Match preview: Crystal Palace FC – Chelsea
Match overview
Crystal Palace FC host Chelsea in Barclays WSL 2026/27. The fixture is part of matchday 7. The match is scheduled for Saturday, October 24, 2026 – Sunday, October 25, 2026. It is due to be played at Gander Green Lane in Sutton, England, a venue with a capacity of 7,032.
Competition position
Crystal Palace FC sit 11th with 6 points after 6 matches. Their record is 1 win(s), 3 draw(s) and 2 loss(es), with 5 goals scored, 12 conceded and a goal difference of -7.
Chelsea sit 2nd with 16 points after 6 matches. Their record is 5 win(s), 1 draw(s) and 0 loss(es), with 18 goals scored, 3 conceded and a goal difference of +15. That position currently falls in the “UEFA Women’s Champions League” zone.
Recent form
Across their 5 most recent matches played before this fixture, Crystal Palace FC have 0 win(s), 3 draw(s) and 2 loss(es). They scored 4 goals, conceded 12 and recorded 1 clean sheet(s).
In their latest known match before this fixture, Crystal Palace FC lost 0-1 to West Ham United in Barclays WSL.
Across their 5 most recent matches played before this fixture, Chelsea have 4 win(s), 1 draw(s) and 0 loss(es). They scored 11 goals, conceded 2 and recorded 4 clean sheet(s).
In their latest known match before this fixture, Chelsea beat Tottenham Hotspur 6-2 in Barclays WSL.
Players to watch
Lexi Lloyd-Smith is Crystal Palace FC's leading scorer in the individual ranking available before the match, with 2 goal(s). In goal, Pauline Peyraud-Magnin has 26 save(s), 2 clean sheet(s), -1.65 goal(s) prevented in the competition data available before kick-off.
Lauren James is Chelsea's leading scorer in the individual ranking available before the match, with 4 goal(s). Keira Walsh lead Chelsea for assists in the available data with 3 assist(s). In goal, Hannah Hampton has 14 save(s), 4 clean sheet(s), 0.31 goal(s) prevented in the competition data available before kick-off.
Coaches and practical information
Crystal Palace FC are coached by Jo Potter, while Chelsea are coached by Sonia Bompastor. The listed broadcast information for the match is: YouTube.
Crystal Palace FC · Chelsea · Barclays WSL · 2026/27
