Manchester City’s Dominance Over Crystal Palace: A Head-to-Head History

Manchester City holds a commanding historical advantage over Crystal Palace, having won 41 of their 76 meetings across all competitions. The rivalry, which dates back to 1921, has seen City establish a clear dominance, particularly in recent decades. Crystal Palace has secured 18 victories, with 17 matches ending in a draw.

Early Encounters and City's Record Win

The first-ever fixture between the two clubs took place in January 1921, with Crystal Palace emerging victorious with a 2-0 home win in the FA Cup first round. However, Manchester City quickly retaliated just over five years later, delivering an emphatic 11-4 victory at Maine Road in the FA Cup fifth round, which remains their largest win against the Eagles to date. The two sides frequently met in the old Divisions One and Two from the mid-1960s to the early 1990s, with City winning 14 of their 30 league encounters during that period.

Premier League Era and Recent Dominance

Upon the inception of the Premier League in 1992, Crystal Palace managed to draw their first three meetings with City. They also enjoyed a brief period of success in 1995, securing a 4-0 League Cup win and a 2-1 league victory within four months. Following a spell in the second tier where they shared an even record over six games, Manchester City began to assert significant control over the fixture.

In their last 32 meetings across all competitions, City have won 23, drawn five, and lost only four. This recent dominance extends to the Premier League, where Crystal Palace has only managed two victories in their last 21 encounters (D5 L14). Interestingly, both of these Premier League wins for Palace came at the Etihad Stadium, in December 2018 and October 2021. Their last Premier League win against City at Selhurst Park was in April 2015.

Key Facts

Memorable Recent Meetings

While Manchester City has largely dictated the terms of this fixture, there have been some notable results. City has recorded several comprehensive victories, including 5-0, 4-0, 4-2, 3-0, and 5-2 scorelines in recent Premier League outings. However, Crystal Palace achieved a historic moment in May 2025, beating Manchester City 1-0 in the FA Cup final at Wembley Stadium to secure their first-ever major trophy.

The most recent encounter between the two clubs took place in May 2026, where Manchester City secured a comfortable 3-0 Premier League victory at home, with goals from Antoine Semenyo, Omar Marmoush, and Savinho.

Top Scorers in the Fixture

Erling Haaland stands as the highest scorer in this fixture, having netted eight goals in just six appearances for Manchester City across all competitions. Raheem Sterling and Yaya Touré are close behind, both having scored seven goals against Crystal Palace. This statistical overview underscores City's attacking prowess and the individual brilliance that has contributed to their strong record against the Eagles.

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