Crystal Palace host Newcastle United at Selhurst Park on Sunday, October 25, 2026, in Premier League Matchweek 8. Kickoff is scheduled for 2:00pm GMT after the fixture was moved because of Palace's Europa League commitments.
The teams enter the weekend separated by only one point. Newcastle are 11th with eight points from seven matches, while Palace sit 14th with seven. Palace have conceded 17 league goals, the worst defensive record in the division entering Matchweek 8, while Newcastle have scored 10 and conceded 14.
Both are also under pressure after difficult results. Newcastle lost 1-0 at home to Aston Villa, their third defeat in four league games, while Palace were beaten 5-0 by Brighton in a damaging derby defeat. Palace must also travel to Beşiktaş in the Europa League on Thursday before facing Newcastle three days later.
Head-to-Head Summary
Recent meetings have been more balanced than the league positions might suggest. Across the last 10 Premier League encounters, Newcastle have won four, Palace have won two and four have ended level. Newcastle hold a significant scoring advantage, however, with 18 goals compared with Palace's six.
The sequence contains several very different types of games. Newcastle recorded consecutive 5-0 home victories over Palace in April 2025 and January 2026, while Palace responded by winning 2-1 at Selhurst Park in April 2026.
Selhurst Park has generally been more difficult for Newcastle. They have not won a Premier League match there since November 2020, when late goals from Callum Wilson and Joelinton produced a 2-0 victory.
That home record provides Palace with some encouragement despite their current defensive problems.
Last 10 Meetings
April 12, 2026 — Crystal Palace 2-1 Newcastle United
January 4, 2026 — Newcastle United 5-0 Crystal Palace
April 16, 2025 — Newcastle United 5-0 Crystal Palace
November 30, 2024 — Crystal Palace 1-1 Newcastle United
April 24, 2024 — Crystal Palace 2-0 Newcastle United
October 21, 2023 — Newcastle United 4-0 Crystal Palace
January 21, 2023 — Crystal Palace 0-0 Newcastle United
September 3, 2022 — Newcastle United 0-0 Crystal Palace
April 20, 2022 — Newcastle United 1-0 Crystal Palace
October 23, 2021 — Crystal Palace 1-1 Newcastle United
Four of those 10 matches ended level, showing that a draw has been a recurring outcome even though Newcastle have produced several emphatic victories at St James' Park.
Crystal Palace Current Form
Palace's last five competitive matches have produced two wins, one draw and two defeats. They beat Lech Poznań 4-0 in Europe, drew 0-0 at Leeds, defeated Nottingham Forest 3-1, lost 3-2 at Lyon and then suffered the 5-0 defeat at Brighton.
Those five games produced nine Palace goals and nine conceded, but the overall numbers hide the seriousness of Sunday's collapse. Brighton scored three times inside the opening 10 minutes before adding two more after halftime. Palace managed their best opportunity when returning striker Jean-Philippe Mateta struck the crossbar after coming from the bench.
Pierre Sage now faces significant pressure. Palace have two wins from seven Premier League matches and have conceded 17 goals. Reports after the Brighton loss indicated that the club intends to give Sage more time, but defensive improvement is urgently required.
The 3-1 victory over Forest only one week earlier showed that Palace can still produce effective attacking football, but consistency has become their main problem.
Newcastle United Current Form
Newcastle's last five competitive matches have produced two victories and three defeats. They beat Millwall 1-0 in the League Cup, lost 4-1 at Leeds, defeated Hull City 2-1, lost 4-1 at Coventry City and were then beaten 1-0 by Aston Villa.
That gives Newcastle five goals scored and 10 conceded. Like Palace, their defensive record has become increasingly concerning.
Matthias Jaissle's side struggled to create clear opportunities against Villa despite enjoying periods of possession. Newcastle managed only one shot on target as Johan Manzambi's first-half goal decided the game. The defeat was Newcastle's third in four Premier League matches.
Their overall league record stands at two wins, two draws and three defeats, with 10 goals scored and 14 conceded. They have collected only three points from their first three away matches, although one of those was an impressive 2-0 victory at Tottenham.
Jaissle therefore needs greater consistency from a squad still adapting to significant personnel changes.
Crystal Palace Team News and Injuries
Palace received important attacking news against Brighton when Mateta returned after two months out. He entered after 61 minutes and almost scored shortly afterwards, hitting the crossbar with Palace's best chance of the game.
Ismaïla Sarr was also available among the substitutes against Brighton, giving Sage another experienced attacking option. The starting attack included Yéremy Pino, Daichi Kamada and Jørgen Strand Larsen, while Eddie Nketiah and Mateta were introduced during the second half.
Palace's immediate challenge is scheduling. They travel to Turkey to face Beşiktaş on Thursday, meaning Sunday's final availability list cannot yet be treated as settled. Any injuries or suspensions from that Europa League fixture could affect Sage's selection.
The defence is the bigger tactical concern after conceding five at Brighton. Jaydee Canvot endured a particularly difficult afternoon, scoring an own goal before another Brighton effort deflected off him. Sage may consider changes after the derby collapse.
Newcastle United Team News and Injuries
Newcastle's injury situation has started to improve. Joelinton made his first start of the season against Aston Villa after returning from injury as a substitute against Coventry. Dan Burn was also available from the bench after making his comeback in the same match.
Anthony Elanga, Tino Livramento and Jacob Ramsey remained unavailable against Villa. Jaissle said Elanga and Ramsey were progressing towards partial team training, while Newcastle were taking a cautious approach with Livramento because of his injury history.
Bazoumana Touré recovered sufficiently to make the bench against Villa after being withdrawn at Coventry. Fabian Schär and Amar Dedić were also among the substitutes, giving Jaissle more defensive depth than he had earlier in the season.
Unlike Palace, Newcastle do not have a European fixture in midweek, giving them a full week to prepare for Selhurst Park.
Tactical Match Analysis
The tactical question for Palace is whether Sage becomes more conservative after the Brighton defeat. Their defensive structure was repeatedly broken during the opening stages, and another aggressive setup could be risky against Newcastle's transition players.
Palace still possess enough attacking quality to trouble Newcastle. Adam Wharton's passing can move the ball through midfield, while Pino and Kamada can operate between lines. Strand Larsen offers a physical central presence, and the return of Mateta provides another genuine penalty-area threat.
Using two strikers later in the game is therefore an option, but Palace must first improve their protection behind the ball. Newcastle have enough pace through Harvey Barnes, Yoane Wissa and Matias Fernandez-Pardo to punish spaces left during attacks.
Newcastle's own problem is converting possession into clear chances. Against Villa, Jaissle started Joelinton alongside Nico González and Joe Willock in midfield, with Barnes, Wissa and Fernandez-Pardo forming the front three.
Joelinton's return should help Newcastle physically. His ability to press, contest second balls and carry possession forward can give Jaissle's midfield more aggression, something that could be particularly useful against Wharton.
Wide areas may be decisive. Palace can attack through Tyrick Mitchell and Pino, but pushing the wing-backs or full-backs forward creates space behind them. Newcastle will want Barnes and Wissa attacking those spaces quickly rather than allowing Palace's defensive block to recover.
Set pieces also deserve attention. Both teams have conceded too easily this season, and a tight game could be decided by one poorly defended corner or free kick.
Palace's Thursday trip to Istanbul may become increasingly relevant after halftime. Newcastle should be fresher, giving Jaissle an incentive to keep the tempo high and use his substitutes aggressively during the final 30 minutes.
Key Players to Watch
Adam Wharton
Wharton remains central to Palace's ability to control possession. He captained the side recently and provides the passing range needed to play through pressure rather than relying exclusively on direct balls.
Newcastle will likely try to restrict his time on the ball. If Joelinton and González can prevent Wharton turning freely, Palace may struggle to connect midfield with their forwards.
Jean-Philippe Mateta
Mateta's return is significant after two months out. He immediately threatened Brighton by hitting the crossbar and gives Palace a stronger physical presence around the penalty area.
His minutes may still need managing, especially with Palace playing Beşiktaş on Thursday.
Yoane Wissa
Wissa gives Newcastle a mobile centre-forward capable of running behind defenders and connecting with wide attackers. He has already scored in the league this season and provides a different threat from Newcastle's more physical forward options.
Palace's recent defensive problems make his movement particularly important.
Joelinton
Joelinton's first start of the season against Villa was an important step in his recovery. He also wore the captain's armband, underlining his leadership role within Jaissle's squad.
His physical battle with Palace's midfield could influence whether Newcastle establish control.
What the Numbers Tell Us
Newcastle have won four of the last 10 league meetings, Palace have won two and four have ended level.
Newcastle have scored 18 goals across those meetings compared with Palace's six.
Newcastle have not won a Premier League match at Selhurst Park since November 2020.
Palace are 14th with seven points, nine goals scored and 17 conceded.
Newcastle are 11th with eight points, 10 goals scored and 14 conceded.
Palace have conceded nine goals across their last two matches in all competitions.
Newcastle have lost three of their last four Premier League matches.
The numbers show two teams with very similar problems. Both have struggled defensively, neither arrives with strong league momentum and only one point separates them.
Who Has the Statistical Edge?
Newcastle have a slight statistical edge, mainly because they have a full week to prepare while Palace must play away to Beşiktaş on Thursday.
Jaissle also has several important players returning. Joelinton and Burn are back in contention, while the squad used against Villa contained significantly more senior options than Newcastle had available earlier in the campaign.
Palace's strongest arguments are home advantage and the recent Selhurst Park record. Newcastle have not won a league game there since 2020, and Palace won the corresponding fixture 2-1 last season.
A draw is highly realistic. Four of the last 10 meetings have finished level, and both teams currently have defensive weaknesses that make it difficult to trust either side completely.
Newcastle's extra preparation and Palace's European workload give the visitors the narrowest edge, but this remains one of the more balanced fixtures of Matchweek 8.
Conclusion
Crystal Palace vs Newcastle United brings together two teams urgently searching for stability. Palace enter after a damaging 5-0 derby defeat to Brighton, while Newcastle have lost three of their last four Premier League games and were beaten at home by Aston Villa.
Recent head-to-head history is mixed. Newcastle have won four of the last 10 meetings, but they have not recorded a league victory at Selhurst Park since 2020. Palace also won the most recent encounter 2-1 in April.
The return of Mateta improves Palace's attacking options, while Joelinton and Burn returning gives Newcastle more experience and physical strength. The major difference is preparation: Palace face Beşiktaş in Istanbul on Thursday, whereas Newcastle have an uninterrupted week.
Newcastle therefore hold a slight statistical edge, but their poor recent form prevents that advantage from being clear. Palace's home record in the fixture and Newcastle's defensive issues make a draw a very realistic outcome.