Crystal Palace-Newcastle duel heats up from the first minutes

The Premier League match between Crystal Palace and Newcastle kicks off this Tuesday, 25 October 2026 at 15:00, Date : 25/10/2026, under the supervision of referee Paul Tierney. Broadcast Live, the duel begins at the stadium, the two sides ready to face each other from the first minutes.

First minute: initial whistles

In the first minute, Jean‑Philippe Mateta (Crystal Palace) wins a free kick in the opponent's half, immediately followed by Adam Wharton (Crystal Palace) who is awarded a free kick in his own half. Both chances are quickly neutralised, the game remains tight.

The first chances

Two minutes after kickoff, Mateta attempts a left‑foot shot at close range, saved by the goalkeeper. A few moments later, Axel Disasi (Crystal Palace) strikes with his right foot from the penalty spot, but his shot is also blocked. Neither of the two shots finds the net.

Newcastle on the attack

William Osula (Newcastle) launches a right‑foot effort from outside the box, creating the visitors' first real threat. Dan Burn (Newcastle) receives a free kick in his own half, followed by a shot in the 8th minute that goes wide. The attempts remain unsuccessful.

Crystal Palace responds

Daichi Kamada (Crystal Palace) attempts a right‑foot shot from outside the box, the previous pass having been delivered by Dwight McNeil. Tyrick Mitchell (Crystal Palace) follows with a shot from the same foot, also wide. A corner conceded by Nico González provides a new opportunity for the Palace.

Quarter‑hour statistics

The possession chart shows 30 % for Crystal Palace against 70 % for Newcastle. Off‑target shots amount to 12 % of the total, while on‑target shots represent 7 % of the total. The number of passes totals 514, of which 68 % are successful, and fouls count eight.

Team line‑ups

Crystal Palace's manager, P. Sage, lines up a 3‑4‑2‑1 formation with Jean‑Philippe Mateta as the striker. For Newcastle, M. Jaissle opts for a 4‑2‑3‑1, with William Osula among the forwards. The substitutes are listed, including Dan Burn and Daichi Kamada ready to come on.

The match continues, the live commentary will keep relaying every action as both clubs look to take the advantage.