Crystal Palace vs Wolves Highlights and Match Report

Premier League

2:00 PMFebruary 22, 2026

Regular Season - 27

Crystal Palace

Show Score

1 - 0

HT:(0 - 0)

Wolves

Selhurst Park

Referee: Thomas Kirk, England

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Crystal Palace

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Wolves

World Class 0 Solid 0 Bang Average 0 Lucky 0 Shocking 0

Match Stats Lineups Head-2-Head Standings

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Match Stats

Ball possession

61%

39%

1.68

Expected goals (xG)

1.63

0.00

Goals Prevented

0.00

Attack

14

Total shots

12

3

Shots on target

7

7

Shots off target

2

4

Blocked shots

3

9

Shots inside box

7

5

Shots outside box

5

7

Corner kicks

3

0

Offsides

1

Passing

415

Total passes

270

336 (81%)

Accurate passes

205 (76%)

Discipline

19

Fouls

13

5

Yellow cards

3

0

Red cards

1

7

Goalkeeper saves

2

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Lineup

Crystal Palace

3-4-2-1

1 G Dean Henderson (C) 9.7

34 D Chadi Riad 67' Roughing 6.7

26 D Chris Richards 7.0

23 D Jaydee Canvot 31' Holding 7.0

3 M Tyrick Mitchell 90' 7.2

19 M Will Hughes 15' Tripping 6.6

20 M Adam Wharton 41' Tripping 6.2

2 M Daniel Muñoz 7.3

10 F Yéremy Pino 6.2

7 F Ismaïla Sarr 90+6' Foul 7.2

22 F Jørgen Strand Larsen 6.0

Substitutes

18 M Daichi Kamada 46' Replaced by W. Hughes 6.9

29 F Evann Guessand 90' 72' Replaced by C. Riad 7.9

11 F Brennan Johnson 77' Replaced by Y. Pino 6.6

44 G Walter Benítez

17 D Nathaniel Clyne

24 D Borna Sosa

55 M Justin Devenny

12 M Christantus Uche

59 M Rio Cardines

Coach

Oliver Glasner

Wolves

3-4-2-1

1 G José Sá (C) 6.9

37 D Ladislav Krejčí 58' Roughing 61' Unsportsmanlike conduct 6.0

4 D Santiago Bueno 6.6

15 D Yerson Mosquera 6.3

3 M Hugo Bueno 7.9

7 M André 90+3' Holding 6.9

27 M Jean-Ricner Bellegarde 7.5

38 M Jackson Tchatchoua 7.2

36 F Mateus Mané 7.3

9 F Adam Armstrong 6.9

14 F Tolu Arokodare 43' 5.2

Substitutes

6 D David Möller Wolfe 63' Replaced by A. Armstrong 6.3

8 M João Gomes 87' Replaced by J. Bellegarde 6.3

47 M Angel Gomes 90+2' Replaced by Y. Mosquera 6.9

31 G Sam Johnstone

2 D Matt Doherty

17 D Pedro Lima

24 D Toti Gomes

21 D Rodrigo Gomes

74 F Tom Edozie

Coach

Rob Edwards

Premier League Standings - Premier League

TotalHomeAway

Pos	Team	MP	W	D	L	+/-	GD	Pts	Form
1	Arsenal	27	17	7	3	52-20	32	58	L No match found W 07 February: Arsenal 3 - 0 Sunderland W No match found D 18 February: Wolves 2 - 2 Arsenal D No match found
2	Manchester City	27	17	5	5	56-25	31	56	W 24 January: Manchester City 2 - 0 Wolves D 01 February: Tottenham 2 - 2 Manchester City W 08 February: Liverpool 1 - 2 Manchester City W 11 February: Manchester City 3 - 0 Fulham W 21 February: Manchester City 2 - 1 Newcastle
3	Aston Villa	27	15	6	6	38-28	10	51	W 25 January: Newcastle 0 - 2 Aston Villa L 01 February: Aston Villa 0 - 1 Brentford D 07 February: Bournemouth 1 - 1 Aston Villa W 11 February: Aston Villa 1 - 0 Brighton D 21 February: Aston Villa 1 - 1 Leeds
4	Chelsea	27	12	9	6	48-31	17	45	W 25 January: Crystal Palace 1 - 3 Chelsea W 31 January: Chelsea 3 - 2 West Ham W 07 February: Wolves 1 - 3 Chelsea D 10 February: Chelsea 2 - 2 Leeds D 21 February: Chelsea 1 - 1 Burnley
5	Manchester United	26	12	9	5	47-37	10	45	W 17 January: Manchester United 2 - 0 Manchester City W 25 January: Arsenal 2 - 3 Manchester United W 01 February: Manchester United 3 - 2 Fulham W 07 February: Manchester United 2 - 0 Tottenham D 10 February: West Ham 1 - 1 Manchester United
6	Liverpool	26	12	6	8	41-35	6	42	D No match found L No match found W No match found L No match found W 22 February: Nottingham Forest 0 - 1 Liverpool
7	Brentford	27	12	4	11	40-37	3	40	L 25 January: Brentford 0 - 2 Nottingham Forest W 01 February: Aston Villa 0 - 1 Brentford W 07 February: Newcastle 2 - 3 Brentford D 12 February: Brentford 1 - 1 Arsenal L 21 February: Brentford 0 - 2 Brighton
8	Bournemouth	27	9	11	7	43-45	-2	38	W 24 January: Bournemouth 3 - 2 Liverpool W 31 January: Wolves 0 - 2 Bournemouth D 07 February: Bournemouth 1 - 1 Aston Villa W 10 February: Everton 1 - 2 Bournemouth D 21 February: West Ham 0 - 0 Bournemouth
9	Everton	26	10	7	9	29-30	-1	37	W 18 January: Aston Villa 0 - 1 Everton D 26 January: Everton 1 - 1 Leeds D 31 January: Brighton 1 - 1 Everton W 07 February: Fulham 1 - 2 Everton L 10 February: Everton 1 - 2 Bournemouth
10	Newcastle	27	10	6	11	38-39	-1	36	L 25 January: Newcastle 0 - 2 Aston Villa L 31 January: Liverpool 4 - 1 Newcastle L 07 February: Newcastle 2 - 3 Brentford W 10 February: Tottenham 1 - 2 Newcastle L 21 February: Manchester City 2 - 1 Newcastle
11	Sunderland	26	9	9	8	27-30	-3	36	W No match found L No match found W No match found L 11 February: Sunderland 0 - 1 Liverpool L 22 February: Sunderland 1 - 3 Fulham
12	Brighton	27	8	10	9	36-34	2	34	L 24 January: Fulham 2 - 1 Brighton D 31 January: Brighton 1 - 1 Everton L 08 February: Brighton 0 - 1 Crystal Palace L 11 February: Aston Villa 1 - 0 Brighton W 21 February: Brentford 0 - 2 Brighton
13	Fulham	26	10	4	12	35-40	-5	34	L No match found W No match found L 07 February: Fulham 1 - 2 Everton L 11 February: Manchester City 3 - 0 Fulham L No match found
14	Crystal Palace	26	8	8	10	28-32	-4	32	L 25 January: Crystal Palace 1 - 3 Chelsea L No match found D No match found W No match found L No match found
15	Leeds	27	7	10	10	37-46	-9	31	D 26 January: Everton 1 - 1 Leeds L 31 January: Leeds 0 - 4 Arsenal W 06 February: Leeds 3 - 1 Nottingham Forest D 10 February: Chelsea 2 - 2 Leeds D 21 February: Aston Villa 1 - 1 Leeds
16	Tottenham	26	7	8	11	36-37	-1	29	L No match found D 01 February: Tottenham 2 - 2 Manchester City D No match found L 10 February: Tottenham 1 - 2 Newcastle L 22 February: Tottenham 1 - 4 Arsenal
17	Nottingham Forest	26	7	6	13	25-38	-13	27	D No match found W No match found D No match found L No match found D No match found
18	West Ham	27	6	7	14	32-49	-17	25	W 24 January: West Ham 3 - 1 Sunderland L 31 January: Chelsea 3 - 2 West Ham W 07 February: Burnley 0 - 2 West Ham D 10 February: West Ham 1 - 1 Manchester United D 21 February: West Ham 0 - 0 Bournemouth
19	Burnley	27	4	7	16	29-52	-23	19	D 24 January: Burnley 2 - 2 Tottenham L 02 February: Sunderland 3 - 0 Burnley L 07 February: Burnley 0 - 2 West Ham W 11 February: Crystal Palace 2 - 3 Burnley D 21 February: Chelsea 1 - 1 Burnley
20	Wolves	27	1	7	19	18-50	-32	10	L 31 January: Wolves 0 - 2 Bournemouth L 07 February: Wolves 1 - 3 Chelsea L No match found D 18 February: Wolves 2 - 2 Arsenal D No match found

Qualification/Relegation

• Promotion - Champions League (League phase)
• Promotion - Europa League (League phase)
• Relegation - Championship

Evann Guessand’s late strike secured a dramatic 1-0 victory for Crystal Palace over Wolverhampton Wanderers at Selhurst Park, with Dean Henderson’s crucial saves and a Wolves red card shaping the contest.

Crystal Palace clinched a hard-fought 1-0 win against a struggling Wolves side on Sunday, February 22, 2026. The Premier League clash saw the Eagles fight until the very end, rewarding their home fans with a decisive moment in the final minutes.

Entering this fixture, Crystal Palace occupied 14th spot in the Premier League standings. Their form was inconsistent, but a home win against the league’s bottom side presented a real opportunity. Wolves, rooted in 20th place, traveled to London desperate for any points to ignite their bleak relegation battle.

The first half brought more drama than goals. The referee frequently reached for his pocket, with Crystal Palace players Will Hughes, Jaydee Canvot, and Adam Wharton all receiving yellow cards by the 41st minute for various fouls.

Wolves then earned a golden opportunity to take the lead. In the 43rd minute, they were awarded a penalty. Tolu Arokodare stepped up to convert but agonizingly missed, sending a collective sigh of relief around Selhurst Park.

The teams went into the break level, despite Wolves having the clearest chance to open the scoring. Palace needed to find more rhythm and capitalize on their possession, while Wolves would regret their squandered opportunity.

The second half began with a tactical change for Palace, bringing on Daichi Kamada. However, Wolves’ afternoon worsened considerably when Ladislav Krejci received two rapid yellow cards. Booked first in the 58th minute for roughing, he was then dismissed in the 61st minute for unsportsmanlike conduct, leaving his team with ten men.

Palace immediately pushed for a winner, utilizing their numerical advantage. Goalkeeper Dean Henderson stood firm, making seven vital saves throughout the match, particularly as Wolves still managed to create chances despite being a man down.

The breakthrough finally arrived in the 90th minute. Substitute Evann Guessand, who entered the fray in the 72nd minute, found the back of the net. Tyrick Mitchell provided the decisive assist, sparking wild celebrations among the Crystal Palace faithful.

Late drama continued with further yellow cards for André of Wolves and Ismaïla Sarr of Crystal Palace in added time. Palace held firm to secure the narrow victory, ensuring a frantic end to an intense game.

Crystal Palace commanded 61% of possession and registered 14 shots, with an expected goals (xG) tally of 1.68. Wolves, despite playing a significant portion with ten men, managed 12 shots, including seven on target, and had an xG of 1.63, highlighting their missed chances.

This crucial win boosts Crystal Palace to 32 points, offering a significant buffer from the relegation zone. For Wolves, the result plunges them deeper into despair, as their struggle for survival becomes increasingly grim, with only 10 points from 27 games.