Chelsea vs Crystal Palace — Ongoing Match Snapshot (Live)

Match: Crystal Palace vs Chelsea
Competition: Premier League (2025/26 season)
Kick-off: ~2:00 PM UK Time (likely already in progress)

Half-Time Status

• According to The Guardian’s live clockwatch, Chelsea were leading Crystal Palace 1–0 at half-time after Estevão scored from a defensive mistake. Palace pushed forward at times, but Chelsea looked dangerous on the counter.

Match Flow So Far

• Chelsea Goal: Estevão capitalized on a slip in the Palace defense to give Chelsea the lead.

• Crystal Palace have had pressure moments and tested Chelsea backline.

• Chelsea’s clinical counter-attacking approach has been key to their current lead.

• Palace push for equalizer → Look for set-piece pressure and overlaps. Chelsea counter → Speed from the wings could decide if they extend their lead.

Selhurst Park, London – Chelsea have taken control in south London with two goals and are pushing for a strong away win.

First Half Highlights

• 34’ GOAL – Estêvão (Chelsea) 0–1
  Chelsea took the lead midway through the first half. Estêvão got onto the end of a quick move and fired home to break the deadlock, giving the Blues the advantage going into the break.

Half-Time Score
Crystal Palace 0–1 Chelsea
Chelsea lead going into the break thanks to the Brazilian winger’s strike.

Second Half Action

• 50’ GOAL – João Pedro (Chelsea) 0–2
  Early in the second half Chelsea doubled their advantage. Estêvão turned provider, playing a clever pass behind the Palace defence, and João Pedro finished clinically to make it 2–0.

53’ Save – Henderson denies Chelsea
Palace goalkeeper Dean Henderson produced an excellent double save first to deny Estêvão and then block a follow-up from Cucurella, keeping Palace hopes alive.

55’ Crystal Palace pressure
Palace battled back into the game with some build-up play, but Chelsea’s defence stood firm to protect their two-goal lead.

Chelsea’s fast start to the second half gave them momentum and a comfortable buffer.

Estêvão’s involvement was pivotal, scoring one and creating the second.

Crystal Palace have looked threatening intermittently, but Chelsea’s defensive discipline has limited clear opportunities.

64’ — Enzo Fernández (Chelsea) penalty 0–3
Chelsea were awarded a penalty after a handball decision. Enzo Fernández calmly converted from the spot, sending the goalkeeper the wrong way and sealing the result.

Chelsea dominated possession and chances throughout the game and were clinical in front of goal.

Palace struggled to create clear opportunities and were beaten at the back multiple times.

Estêvão was a constant threat and finished the game with a goal and an assist.

72’ — Adam Wharton (Crystal Palace) red card
Palace were reduced to 10 men after Wharton received a second yellow card, making the visitors’ job easier.

88’ — Chris Richards (Crystal Palace) 1–3
Palace grabbed a late consolation through Chris Richards from a corner as Chelsea eased off slightly in the closing stages.

Crystal Palace 1–3 Chelsea
Chelsea climbed to fourth place in the Premier League table with this crucial away victory. Palace, meanwhile, remain in a challenging run of form.