Crystal Palace vs Manchester City Stats: Head-to-head Record

Crystal Palace host Manchester City at Selhurst Park in London on 28 August 2026, with kick-off scheduled for 19:00 UTC in the Premier League Regular Season - 2. Palace enter this fixture in the lower half of the early table after one defeat, while City arrive in the top six following an opening-day win. This Crystal Palace vs Manchester City stats preview sets the scene for a meeting between a side looking to climb away from the bottom places and a team aiming to stay in touch with the early leaders.

The stakes are clear: Crystal Palace, currently 17th with zero points and a goal difference of -2, need a result to avoid an early-season relegation battle narrative. Manchester City, 6th with three points and a positive goal difference of +1, will expect to build momentum and reinforce their status as title contenders. With Selhurst Park as the venue and Premier League points on the line, this fixture carries significant weight for both clubs’ 2026 campaign.

Head-to-head record

The record shows a recent head-to-head series where Manchester City have generally had the upper hand, with Crystal Palace claiming a notable cup victory in between league meetings.

• Previous meetings: 5
• Crystal Palace wins: 1
• Draws: 1
• Manchester City wins: 3

Crystal Palace vs Manchester City Timeline & Historical Context

The Crystal Palace vs Manchester City timeline in the supplied data begins with a high-scoring Premier League clash at Selhurst Park on 7 December 2024. That day, Crystal Palace and Manchester City drew 2-2 in the Premier League Regular Season - 15, with the hosts leading 1-1 at half-time before the points were shared. It set the tone for a matchup where City’s attacking strength and Palace’s resilience both featured prominently.

The next chapter came at the Etihad Stadium on 12 April 2025 in Premier League Regular Season - 32. Manchester City, playing at home, defeated Crystal Palace 5-2 after a 2-2 half-time scoreline. The scoreline underlined City’s ability to accelerate after the break, turning a balanced first half into a clear home win.

The rivalry then shifted into knockout territory on 17 May 2025 at Wembley Stadium in the FA Cup Final. In one of the standout results in this Crystal Palace vs Manchester City timeline, Crystal Palace were the designated home team and secured a 1-0 victory, leading 1-0 at half-time and holding that advantage through full time. This FA Cup Final success stands out as Palace’s major positive result in the recent head-to-head record.

Back in league play, Selhurst Park hosted another Premier League meeting on 14 December 2025 in Regular Season - 16. Crystal Palace, at home, lost 3-0 to Manchester City, who led 1-0 at half-time and controlled the match throughout. Most recently, on 13 May 2026 at the Etihad Stadium in Premier League Regular Season - 31, Manchester City again took all three points with a 3-0 home win over Crystal Palace, going 2-0 up by half-time and seeing out a comfortable victory.

Crystal Palace vs Manchester City Head to Head Overall Breakdown

The overall Crystal Palace vs Manchester City stats from the last five competitive meetings highlight City’s attacking edge and Palace’s more limited scoring return.

Overall Record & Goals:

• Total Goals Scored: Crystal Palace 5 - 13 Manchester City
• Average Goals per Match: Crystal Palace 1.00 vs Manchester City 2.60

Venue Split Performance:

• At Selhurst Park: 2 matches played here — Crystal Palace won 0 (as home side), Manchester City won 1 (as away side), 1 draw
• At Etihad Stadium: 2 matches played here — Manchester City won 2 (as home side), Crystal Palace won 0 (as away side), 0 draws
• At Wembley Stadium: 1 match played here — Crystal Palace won 1 (as home side), Manchester City won 0 (as away side), 0 draws

Crystal Palace vs Manchester City Last Results: Past Direct Meetings

Here are the Crystal Palace vs Manchester City last results in recent competitive fixtures:

• 13 May 2026: Manchester City 3-0 Crystal Palace (Half-time: 2-0) – Premier League
• 14 December 2025: Crystal Palace 0-3 Manchester City (Half-time: 0-1) – Premier League
• 17 May 2025: Crystal Palace 1-0 Manchester City (Half-time: 1-0) – FA Cup
• 12 April 2025: Manchester City 5-2 Crystal Palace (Half-time: 2-2) – Premier League
• 7 December 2024: Crystal Palace 2-2 Manchester City (Half-time: 1-1) – Premier League

Recent Form: Last 5 Matches Breakdown

Last 5 Crystal Palace Matches Results and Stats

Crystal Palace’s early-season profile in the 2026 Premier League shows a team still searching for attacking fluency and defensive stability. Season to date, they have played 1 league match, losing away with a 2-0 scoreline, failing to score and conceding twice. Their overall form is marked as a loss, with no clean sheets and one match where they did not find the net, underlining the need for improvement at both ends before facing Manchester City.

• Recent Results Summary: Win 0, Draw 0, Lose 1 (season to date)

Last 5 Manchester City Matches Results and Stats

Manchester City arrive in stronger early-season shape in the 2026 Premier League. Season to date, they have played 1 match at home, winning 2-1. That result reflects their ability to score, averaging 2.0 goals per game while conceding 1.0. Their form is recorded as a win, with no failures to score so far and no clean sheets yet, suggesting an attacking side that can be opened up but generally outguns opponents.

• Recent Results Summary: Win 1, Draw 0, Lose 0 (season to date)

Historical Statistical Verdict

Across the recent Crystal Palace vs Manchester City head-to-head record, history points clearly towards Manchester City’s superiority, especially in league play. City have won three of the last five meetings, scoring 13 goals to Palace’s 5, and have been particularly dominant at the Etihad Stadium. Crystal Palace’s standout result is the 1-0 FA Cup Final victory at Wembley, which shows they can produce a disciplined performance on a major occasion, but their league results against City in this period have been far less encouraging.

From a statistical standpoint, Manchester City combine a stronger recent head-to-head record with better early-season league form, while Crystal Palace come into this match off a defeat and with attacking questions to answer. Selhurst Park has delivered a mix of outcomes in this fixture, including a draw, but the balance of historical results and current-season metrics leans towards City having the edge going into this Premier League clash.

Crystal Palace vs Manchester City H2H Statistics updated on 23 August 2026.