th appearance, she said: "It's hard to put into words. It's been an honour to wear this shirt.

"I'm proud of where we have come and I am even more excited for what's next."

#### **OCTOBER & NOVEMBER - Ups and Downs**

Potter's side opened October with two frustrating draws at home to Newcastle and Sunderland, before narrowly beating Ipswich Town in the League Cup on the 19th October.

Whilst Potter's side were scoring regularly, a persistent theme remained - they struggled to keep the ball out of the Palace net.

No game better summed up Palace's start than the clash against Newcastle, where the Eagles led 2-0 until the 87th minute, and ended up drawing the game 2-2.

Potter said after the game: “It's extremely frustrating, we're seriously disappointed because it's a similar tale to last week."

They began November with a disappointing 2-1 defeat to Portsmouth, a result that saw Palace closer to relegation than promotion.

After a subsequent defeat at home to Sheffield United - Palace needed a spark, and fast.

Next up was an away trip to Ipswich Town, and it was here that it all changed for Potter's side.

Ipswich were 1-0 up at the break, courtesy of Sophie Peskett - and the Eagles were looking at a third-straight defeat.

An honest discussion at half-time had the Eagles come out with something to prove, and Palace had their leveller on 60 minutes - courtesy of a fantastic Ashleigh Weerden strike.

Abbie Larkin won it with another stunner on 83 minutes, firing Palace to their first league win since September.

Speaking after the game, Weerden said: "We really needed this. We know it's very tight and one game can change a lot."

The truth of that statement was about to become very clear.

Palace closed out November with a trip to WSL-side Leicester City in the Subway Women's League Cup.

Not only did Palace need a win, they also needed to better Leicester's goal difference to get through to the quarter-finals.

What followed was the best performance of the season so far, as the Eagles put three past the Foxes to book a place in the quarter-final against Arsenal.

With consecutive victories now under their belt, Potter’s side had rediscovered something crucial: the unmistakable feeling of winning.

Women's match highlights: Leicester City 0-3 Palace

#### **DECEMBER - Four in a row**

Palace opened December with their most difficult league fixture yet - a home clash against high-flying Birmingham City.

The game could have proved a step too far for Potter's side, but it instead proved to be a pivotal part of Palace's season.

Goals from Molly-Mae Sharpe, Annabel Blanchard, and Shanade Hopcroft saw Palace smash the Blues 3-0.

The Eagles had their first home win in the league, and had take three points off a major promotion rival.

An away FA Cup win at Lewes followed, before another stunning away victory in the league - this time at Ashton Gate.

In one of the games of the season, Elise Hughes, Howat and Larkin all scored under the lights to seal a swashbuckling 3-2 win over the Robins.

Whilst the win streak came to an end against reigning Champions League winners Arsenal in the League Cup - it seemed like Palace had turned their form around.

Jo Potter was awarded the WSL2 Manager of the Month award, and the Eagles were back in the promotion conversation.

#### **JANUARY - Ladd lights up the league**

The January transfer window saw Shanade Hopcroft, Emma Watson, and Isabella Sibley depart the club, whilst three new faces came through the door in South London.

Kelly Brady joined after a prolific spell in Ireland, Lucy Newell joined on loan from Manchester United, and Hayley Ladd signed from Everton.

Ladd was given her first appearance the day after signing, and it proved to be the debut of dreams for the Wales international.

With 86 minutes on the clock and 0-0 on the scoreboard - Palace were being held by a disciplined Sheffield United at Bramall Lane.

Howat was fouled on the edge of the box, and up stepped Ladd to take the free-kick.

She curled the ball into the top right corner and beyond the diving Sian Rogers - winning it for Palace in Yorkshire.

It was a goal worthy of promotion, and it duly won the LOADED Goal of the Month for January.

Palace then bowed out of the FA Cup after an all too familiar trip to Kingsmeadow to face Chelsea. 

They bounced back with a 4-0 demolition of Durham at the VBS, a result that saw the Eagles win a fifth consecutive league game, and climb to fourth in the table.

Hayley Ladd wins Goal of the month for January

#### **FEBRUARY - A bump in the road**

The Eagles were stopped in the tracks by Southampton on the 1st February, as an Ellie Brazil hattrick consigned them to a 3-1 away defeat at St Mary's.

Whilst there was frustration that the win streak had ended, it would eventually prove to be Palace's final defeat of the season.

Up next in the league were the two teams Palace had faced in December - Bristol City and Birmingham.

The results mirrored December's events as well, as Potter's side beat Bristol 2-1 at home, before travelling away to St Andrews and winning 3-1 there.

Weerden was awarded the TEN and the WSL2 Player of the Month awards, after making a goal contribution in every game.

Palace had now taken 12 points off of two teams vying for promotion, and suddenly a return to the topflight looked more likely...

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#### **MARCH - The Selhurst Showdown**

March was always going to be pivotal for Palace. 

They started the month by hosting Forest, followed by an away trip to Newcastle, and ended the month with a titanic clash against Charlton at Selhurst Park.

Aimee Everett proved to be the hero against Forest, as her header proved to be the difference in a 1-0 home win on Mother's Day.

The captain would later be awarded the WSL Player of the Month for March, as Palace had back-to-back award wins.

A trip to promotion-chasing Newcastle proved tricky for Palace, and Potter's side returned home slightly disappointed after having drawn 0-0, despite creating a number of chances on Tyneside.

This was all before the Selhurst Showdown on the 29th March - where nearly 4000 people turned out to watch third-place Palace take on first-place Charlton Athletic at Selhurst Park.

It's safe to say that the Palace faithful were treated to a classic in SE25.

Charlton were the first to break the deadlock on 39 minutes, but a super finish from Ladd had the teams level at the break.

Palace moved up the gears in the second-half, and Howat put Palace ahead on 56 minutes, before Larkin added a third on 76 minutes.

An Emma Bissell penalty on 80 minutes proved not to be enough for the Addicks, and Palace Women had their first win at Selhurst since March 2024.

Not only did Palace get one over on their rivals at Selhurst - they also kept themselves firmly in the promotion race.

Charlton, who had spent the majority of the campaign at the summit of the table, had now lost three of their four league games in March - whilst Palace had only dropped points in two games since November.

What had seemed improbable earlier in the season, now seemed more likely than ever with just three league games to go.

Women's Highlights | Palace 3-2 Charlton

#### **APRIL - Taking care of business**

Palace's task in April was very simple - win the games against Ipswich and Sunderland and hope first-place Charlton and second-place Birmingham drop points.

A new-look Ipswich battling for survival posed a significant challenge to Palace, but a first-half strike from Howat was enough to seal a vital 1-0 win at home.

She was assisted by Weerden, who had equalled Kosovare Asllani's WSL2 record of nine assists, set in the 2024/25 season.

Focus then turned to the Stadium of Light and Sunderland, with the Eagles needing a win to guarantee a third-place promotion playoff spot and keep the automatic promotion dream alive.

A scintillating first-half display saw Palace 2-0 up, courtesy of finishes from Blanchard and Weerden - and Palace held on to win 2-1 in the North East.

With Birmingham suffering a shock 3-0 home defeat to Ipswich, Palace eyes then turned to Charlton's later kick-off against Southampton.

Much to the delight of the Palace players, staff, and fans alike - the Saints equalised in the 94th minute to force a 2-2 draw, meaning a win on the final would **guarantee** promotion to the WSL.

#### **Saturday, 2nd May**

There was a nervous, yet excited feeling in the South London air on Saturday, 2nd May.

Everyone knew that a win against an already relegated Portsmouth would see Palace bounce back to the WSL at the first time of asking.

Charlton Athletic were in first, one point ahead of Palace on 42 points, whilst second-place Birmingham City were level on points with Palace with a significantly better goal difference.

Charlton played Birmingham at home, meaning that one of the two sides would drop points - allowing Palace to claim an automatic spot provided they win at the VBS.

In a sense - the final game perfectly represented Palace's season as a whole.

It was an uncharacteristically nervy first-half, and Portsmouth took the lead through Meg Hornby.

Sharpe equalised eight minutes later, and Palace went into the break level - not enough to guarantee automatic promotion.

After a half-time team talk and the introduction of Lola Brown, the Eagles took the field for what they hoped would be the final 45 minutes of their season.

Weerden crushed the initial second-half nerves within two minutes, finishing superbly from Brown's slide-rule pass.

She then made it 3-1 on 55 minutes, again assisted by Brown. 

Weerden then turned provider just two minutes later, and laid on a record-breaking tenth assist for Howat to thump home for 4-1.

Blanchard put the Eagles 5-1 up on 64 minutes before Brown got her third assist from the bench - whipping in a sensational cross for Elise Hughes to nod home for 6-1.

Much like the season, Palace had started tentatively and had gone behind early.

But after a rousing half-time team talk, Potter's side came to life and showed the form they had exhibited for six straight months.

Birmingham's win over Charlton meant that the Eagles would finish in second-place, and Charlton would drop down into the promotion playoff spot.

With the result wrapped up in emphatic style, the VBS exploded into celebration at full-time as Palace booked their place in next season's WSL.

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## From Academy to Premier League

> Having joined the Palace Academy from Brentford in 2016, Tyrick Mitchell rose to prominence rapidly at Palace and set the record for the youngest-ever player to make 200 Premier League appearances for the club.

Mitchell was a regular in both of Palace's Under-18 and Under-23 Professional Development League South winning teams in 2017/18 as he spent a second campaign featuring at both levels.

A recruit from Brentford at the end of the 2015/16 season, Mitchell, an attacking left-back with bundles of pace, impressed sufficiently for the Academy side to be handed a chance with the Development team in 2016. He used that experience to his advantage in 17/18 as he helped his two teams to silverware.

In 2018/19, Mitchell was a regular fixture in Richard Shaw's U23s team and joined the first-team on their pre-season tour in the summer of 2019.

After returning from an injury sustained while on tour, Mitchell made several first-team squads and earned his Premier League debut against Leicester City in July 2020. He went on to secure his first Premier League start by playing the full 90 minutes against Wolverhampton Wanderers.

In April 2021, he signed a contract extension through til the end of 2024/25. Mitchell then followed this up with his first goal and assist for the Eagles, as helped the side to a 3-2 victory over Aston Villa in May 2021.

His performances throughout 21/22 saw him earn a senior England call-up for the first time in March 2022, making his debut in a 2-1 win over Switzerland.

Mitchell was nearly ever-present in 2022/23, featuring for Palace in 38 out of a possible 41 games in all competitions. He made his 100th appearance in red and blue against Tottenham Hotspur towards the end of the campaign and was also awarded the PFA Community Champion Award for his support for the Palace for Life Foundation.

He was again so close to being ever-present in 2023/24, this time only missing a single game through injury. Nevertheless, he continued to make the left-back position his own, and even stepping further forward as a left wing-back under new manager Oliver Glasner. Mitchell concldued the campaign with his best attacking returns, with two goals and three assists.

In 2024/25, Mitchell was one of the first names on the teamsheet - featuring in 37 out of a possible 38 league games. He kept 11 clean sheets in the league, assisting five times. 

He also kept four clean sheets in the games he featured in as Palace lifted the FA Cup.

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Palace had to settle for a 2-2 draw in a highly-entertaining clash, despite taking the lead twice and creating the majority of the chances.

Ismaïla Sarr was given the chance to convert a spot-kick following a VAR review in sixth minute, giving the Eagles the lead with a cool finish. 

But Brentford levelled through Dango Ouattara not long before half-time. A first-ever Palace goal for Adam Wharton had the away end in raptures in the 52nd minute and, for a long time, appeared to have his team on course for three points.

However, Glasner's side were denied when Ouattara bundled in his second from close-range after a long throw-in. Despite the result, the Manager was proud of the first 60 minutes in particular. 

"We all felt that more was possible," said Glasner in his post-match press conference. "We're disappointed with the late equaliser, but at the end we just gave Brentford too many set-plays and they are so good in set-plays.

"It felt strange to go into half-time with a 1-1 draw when we felt it should have been 3-0 [up] or something like this.

"But today’s performance for 60 minutes was really top. I have real appreciation for my players, because we played at Manchester City only four days ago.

"We're really in a very intense period of the season but they're always delivering, they're always showing great attitude.

This game today will help us to be in top shape

"The way we created chances was really nice to watch. Then after 65 minutes we dropped a little bit.

"Was it fatigue? Maybe. But we also had to make two substitutions in the back three.

"Then we lost the structure a little bit, we couldn't keep the balls up front and then we conceded the equaliser. 

"But this game today will help us to be in top shape for the last two games – and especially the performance in the first 65 minutes will help us to increase our confidence."

Glasner was full of praise for Wharton, after scoring his first Palace goal, but was also complimentary about his midfield partner and a standout performance from Tyrick Mitchell.

"It was only a question of time [until Wharton scored]," he said. "He was getting closer and closer. 

“All good things come in three! It was time for him to score. Hopefully one or two will follow, not only next season, but this season.

"They [Wharton and Kamada] played such a great season together. They understand each other. They are not the most physical but they are both so smart at reading the game.

"They are quick to find solutions.

“They are also a threat in their attack. Defensively working so hard, getting the game into the final third. They are both in fantastic shape.

"But I would like to mention Tyrick Mitchell today. His defending in the wide areas was outstanding.

"It was not easy but he defended everything I felt. He was in at the far post and there were a few clearances when they crossed to the back post.

"So again, there were many positive aspects today."

One slight negative was an injury concern over Chris Richards, which Glasner updated on in his post-match press conference.

"Chris I think twisted his ankle," added the Palace boss. "I think Thiago landed on his ankle and then it twisted, it's quite swollen so we have to assess it further.

"But hopefully he can return in the midweek."

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