Match report
Tottenham 2-0 Crystal Palace: match report
Tottenham secured a 2-0 victory over Crystal Palace in the Premier League on Saturday, with goals from Archie Gray and Jan Paul van Hecke.
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Tottenham defeated Crystal Palace 2-0 in the Premier League on Saturday at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Archie Gray opened the scoring in the 25th minute, assisted by Mohammed Kudus. Jan Paul van Hecke sealed the win with a goal in the 73rd minute.
Crystal Palace faced an uphill battle after Jean-Philippe Mateta received a red card in the 13th minute. Tottenham capitalised on their numerical advantage, dominating possession and creating numerous chances throughout the match.
Key statistics highlighted Tottenham's control: they had 79% possession and 9 shots on target compared to Crystal Palace's 1. Tottenham also earned 19 corners while Palace had none. The expected goals (xG) were 3.3 for Tottenham and just 0.1 for Palace.
Following this result, Tottenham sit in 8th place with 12 points from 9 matches. Crystal Palace are in 18th place with 7 points, struggling in the relegation zone.
By Footyaro Editorial Team · AI-assisted from match data, checked against our live data · Editorial policy
Before the game: Tottenham vs Crystal Palace preview: form, head-to-head & prediction
Tottenham will face Crystal Palace on Saturday at 17:30 GMT at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London.
Tottenham's recent form shows 2 wins, 1 draw, and 2 losses in their last five matches. They won against Chelsea 2-0 and Coventry 3-1, but lost to Aston Villa 3-2 and Liverpool 3-1. They currently sit 14th in the Premier League with 9 points from 8 games.
Crystal Palace have struggled recently, winning only 1 of their last 5 matches. They secured a 1-0 victory over Fulham but lost to Newcastle United 2-0, Brighton 5-0, and Lyon 3-2. They are 17th in the league, with 7 points from 8 matches.
In their last 10 meetings, Tottenham have won 6 times, while Crystal Palace have won 4. Their most recent encounter was on 5 March 2026, where Crystal Palace won 3-1 at Tottenham.
Tottenham are the bookmakers' favourites for this match, suggesting they may have the upper hand.
Match Events
All events- 88'Mathys Tel(Out: Luca Jamie Williams-Barnett)
- 88'Daichi Kamada(Out: Will Hughes)
- 88'Adam Wharton(Out: Jefferson Lerma)
- 77'Andrew Robertson(Out: Destiny Udogie)
- 77'Omar Marmoush(Out: Dejan Kulusevski)
- 77'Dwight McNeil(Out: Dario Osorio)
- 73'Jan Paul van Hecke(2 - 0)
- 66'Dominic Solanke(Out: Conor Gallagher)
Match Statistics
All stats- 79%Possession21%
- 3.30Expected Goals (xG)0.10
- 9Shots on Target1
- 19Corners0
- 8Fouls10
Prediction
Live win probability
Tottenham 94%Draw 6%Crystal Palace 1%
Tottenham is most likely to win the game against Crystal Palace.
Match info
- Kick-off
- CompetitionPremier League · Regular Season 9
- VenueTottenham Hotspur Stadium, London · 60463
- RefereeOliver, Michael
- ForecastCloudy, 12.08°C
Last five games
TottenhamWWWDL
Crystal PalaceLWLDL
Standings
Full table| # | Team | P | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 |  Everton | 9 | 0 | 13 |
| 8 |  Bournemouth | 9 | +1 | 12 |
| 9 | Tottenham | 9 | 0 | 12 |
| 10 |  Aston Villa | 9 | -3 | 12 |
| 11 |  Hull City | 9 | +1 | 11 |
| 12 |  Leeds | 9 | +1 | 11 |
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Tottenham vs Crystal Palace: result, stats & highlights
Tottenham and Crystal Palace finished 2-0 in the Premier League (Regular Season 9) at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Played: (your local time).
Tottenham are 9th in the table on 12 points; Crystal Palace are 18th on 7.
Recent form: Tottenham WWWDL, Crystal Palace LWLDL.
Head-to-head (last 10): Tottenham 7 wins, 0 draws, Crystal Palace 3 wins.
See the goals and key events, lineups, team statistics below.