Premier League
7:00 p.mApril 20, 2026
Regular season – 33
Selhurst Park
Referee: Darren England, England
Crystal Palace
West Ham
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0.68
Expected Goals (xG)
0.61
Passing by
358 (81%)
Accurate passes
266 (74%)
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1
G
Dean Henderson (C)
6.9
23
d
Jaydee Canvot
8.0
5
d
Maxence Lacroix
8.0
26
d
Chris Richards
7.3
3
m
Tyrick Mitchell
7.2
8
m
Jefferson Lerma
7.3
19
m
Will Hughes
6.7
m
Daniel Muñoz
90+2′ Unsportsmanlike conduct
10
F
Jeremy Pino
6.7
F
Brennan Johnson
21′ Stumbled
22
F
Jørgen Strand Larsen
6.3
1
G
Mads Hermansen
6.9
d
The Hadji Malick Diouf
90+2′ rough
4
d
Axel Disasi
7.2
15
d
Konstantinos Mavropanos
6.9
2
d
Kyle Walker-Peters
6.9
7
m
Crysencio Summerville
7.2
18
m
Matthew Fernandes
7.9
28
m
Tomas Soucek
7.2
20
m
Jarrod Bowen (C)
6.7
19
F
Pau Felipe
6.5
11
F
Valentin Castellanos
6.3
Substitutes
F
Callum Wilson
75′ Replaced by Pablom
Mohamadou Kante
84′ Replaced by T. Castellanos
23
G
Alfonso Areola
25
d
Jean-Clair Todibo
29
d
Aaron Wan-Bissaka
30
d
Oliver Scarles
27
m
Soungoutou high
32
m
Freddie Potts
17
F
Adama Traore
trainer
Nuno Espirito Santo
Premier League Ranking – Premier League
Qualification/Relegation
- Promotion – Champions League (League phase)
- Promotion – Europa League (League phase)
- Relegation – Championship
Crystal Palace and West Ham played out a goalless stalemate at Selhurst Park, with both teams unable to break through despite decent chances throughout the game.
Crystal Palace came into the match in 13th place with 43 points from 32 games. West Ham were 17th with 33 points from 33 games. Palace showed recent DWDWL form while the Hammers entered DWLDW. Both teams needed points for different reasons as the season wound down.
The game started with Palace controlling possession early on. Neither side created any clear chances in the early stages. B. Johnson received a yellow card in the 21st minute for Crystal Palace as the tension began to rise.
Palace dominated the first half with 54 percent possession. Jefferson Lerma tested the West Ham goalkeeper with a shot on goal. The home team created chances but lacked the final touch to convert them. West Ham stayed compact and defended effectively.
The Hammers posed a threat on the counter-attack. They recorded four shots on target compared to Palace’s in the first period. Neither goalkeeper faced a serious test despite the activity in midfield.
Halftime arrived with the score tied at 0-0. Both teams had chances but neither could find the way. Palace had to be more clinical in front of goal. West Ham’s defensive form had held firm despite sustained pressure.
Similar patterns emerged in the second half. Palace continued to push forward with more possession. Jaydee Canvot and Maxence Lacroix organized the defense well for the home team. Mateus Fernandes has worked hard in West Ham’s midfield to disrupt Palace’s rhythm.
As the match progressed, both teams became increasingly frustrated. Clear chances remained elusive for either team. Palace fired nine shots in total but managed just one on target. West Ham fired nine shots and scored four.
The closing stages brought more intensity but no breakthrough. M. Diouf and D. Munoz received yellow cards in the 90+2 minute. The final whistle confirmed the 0-0 draw that neither team could avoid.
Palace finished with 0.68 expected goals while West Ham recorded 0.61 xG. The home team completed 440 passes with 81 percent accuracy. West Ham completed 359 passes with 74 per cent accuracy. Palace won four corners while West Ham claimed five.
The draw left Crystal Palace in 13th place with 44 points from 33 games. West Ham finished 17th with 34 points from 34 games. Both sides have extended their unbeaten runs but have failed to climb the table. The stalemate reflected two teams struggling for consistency at different ends of the league.
