Kick Off: 19:30
Venue: Selhurst Park, London
Referee: Tony Harrington
On a lively evening in London, Crystal Palace and Leicester played out an enthralling 2-2 draw in the Premier League. Both teams, looking for their first wins of the season, left it all on the pitch. Jean-Philippe Mateta’s double strike, including a dramatic stoppage-time penalty, denied Leicester City a long-awaited victory, leaving both sides to share the points.
Crystal Palace hosted Leicester City at Selhurst Park on Saturday, September 14, 2024, in what was anticipated to be a crucial game for both teams seeking their first win of the season. The match kicked off at 19:30 under the lights with Tony Harrington as the referee. Despite Leicester City leading twice, Crystal Palace managed to fight back and equalize in a pulsating encounter.
Crystal Palace vs Leicester Head to Head
Historically, the Crystal Palace vs Leicester fixtures have been competitive affairs, and this one was no exception. Palace had hoped to capitalize on their home advantage, while Leicester aimed to secure a vital away win after a mixed start to their Premier League campaign. The head-to-head record between these teams has often produced tight games, with both sides known for their attacking flair.
Crystal Palace vs Leicester Lineups & Substitutes
Here is the Crystal Palace vs Leicester lineups today (Sep 14, 2024)
Crystal Palace (4-2-3-1):
- Goalkeeper: Dean Henderson
- Defenders: Nathaniel Clyne, Marc Guehi, Maxence Lacroix, Tyrick Mitchell
- Midfielders: Cheick Doucouré (Will Hughes 46’), Adam Wharton, Eberechi Eze, Eddie Nketiah, Daniel Muñoz (Daichi Kamada 64’)
- Forward: Jean-Philippe Mateta
Substitutes:
- Jeffrey Schlupp (89’), Ismaïla Sarr (81’), Daichi Kamada (64’), Will Hughes (46’)
Leicester City (4-3-3):
- Goalkeeper: Jakub Stolarczyk
- Defenders: James Justin, Conor Coady, Wout Faes, Victor Kristiansen
- Midfielders: Wilfred Ndidi (Hamza Choudhury 76’), Harry Winks, Oliver Skipp
- Forwards: Stephy Mavididi (Abdul Fatawu 72’), Jamie Vardy, Jordan Ayew
Substitutes:
- Abdul Fatawu (72’), Hamza Choudhury (76’)
Crystal Palace vs Leicester First Half
Leicester City made a bright start to the game, taking the lead in the 21st minute. Jamie Vardy, ever the danger man, calmly slotted the ball past Dean Henderson after being set up by Wilfred Ndidi. Palace, despite applying pressure, were unable to break down Leicester’s defense in the first half. Mateta came close, but Wout Faes made a heroic block to deny the forward. The first half ended with Leicester 1-0 up, leaving the home crowd hoping for a better response in the second half.
Half-Time: Crystal Palace 0-1 Leicester
Crystal Palace vs Leicester Second Half
The second half began with a bang as Stephy Mavididi doubled Leicester’s lead just 23 seconds after the restart, again assisted by Wilfred Ndidi. Palace looked shaken but responded almost immediately in the 47th minute when Jean-Philippe Mateta found the net from Tyrick Mitchell’s cross, following a VAR check for offside.
From there, Palace kept pushing for an equalizer. In stoppage time, Ismaila Sarr was fouled in the penalty box by Conor Coady, and Mateta confidently converted the penalty in the 90+2 minute, rescuing a point for his team.
Full-Time: Crystal Palace 2-2 Leicester
Crystal Palace vs Leicester Stats
Here is the Crystal Palace vs Leicester stats today (Sep 14, 2024)
| Crystal Palace vs Leicester Stats | Crystal Palace | Leicester City |
| Possession (%) | 54% | 46% |
| Shots on Target | 6 | 5 |
| Total Shots | 15 | 12 |
| Corners | 6 | 4 |
| Fouls | 12 | 14 |
| Yellow Cards | 2 | 3 |
| Offsides | 3 | 2 |
| Pass Accuracy (%) | 85% | 82% |
Crystal Palace vs Leicester Timeline
- 21′ – Goal! Leicester takes the lead with Jamie Vardy scoring after a sharp assist from Wilfred Ndidi.
- 46′ – Goal! Stephy Mavididi scores Leicester’s second, set up by Ndidi.
- 47′ – Goal! Mateta pulls one back for Palace after Tyrick Mitchell’s assist, confirmed after a VAR check.
- 52′ – Yellow card for Wilfred Ndidi for a poor foul.
- 90+1′ – Conor Coady concedes a penalty by fouling Ismaïla Sarr in the box.
- 90+2′ – Goal! Mateta converts the penalty to make it 2-2.
- 90+6′ – Full-time whistle: Crystal Palace 2-2 Leicester.
Fouls & Goals
- Crystal Palace:
- Fouls: 12
- Goals: 2 (Mateta 47′, 90+2’ Pen)
- Leicester City:
- Fouls: 14
- Goals: 2 (Vardy 21’, Mavididi 46’)
Impact on the Points Table
The draw left both teams still searching for their first win of the season. Leicester, after being ahead twice, will feel disappointed, but they move up to 15th in the table. Crystal Palace, meanwhile, are one spot below them in 16th. Both teams remain under pressure as they aim to secure their first victories in upcoming fixtures.
Crystal Palace vs Leicester Man of the Match
Jean-Philippe Mateta was voted Man of the Match for his crucial brace, including the ice-cool penalty that rescued a point for Palace. His performance was pivotal in keeping his team in the game and ultimately securing the draw.
In a captivating Premier League encounter, Crystal Palace vs Leicester ended in a 2-2 draw at Selhurst Park. Despite Leicester City’s early dominance and two-goal lead, Palace’s resilience, spearheaded by Mateta, ensured the points were shared. This result leaves both teams still searching for their first victory of the season. While Palace will be buoyed by their fightback, Leicester will see this as a missed opportunity to climb the table. Both teams will need to regroup as they face difficult fixtures next weekend.
