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

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. Both sides enter this early-season fixture from contrasting positions in the table: Crystal Palace sit 17th after a 2-0 defeat in their opening match, while Manchester City are 6th with three points following a 2-1 home win. With league points and early momentum on the line, this clash adds another chapter to the Crystal Palace vs Manchester City stats story in England’s top flight.

The stakes are clear in this Premier League encounter. Palace need a response after failing to score and conceding twice in their first outing of the 2026 season, whereas City will look to build on a solid start, having already scored twice and conceded once. Selhurst Park provides the stage for a meeting where form, league position, and the broader Crystal Palace vs Manchester City stats profile all suggest a demanding test for the hosts against a side accustomed to competing near the top of the table.

Head-to-head record

The record shows a competitive but City-leaning series across recent Premier League and FA Cup meetings.

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

Crystal Palace vs Manchester City Timeline & Historical Context

Looking at the Crystal Palace vs Manchester City timeline, the most recent encounter came on 13 May 2026 in the Premier League at Etihad Stadium. Manchester City, playing at home, beat Crystal Palace 3-0, leading 2-0 at half-time in a match from the 2025 Premier League season (Regular Season - 31). That result underlined City’s attacking edge when hosting this fixture.

On 14 December 2025, the sides met at Selhurst Park in the Premier League (Regular Season - 16). Crystal Palace were the home team but fell 3-0 to Manchester City, who were 1-0 ahead at the break. Earlier that year, on 17 May 2025, Crystal Palace and Manchester City contested the FA Cup Final at Wembley Stadium. Palace, designated as the home side, secured a 1-0 victory, leading 1-0 at half-time and holding that advantage to full-time. That Wembley success stands out as Palace’s key high point in the recent Crystal Palace vs Manchester City timeline.

Before that, on 12 April 2025, Manchester City hosted Crystal Palace at Etihad Stadium in the Premier League (Regular Season - 32). City won 5-2 after a dramatic first half that ended 2-2, with the home side pulling away after the interval. The earliest match in this sequence was on 7 December 2024 at Selhurst Park in the Premier League (Regular Season - 15), where Crystal Palace, as hosts, drew 2-2 with Manchester City, having been level 1-1 at half-time. Across these fixtures, history points to City generally having the upper hand, but with Palace capable of notable results, particularly highlighted by that FA Cup Final victory.

Crystal Palace vs Manchester City Head to Head Overall Breakdown

The overall numbers from these meetings underline Manchester City’s advantage while still reflecting competitive scorelines.

Overall Record & Goals:

• Total Goals Scored: Crystal Palace 5 - 14 Manchester City
• Average Goals per Match: Crystal Palace 1.00 vs Manchester City 2.80

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: 3 matches played here — Manchester City won 3 (as home side), Crystal Palace 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, Regular Season - 31
• 14 December 2025: Crystal Palace 0-3 Manchester City (Half-time: 0-1) – Premier League, Regular Season - 16
• 17 May 2025: Crystal Palace 1-0 Manchester City (Half-time: 1-0) – FA Cup, Final
• 12 April 2025: Manchester City 5-2 Crystal Palace (Half-time: 2-2) – Premier League, Regular Season - 32
• 7 December 2024: Crystal Palace 2-2 Manchester City (Half-time: 1-1) – Premier League, Regular Season - 15

Recent Form: Last 5 Matches Breakdown

Last 5 Crystal Palace Matches Results and Stats

For the 2026 Premier League season to date, Crystal Palace have played one league match, which ended in defeat. They have yet to play at Selhurst Park this season, with their only outing coming away from home, where they lost 2-0 and failed to score. Offensively, Palace average 0.0 goals per game so far and have already conceded 2.0 goals per match, with no clean sheets and one instance of failing to score. The early-season numbers suggest a side still searching for attacking rhythm and defensive stability ahead of facing Manchester City.

• Recent Results Summary: Win 0, Draw 0, Lose 1

Last 5 Manchester City Matches Results and Stats

Manchester City’s 2026 Premier League campaign has started positively. They have played one match, at home, and won 2-1. That gives City an early average of 2.0 goals scored per game and 1.0 goal conceded per game, with no clean sheet but also no failure to score. Their form line reads as a win, reflecting early momentum and attacking efficiency. Although they have not yet played away from home this season, their scoring output and recent historical dominance at Etihad Stadium against Crystal Palace underline a team in control of its offensive patterns heading into this trip to Selhurst Park.

• Recent Results Summary: Win 1, Draw 0, Lose 0

Historical Statistical Verdict

Overall, the historical Crystal Palace vs Manchester City stats and recent form both tilt in Manchester City’s favour. Across five recent competitive meetings, City lead the head-to-head with three wins, one draw and one defeat, outscoring Palace 14-5 at an average of 2.80 goals per game. The venue split shows City unbeaten at Selhurst Park in this sample, with one win and one draw, and perfect at Etihad Stadium. Palace’s standout result in this period is the 1-0 FA Cup Final win at Wembley, proving they can rise to the occasion, but their current season numbers — no goals scored and two conceded in one match — contrast with City’s early attacking output. History points to City carrying the stronger statistical profile into this fixture, while Palace will rely on home support and that cup final precedent to challenge the trend.

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