Manchester City and Crystal Palace have developed a lopsided rivalry on paper, though Palace have delivered some of the most memorable shocks of recent seasons.
The Man City vs Crystal Palace timeline includes City’s overwhelming dominance in league fixtures alongside one of Palace’s greatest results in their history.
Their most recent Premier League meeting came on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, with City recording a comfortable 3-0 win at the Etihad Stadium.
This article reviews the full head-to-head record, the key results across the past few seasons, and how this fixture has evolved.
The Overall Head-to-Head Record
Manchester City have won the vast majority of meetings between these two clubs across league and cup competitions.
Crystal Palace’s rare victories have often carried outsized significance, none more so than their FA Cup final triumph in 2025.
| Competition Span | Matches Played | Man City Wins | Draws | Crystal Palace Wins |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Last 32 meetings (all competitions) | 32 | 23 | 5 | 4 |
| Last 21 Premier League meetings | 21 | 14 | 5 | 2 |
- Palace’s two Premier League wins in this span both came at the Etihad Stadium
- City have scored heavily in this fixture, including multiple 5-0 and 4-0 wins at home
- Erling Haaland is the fixture’s top scorer with eight goals in just six appearances
Recent Meetings and Timeline
This fixture has produced some of the most dramatic contrasts in recent Premier League history, from routine City wins to a genuine cup upset.
Palace’s FA Cup final win in May 2025 remains the standout result, delivering the club’s first-ever major trophy.
| Date | Fixture | Result | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| December 2023 | Man City vs Crystal Palace | 2-2 | Palace held City to a draw at the Etihad |
| April 2024 | Crystal Palace vs Man City | 2-4 | City ran out comfortable winners |
| December 2024 | Crystal Palace vs Man City | 2-2 | Palace fought back for a share of the points |
| April 2025 | Man City vs Crystal Palace | 5-2 | City came from two goals down to win |
| May 17, 2025 | Crystal Palace vs Man City | 1-0 | FA Cup final win, Palace’s first major trophy |
| December 2025 | Crystal Palace vs Man City | 0-3 | City eased to victory at Selhurst Park |
| May 13, 2026 | Man City vs Crystal Palace | 3-0 | Phil Foden starred as City won at the Etihad Stadium |
- Palace’s FA Cup final win stands apart as the biggest shock in this fixture’s history
- City have won five of the last six meetings across all competitions
- Selhurst Park has been a difficult venue for City in cup competition, if not in the league
What to Expect Going Forward
City’s dominance in this fixture has been built on consistency at home, where they have not lost in 16 consecutive league games at the time of writing.
Palace’s European commitments following their Conference League success add a scheduling variable that could affect squad rotation when the sides next meet.
The next Premier League date between these two has yet to be confirmed for the new season, though City’s recent record makes them clear favourites whenever it is played.
- City’s home form against Palace remains extremely strong
- Palace’s cup pedigree against City is now well established following 2025
- Fixture congestion from European football may shape squad selection next time out
