Palace Make History in Thrilling Brighton Derby
Record-Breaking Victory
Crystal Palace etched their name in the history books with a dramatic 2-1 win over rivals Brighton – securing their first top-flight double over the Seagulls since 1932/33. The victory also set a new Premier League record as Palace became the first team to win a home game after receiving two red cards.
Heroes Emerge
- Joel Ward maintained his unbeaten derby record (11 games) with a gutsy late cameo at age 35
- Jean-Philippe Mateta continued his hot streak (23 non-penalty goals since Glasner arrived)
- Daniel Muñoz delivered another clutch Selhurst Park strike after his Millwall winner
Unbreakable Spirit
Despite finishing with nine men, Palace’s resilience shone through:
- Guéhi selflessly passing the armband to veteran Ward
- Lacroix sprinting to console red-carded Nketiah
- Henderson’s heroic late save preserving the historic win
With European qualification still possible and an FA Cup semi-final looming, Selhurst Park is buzzing with belief.
This victory – forged through grit and unity – epitomizes Glasner’s transformative impact.
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