Newcastle United beat Crystal Palace 2-0 at Selhurst Park.
The Premier League clash between Crystal Palace and Newcastle United took place on 25 October 2026 at Selhurst Park in London. Both sides entered the match looking to add points, but the visitors from the north turned the game in their favour in the opening stages of the second half.
How it unfolded
The first half was largely tight, with neither side creating clear-cut chances. Discipline was the first talking point when Newcastle midfielder Nico González received a yellow card in the 36th minute for a bad foul. Just before the break, at the first minute of added time, defender Fabian Schär was also booked for a bad foul, leaving both Newcastle players with cautions heading into the interval.
The deadlock was broken shortly after the restart. In the 47th minute William Osula struck for Newcastle United, converting a Jacob Murphy cross with a left-footed finish from very close range to the bottom right corner. The goal gave the visitors a deserved lead and shifted the momentum in their favour.
Newcastle doubled their advantage eleven minutes later. Harvey Barnes received the ball in the centre of the box and fired a right-footed shot into the centre of the net in the 58th minute, after an assist from Amar Dedic. The 2-0 scoreline reflected Newcastle’s growing confidence and left Crystal Palace chasing the game.
The second half also saw a flurry of cautions. Crystal Palace midfielder Yéremy Pino was booked in the 75th minute. Newcastle’s Lewis Hall picked up a yellow card three minutes later, while Palace’s Anan Khalaili was cautioned in the 79th minute. In the final moments of the match, Jaydee Canvot of Crystal Palace received a yellow card for a bad foul in stoppage time (90+3'). No further goals were added, and the match finished with Newcastle United comfortably ahead.
Standout performers
William Osula and Harvey Barnes were the decisive figures for Newcastle United, each scoring a goal that proved the difference on the day. Jacob Murphy’s precise cross set up Osula’s opener, while Amar Dedic’s assist created the opportunity for Barnes to double the lead. Their contributions directly influenced the result and highlighted Newcastle’s attacking intent.
Match facts
- Final score: Crystal Palace 0-2 Newcastle United
- Goals: William Osula (47’) – assist Jacob Murphy; Harvey Barnes (58’) – assist Amar Dedic
- Bookings:
- Nico González (Newcastle United) – 36’
- Fabian Schär (Newcastle United) – 45'+1’
- Yéremy Pino (Crystal Palace) – 75’
- Lewis Hall (Newcastle United) – 78’
- Anan Khalaili (Crystal Palace) – 79’
- Jaydee Canvot (Crystal Palace) – 90'+3’ (bad foul)
- Venue: Selhurst Park, London
What it means
The 2-0 win gives Newcastle United three points from the Premier League fixture, while Crystal Palace return home without any points from the encounter. Both teams will look to build on the aspects highlighted by the match – Newcastle on their efficient finishing, and Palace on tightening discipline after a game that saw several bookings.
