Crystal Palace vs Manchester City: Head-to-Head Stats and Insights

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. The fixture brings together a home side sitting 17th after one match, and a Manchester City team currently 6th, as both look to shape the early narrative of their 2026 league campaign. For anyone studying Crystal Palace vs Manchester City stats, this meeting offers an early benchmark of where both clubs stand after the opening round.

Crystal Palace enter this match having lost their only league game so far, with no goals scored and two conceded, while Manchester City opened with a win, scoring twice and conceding once. With the visitors already on three points and the hosts yet to register, the stakes are clear: Palace need a result to avoid being dragged into the lower reaches of the table from the outset, while City will see this as an opportunity to build momentum in their pursuit of the upper positions.

Head-to-head record

The record shows a competitive but City-leaning head-to-head over the most recent documented 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 from the available data, the most recent clash came on 13 May 2026 in the Premier League Regular Season - 31 at Etihad Stadium. Manchester City, playing at home, defeated Crystal Palace 3-0 after leading 2-0 at half-time. It was a clear statement of superiority on the day and underlined City’s strength on their own ground.

On 14 December 2025, the sides met at Selhurst Park in the Premier League Regular Season - 16. Manchester City again came out on top, winning 3-0 away after a 1-0 half-time lead. That result is particularly relevant ahead of this upcoming match, as it shows City have recent experience of controlling a league fixture at this same venue.

A notable counterpoint in the rivalry timeline arrived on 17 May 2025 in the FA Cup Final at Wembley Stadium. On that occasion, Crystal Palace were designated as the home team and secured a 1-0 victory over Manchester City, having led 1-0 at half-time. That final stands out as Palace’s most significant success in these recent head-to-head encounters and shows they are capable of producing a disciplined, winning performance on a major occasion against this opponent.

Earlier in the 2024–2025 cycle, on 12 April 2025 in the Premier League Regular Season - 32 at Etihad Stadium, Manchester City beat Crystal Palace 5-2. The hosts led 2-2 at half-time before pulling away in the second half, underlining City’s attacking power but also Palace’s ability to score away from home. Before that, on 7 December 2024 at Selhurst Park in the Premier League Regular Season - 15, Crystal Palace and Manchester City drew 2-2, with the match level 1-1 at half-time. That draw demonstrates that Palace have previously matched City over 90 minutes at this ground in league play.

Crystal Palace vs Manchester City Head to Head Overall Breakdown

The overall Crystal Palace vs Manchester City stats from these five fixtures highlight City’s edge but also show that Palace have had their moments.

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: 2 matches played here — Manchester City won 2 (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
• 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 form in the Premier League 2026 season to date is based on a single outing, which ended in defeat. They have yet to score, with two goals conceded, and their overall form indicator is listed as a loss. Offensively, the side is still searching for its first goal of the campaign, while defensively they are averaging two goals conceded per match across all venues, with no clean sheets and one failure to score.

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

Last 5 Manchester City Matches Results and Stats

Manchester City’s Premier League 2026 form is also drawn from one match, which they won. They have scored two goals and conceded one, producing a positive goal difference and an overall form indicator of a win. At home they have been effective in attack with an average of two goals scored and one conceded per match, and they have yet to fail to score in the new league campaign.

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

Historical Statistical Verdict

Across the documented Crystal Palace vs Manchester City stats, Manchester City hold the upper hand with three wins from five recent meetings, scoring 14 goals to Palace’s 5 and averaging 2.80 goals per game. City have been especially strong at Etihad Stadium, winning both matches there, while at Selhurst Park the record is more balanced, with one draw and one City victory. Palace’s FA Cup Final win at Wembley on 17 May 2025 is a reminder that they can upset City in a one-off match, but the broader pattern points to City’s greater attacking output and consistency. Coupled with City’s winning start to the 2026 Premier League season against Palace’s early defeat, the statistical trends lean towards the visitors holding the edge, even if Selhurst Park has previously produced more competitive league encounters between these sides.

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