PREMIER LEAGUE CLUB GUIDE
Crystal Palace
NICKNAME
The Eagles
FOUNDED
1905
STADIUM
Selhurst Park (capacity: 25,486)
CITY
Selhurst, South London
COLOURS
Red and blue
CURRENT MANAGER
Club History
Crystal Palace are a south London club with passionate, loyal support who have spent most of their recent history yo-yoing between the Premier League and Championship. Selhurst Park is one of the most atmospheric grounds in English football. Their supporters — particularly in the Holmesdale Road stand — create a fierce, tribal noise that intimidates visiting teams. Under Oliver Glasner, Palace won their first major trophy in 2024/25 when they defeated Manchester City 1-0 in The FA Cup final.
Known For
Selhurst Park — one of the most intimidating atmospheres in English football, especially the Holmesdale Road end
Wilfrid Zaha — the winger who was Palace’s talisman for a decade and became one of the Premier League’s most entertaining players
Winning The FA Cup in 2024/25 — their first ever major trophy
The noise their fans create — Palace have some of the most passionate supporters in England
Oliver Glasner‘s transformation — from relegation candidates to cup winners in 12 months
Key Players to Watch
Eberechi Eze — Attacking midfielder
England international and Palace’s most creative player. Blessed with extraordinary natural talent — dribbling, vision, scoring ability. One of the most exciting players in the Premier League.
Marc Guéhi — Centre back
England’s starting centre back and Palace captain. Excellent reader of the game, composed in possession. His performances earned him a big-money move — to Manchester City.
Stadium Guide
Selhurst Park is one of the oldest and most atmospheric grounds in the Premier League. Capacity 25,486 in south London. The Holmesdale Road stand creates extraordinary noise on big occasions. The ground is compact and steep — visiting teams find it a genuinely difficult place to play.
Major Honours
FA Cup: 1 (2024/25). No other major trophies.
Rivals
Brighton (A23 derby — a fierce south-east rivalry), Millwall, Charlton Athletic.
2025/26 Season
Final position: Around 12th-15th in league — Conference League final
Palace had a split season — mid-table in the league but made history by reaching the UEFA Conference League final in their first European campaign. They faced Rayo Vallecano on 27 May 2026.