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25/26 Team Overview - Crystal Palace
Palace/The Eagles
nick lochner
August 11, 2025
2023/24 Finish - 12th PlaceFA Cup Winners - Qualified for Europe League or UEFA Conference League |
Consistency. A medium sized South London club, Palace is entering their 13th straight season in the PL, and in each of those seasons have finished between 10th and 15th with as few as 41 points and as many as 53. In many ways, that consistency is impressive. Another viewpoint might be that they are too conservative - satisfied at avoiding relegation and not overspending. Either way, the consistency is impressive.
119 Years. Palace won their first ever cup in their 119 year history, the FA Cup. That win qualified them for the Europa League, however, the ownership group of Crystal Palace also owns Lyon (France) and they also earned Europa League. Under UEFA rule, and ownership group cannot have 2 teams in the same comp. Palace are appealing the decision. If the appeal is not agreed to, they will play in the League below the Europa League, the UEFA Conference League.
Glasner. Gaffer Oliver Glasner has been great for Palace. They keep their players, add some Europe experience and Glasner gets the most of the squad. This season they will need to manager a tough schedule.
Good to Great. Palace has all the makings of a good club. A great season would result in a top 7 finish. Will be fun to see the direction the campaign takes.
The Club
Located in South London (Croydon) Selhurst Park, 25,000 capacity Rough estimates $265M Annual Revenue (11th PL) $87 Player Payroll  History on the Pitch
OwnershipIn the 2000s the club had financial issues and 4 wealthy fans created CPFC 2010 and took control of the club, they each owned 25% and bought the stadium. Steve Parish became Chairman. In 2015, 2 American investors were added buying 18% of the club each, for $65M. One of those is Josh Harris, the new owner of the Washington Commanders. In 2021, another American investor John Textor bought a 40% stake, increasing that to 45% in 2023 however he is now looking to sell his share and is interested in buying Everton. Parish remains the Chairman. Fans are concerned, as questions surround the partnerships commitment and focus to Palace. Do the owners get along, agree with the decisions making? It is rumored that some of the owners are looking at other English soccer clubs.  Josh Harris | Sponsorship
 Home Biggest Rival - Brighton & Hove AlbionUnofficial A23 Derby
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The Culture
The Holmesdale Fanatics - Founded in 2005, HF started with a small fanbase in section B of Selhurst Park. The group was frustrated with the lack of tradition, and stadium seating rules, as well as with how the club was being run. They became known across the UK and their membership skyrocketed.
Palace is a London Club whose fanbase is primarily regional to the South Boroughs. Many consider it the most “fanatic” club in England. A combination of chants, flags, banners, and organization of the supporters brings great atmosphere to the club.
The Crystal’s
Palace is the only club to have “NFL” style cheerleaders. In similar style to the Dallas Cowboy Cheerleaders, the group performs before each home match as well as half time. They are active in the community and charity events. Holmesdale has more on the Crystal Girls.
The Crystal’s
Hard Knocks?Amazon Prime Video followed Palace during their 2012-2013 season, which concluded with the club's promotion to the PL. The series has 5 episodes. Supporters You May Recognize
  | SongIn 1968 the Dave Clark Five performed Glad All Over at Selhurst Park and the song became tied to the club.  Game Day Pub Guide |
Fan Sites
Official Twitter@CPFC High Follows on Twitter @holmesdaleUSA (12k) @holmesdale (14k) @ultrascpfc (22k) @WingingItCPFC (15k) |
The Team
The Gaffer
 ODDS
| Roster NotesFull Roster click link CS Projected to finish 10th
Goalkeeper
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Selhurst Park
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