Crystal Palace vs Wolves Result
Premier League · England
Crystal Palace
Full Time
Wolves
📍 Selhurst Park, London
🗓️ Sunday, 22 Feb 2026 at 14:00
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CERTIFIED WPredicted
2 - 0
Actual
1 - 0
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Palace Snatch Dramatic Late Win Over 10-Man Wolves at Selhurst Park
Crystal Palace left it late but ultimately claimed all three points with a dramatic 90th-minute winner against Wolves at Selhurst Park. In a match where the hosts dominated possession (61%) but struggled to break down a resolute Wolves defence, it was substitute Jørgen Strand Larsen who found the breakthrough at the death. Wolves, who played the final stretch with ten men after Ladislav Krejčí saw red, were left to rue missed chances despite registering more shots on target (7) than Palace (3). The game was a tense, attritional affair, with both sides deploying matching 3-4-2-1 formations and engaging in a midfield battle that produced a flurry of fouls and bookings—five yellows for Palace and three for Wolves. The decisive moment came as Wolves tired, allowing Palace to capitalize on their numerical advantage and secure a vital win in front of their home fans.
Crystal Palace
Palace controlled much of the game with 61% possession and a patient build-up, but struggled to convert their dominance into clear-cut chances. Their persistence paid off late, with a surge in pressure finally breaking Wolves' resistance. Defensively solid, the Eagles limited Wolves' opportunities from open play, though they did ride their luck at times as Wolves threatened on the counter. Key midfielders Adam Wharton and Will Hughes provided the platform for Palace's control, while the attacking trio worked tirelessly to find gaps in the Wolves backline. Ultimately, it was their resilience and late-game composure that earned them the win.
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Wolves
Wolves set up to frustrate Palace and looked dangerous on the break, registering 7 shots on target from 12 attempts despite only 39% possession. Their defensive organization was commendable, with José Sá making important stops and the back three holding firm for much of the match. However, their hopes were dashed late on after Ladislav Krejčí's red card left them a man down in the closing stages. Jean-Ricner Bellegarde and Adam Armstrong led Wolves' attacking efforts, but the visitors ultimately lacked the cutting edge to make their chances count. The late dismissal and subsequent lapse in concentration proved costly.
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Key Moments
72' — Red Card
Ladislav Krejčí sent off for Wolves, leaving them with 10 men.
90' — Goal
Jørgen Strand Larsen scores the winner for Crystal Palace.
Various' — Yellow Cards
A total of eight yellow cards issued in a feisty encounter.
Tactical Analysis
Both teams mirrored each other with 3-4-2-1 formations, leading to a congested midfield and few clear opportunities. Palace looked to stretch play with their wing-backs, particularly Daniel Muñoz and Tyrick Mitchell, but Wolves' compact shape often forced them wide and limited space in central areas. The hosts' patient passing and high possession eventually wore down the visitors, especially after Wolves went down to ten men. Wolves relied on quick transitions and direct play to exploit spaces behind Palace's advanced wing-backs, but lacked precision in the final third. The red card forced them into a deeper block, inviting Palace pressure that ultimately led to the decisive goal.
Turning Point
Ladislav Krejčí's red card in the 72nd minute shifted momentum decisively in Palace's favour, setting up the late winner.
Man of the Match
Jørgen Strand Larsen
Came up with the crucial 90th-minute goal to secure all three points for Palace.