Chelsea’s confrontation against Crystal Palace went out without goals, after it ended in a negative tie on Sunday evening at Stamford Bridge, in the opening round of the Premier League 2025-2026 season. The meeting witnessed the cancellation of an early goal for the guest team after returning to video technology.
How did the referee cancel the goal of Crystal Palace?
The 13th minute witnessed a milestone when Iberichi Isi Isi shook Chelsea, but the joy of Crystal Palace was not completed after the referee canceled the goal after returning to the video technology, which proved a mistake on defender Mark Joya before scoring, to continue the negative tie until the end.
Chelsea formation in the face of Crystal Palace
Chelsea entered the meeting with a squad that included Robert Sanchez in the goalkeeper, and in the defense, Reese James, Chaloba, Josh Atchimbong, and Mark Kokurilla. While Caesido, Enzo Fernandez, Neno, and in the attack, Enzo Marisca relied on Cole Palmer, Gitans, and Joao Pedro.
Chelsea after an exceptional season
The Blues fought with high spirits after the team returned its prestige during the past year, when he crowned the 2025 Club World Cup in the new system in the United States, after a wide victory over Paris Saint -Germain with three. The team also added the European Conference League title last May, to strengthen its position as the most harmonious English club for titles in the current century with 21 championships.
When was Chelsea crowned the last time in the English Premier League?
The last crowning of the Blues returns to the Premier League title to 2017, before Manchester City and Liverpool dominated the tournament. Last season, Chelsea finished the competitions in fourth place, 15 points behind leaders Liverpool.
History of Chelsea and Crystal Palace confrontations
According to the statistics of “Transfers Market”, the two teams met in 55 official confrontations before today’s meeting, during which Chelsea won 33 victories, compared to 14 victory for Crystal Palace, while 8 games ended in a draw. Chelsea players scored 103 goals, while their net received 50 goals.
