West Ham United 1-2 Crystal Palace: Post-match review, Stats, Key moments

Dive into Coral’s post-match review of West Ham United 1-2 Crystal Palace in the Premier League on Saturday, 20 September 2025, with stats, key moments and our take on the match.

The match at the London Stadium saw Crystal Palace edge out West Ham United with a 2-1 victory. The result might not have been a complete surprise given West Ham's recent form, which included three losses in their last four games, with the latest being a 1-2 defeat to Crystal Palace. Jarrod Bowen's goal in the 49th minute gave West Ham hope, but Tyrick Mitchell's strike in the 68th minute sealed the win for Palace. This loss extends West Ham's poor run, leaving them struggling at the bottom of the table, while Crystal Palace continue their solid start to the season.

Crystal Palace's Jean-Philippe Mateta opened the scoring in the 37th minute, setting the tone for a competitive match. Despite West Ham's higher possession, they couldn't capitalise enough to overturn the deficit. The game was marked by a flurry of yellow cards and substitutions, but it was Mitchell's goal that proved decisive. Palace's win is a testament to their resilience and ability to capitalise on opportunities, while West Ham will need to regroup quickly to halt their slide.

The statistics from the match show West Ham United had more possession at 57% compared to Crystal Palace's 43%, yet they couldn't translate this into a win. Both teams had an equal number of corners at eight each, indicating a fairly even contest in terms of attacking pressure. Crystal Palace's higher successful dribble percentage of 83% compared to West Ham's 67% suggests they were more effective in breaking down the opposition's defense. The equal number of yellow cards and substitutions for both teams reflects the competitive nature of the game, but it was Palace's clinical finishing that made the difference.

Crystal Palace took the lead through Jean-Philippe Mateta's goal in the 37th minute, a moment that set the tone for the rest of the match. Tyrick Mitchell's yellow card in the 40th minute didn't deter him, as he later scored the winning goal in the 68th minute, showcasing his resilience and impact on the game. Palace's substitutions, including Justin Devenny at halftime and Jefferson Lerma in the 65th minute, helped maintain their momentum and secure the victory.

For West Ham, Jarrod Bowen's equaliser in the 49th minute briefly reignited their hopes of a comeback. However, the subsequent yellow cards to Max Kilman and Lucas Paquetá, along with the substitutions of Niclas Füllkrug, Luis Guilherme, and Soungoutou Magassa, couldn't shift the momentum back in their favor. The late yellow card to El Hadji Malick Diouf in the 82nd minute summed up a frustrating day for the Hammers.

West Ham United lined up in a 4-2-3-1 formation with Alphonse Areola in goal and a back four of Kyle Walker-Peters, Konstantinos Mavropanos, Maximilian Kilman, and El Hadji Malick Diouf. The midfield was anchored by Mateus Fernandes and James Ward-Prowse, with Jarrod Bowen, Lucas Paquetá, and Crysencio Summerville supporting striker Callum Wilson. The substitutions of Niclas Füllkrug, Luis Guilherme, and Soungoutou Magassa in the second half were attempts to change the game's dynamics, but they couldn't turn the tide. Jarrod Bowen's goal was a highlight, but overall, the team struggled to find the necessary rhythm and cohesion.

Crystal Palace opted for a 3-4-2-1 formation, with Dean Henderson between the posts and a back three of Chris Richards, Maxence Lacroix, and Marc Guéhi. The wing-backs were Daniel Muñoz and Tyrick Mitchell, with Adam Wharton and Will Hughes in midfield. Daichi Kamada and Yéremy Pino played just behind striker Jean-Philippe Mateta. The substitutions of Justin Devenny at halftime and Jefferson Lerma in the 65th minute helped maintain their energy and focus. Tyrick Mitchell's goal and overall performance were standout moments, contributing significantly to Palace's victory.

Tyrick Mitchell is Coral’s Man of the Match, and his performance justified this accolade. Scoring the winning goal in the 68th minute, Mitchell demonstrated his ability to impact the game decisively. Despite not registering any assists or big chances created, his three key passes highlight his involvement in Palace's attacking play. His contribution was crucial in securing the three points for Crystal Palace.

• Loss: 1-2 vs Crystal Palace (H)

• Loss: 0-3 vs Tottenham Hotspur (H)

• Win: 3-0 vs Nottingham Forest (A)

• Loss: 1-5 vs Chelsea (H)

• Win: 2-1 vs West Ham United (A)

• Draw: 0-0 vs Sunderland (H)

• Win: 3-0 vs Aston Villa (A)

Sitting in 18th place with just 3 points, West Ham United face a crucial match against Everton, who are in 9th with 7 points, on September 29, 2025 at 19:00. This result against Crystal Palace will likely prompt manager David Moyes to focus on tightening up the defense and finding more clinical finishing in attack. A positive result against Everton could be the catalyst needed to turn their season around.

With their victory over West Ham, Crystal Palace have climbed to 5th place with 9 points. Their next challenge is a tough one against league leaders Liverpool, who have 15 points, on September 27, 2025 at 14:00. This result will boost their confidence, and they'll look to maintain their solid form and perhaps cause an upset against a strong Liverpool side.

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