Daichi Kamada’s first goal at Selhurst Park was not only a landmark moment for the Japan international – but also preserved his new club’s fine pre-season record.
Indeed, following our 1-1 draw with FC Nantes in SE25 on Sunday, the Eagles have now enjoyed unbeaten pre-season campaigns in three of our last seven seasons.
This year, that comprised a of dramatic 1-1 draw against Charlton, our rollercoaster 6-3 win over Crawley and our impressive 3-1 win over Wolves and, by the same scoreline, victory over West Ham to lift the Stateside Cup, prior to Sunday’s match.
The new Premier League season stands on the horizon – and if you're looking for optimism to draw from the summer, then the Eagles' impressive numbers don’t stop with the above…
Since 2013, the Eagles have won 41 out of 74 pre-season clashes (including one penalty shoot-out victory), drawing 16 times and losing just 17.
That records includes Palace XIs - largely made up of Development prospects, with the option to include first-team players - which account for a large number of those defeats.
Along the way, Palace have scored a mighty 156 goals – averaging over two per game – and conceded 94 in that time, recording a goal difference of +62.
Of particular note were the three aforementioned unbeaten pre-season campaigns: in 2018/19 and 2020/21, under Roy Hodgson, and 2024/25, under the guidance of Glasner.
Our biggest win in that time? A 13-1 win over Austrian outfit Grazer AK (GAK) away from home in July 2014.
Check back over the club’s other pre-season results since returning to the Premier League, and see which ones stand out to you!
