West Ham - Crystal Palace Apr 2026

A late scare occurred in the 82nd minute when Palace's scored on the swivel; however, the goal was disallowed after VAR intervened for a handball by Jean-Philippe Mateta in the buildup. Key Player Performances

: Earned Player of the Match honors for his tidy control in the Hammers' midfield. West Ham - Crystal Palace

: Secured the clean sheet with a vital first-half save to deny a certain goal. A late scare occurred in the 82nd minute

: Led a resilient defensive line that secured its second consecutive clean sheet for the first time in the 2025-26 season. League Implications : Led a resilient defensive line that secured

The contest was a tight, defensive affair characterized by missed opportunities for both sides. For Crystal Palace, had two major chances, including a wayward header from a Jefferson Lerma cross. West Ham’s best opportunity came through Konstantinos Mavropanos , whose bullet header required a sharp save from Dean Henderson just before halftime.

The draw left both teams in relatively stable positions toward the end of the campaign: Crystal Palace vs West Ham United Match Preview & Report

According to match reports from The Guardian and official club summaries: