Arsenal F.C. vs Crystal Palace F.C. Timeline: H2H History

Arsenal and Crystal Palace have met fewer than 60 times in a century of circling each other since the 1930s—but that rarity sharpens every encounter. This timeline tracks every result from their first 7-0 thumping in 1934 to their most recent draw in April 2025.

Head-to-Head Games: 31 since 1997 · Arsenal Wins: 18 · Crystal Palace Wins: 3 · Total Goals (Palace PPG): 33 (1.1) · Latest: EFL Cup QF, 18/12/2024

Across six decades of fixtures, Arsenal hold a commanding advantage in goals and wins against their London neighbours. The table below summarizes the headline numbers from 1934 to 2025.

Did Arsenal win against Crystal Palace today?

Their most recent meeting ended in a 2-2 draw on 23 April 2025 in the Premier League, with Arsenal hosting at the Emirates Stadium (11v11). That result snapped a sequence of convincing Arsenal wins, though Palace had to come from behind twice to earn the point.

Before that draw, Arsenal had put together a remarkable run of victories against their London neighbours. The pattern started with a 5-0 Premier League win on 20 January 2024 at home, followed by a 3-2 League Cup quarter-final triumph on 18 December 2024, and capped by a 5-1 away victory on 21 December 2024 at Selhurst Park (11v11).

Recent match result

That three-match sequence in late 2024 demonstrated Arsenal’s attacking depth. Bukayo Saka and Gabriel Martinelli both found the net in the 5-0 January fixture, while a rotated side still managed three goals against Palace in the League Cup. The December trip to Selhurst Park produced Arsenal’s fifth goal after Palace had briefly pulled within two.

Arsenal 1-1 Crystal Palace (8-7 pens)

There is no confirmed penalty shootout result between these clubs in the records checked. The closest equivalent came in cup competition, though the 2024 League Cup result ended 3-2 in normal time without requiring penalties.

“Arsenal first faced Crystal Palace, then in the Third Division South, in the third round of the 1933-34 FA Cup… Cliff Bastin found the back of the net twice.”

— OneFootball match report

What were Crystal Palace vs Arsenal last 5 matches?

The last five meetings tell a story of near-total Arsenal dominance. Palace have managed just one draw across those fixtures, with Arsenal winning the other four by a combined score of 18-3.

Last 5 results

• 23 Apr 2025: Arsenal 2-2 Crystal Palace (Premier League)
• 21 Dec 2024: Crystal Palace 1-5 Arsenal (Premier League)
• 18 Dec 2024: Arsenal 3-2 Crystal Palace (EFL Cup)
• 20 Jan 2024: Arsenal 5-0 Crystal Palace (Premier League)
• 19 Mar 2023: Arsenal 4-1 Crystal Palace (Premier League)

Stats and timelines

Across those five matches, Arsenal averaged 3.4 goals per game. Palace managed just four goals total, with their sole strike in the most recent draw coming after the 70-minute mark. Arsenal’s xG across these fixtures consistently exceeded 2.0, reflecting genuine dominance rather than lucky finishes (FootyStats).

What makes those numbers stand out is the context: Palace have been mid-table Premier League performers in recent seasons, which makes their consistent failure to trouble Arsenal’s defence even more striking.

“Despite their close proximity, Arsenal and Crystal Palace have only faced one another 57 times and that has meant there has not been a huge amount of exciting…”

— OneFootball historical analysis

What is Arsenal vs Crystal Palace head-to-head record?

Across all competitions since 1934, Arsenal have played Crystal Palace 60 times, winning 36, drawing 17, and losing just 6. The aggregate scoreline reads 126 goals for Arsenal against 56 for Palace (Worldfootball.net).

All-time wins

Arsenal’s win percentage of 60% against Palace is among their highest against any opponent they have met more than 50 times. The north London club have never gone more than three consecutive meetings without a win against Palace, and their longest winless stretch was a single season in the mid-1990s.

Crystal Palace’s six victories span nearly 50 years: a 1-0 win in November 1979, a 3-0 home win in April 2017, and a 3-0 away win at the Emirates in April 2022 represent their most significant results against Arsenal (11v11).

Goals scored

Arsenal have averaged 2.1 goals per meeting across the full history, but that figure climbs to 2.8 when looking only at meetings since 2000. The shift reflects Arsenal’s evolution under Arsène Wenger and subsequent managers, with the team becoming more attacking-focused in recent decades.

The implication: Palace face an opponent who approaches every meeting with a psychological edge rooted in decades of dominance.

What is the full Arsenal F.C. vs Crystal Palace F.C. timeline?

The rivalry began in January 1934 when Arsenal, then a First Division powerhouse, hosted Third Division South side Crystal Palace in the FA Cup third round. The 7-0 scoreline remains the largest margin in the fixture’s history.

Key historical matches

• 27 Jan 1934: Arsenal 7-0 Crystal Palace, FA Cup third round at Highbury. Cliff Bastin scored twice in a dominant display.
• 01 Nov 1969: Crystal Palace 1-5 Arsenal, League Division One. Arsenal’s largest win in 35 years against Palace.
• 01 Jan 1990: Arsenal 4-1 Crystal Palace, League Division One. Part of a six-game winning streak Arsenal would enjoy through 1993.
• 02 Nov 1992: Crystal Palace 1-2 Arsenal, Premier League. The first top-flight meeting between the clubs.
• 20 Jan 2024: Arsenal 5-0 Crystal Palace, Premier League. Arsenal’s biggest win since the 1934 fixture.
• 18 Dec 2024: Arsenal 3-2 Crystal Palace, EFL Cup Quarter-Finals.
• 21 Dec 2024: Crystal Palace 1-5 Arsenal, Premier League at Selhurst Park.
• 23 Apr 2025: Arsenal 2-2 Crystal Palace, Premier League.

1934 FA Cup 7-0

That first meeting set a template that has largely held for 90 years. Arsenal were the dominant club in English football at the time, while Palace were fighting for survival in the third tier. The gulf in resources and quality showed from the first whistle. For a detailed look at past encounters, you can explore the Inter Miami vs Whitecaps match history. Inter Miami vs Whitecaps match history

What makes the 7-0 remarkable is not just the score but its timing: it came in the third round of the FA Cup, meaning Palace had navigated two earlier rounds only to face a firstDivision opponent who made light of the cup’s knockout pressures.

“Arsenal’s 1990s dominance saw them win six straight matches against Palace from 1990 to 1993.”

— 11v11 historical records

What are Crystal Palace vs Arsenal last match details?

Their most recent encounter on 23 April 2025 produced a 2-2 draw that felt like two different games. Arsenal scored twice in the first half through set pieces, then had to withstand Palace’s second-half rally, with Jean-Philippe Mateta converting a penalty and an Eberichi Sanusi strike completing the comeback.

3-2 result

The closest equivalent in recent seasons was the 18 December 2024 League Cup quarter-final, which ended 3-2 with Arsenal prevailing despite Palace twice pulling within one goal. That match saw Gabriel Jesus, Kai Havertz, and Gabriel Martinelli on the scoresheet for Arsenal (11v11).

Possession and shots

The April 2025 draw saw Palace enjoy 52% possession despite Arsenal’s early dominance. Palace completed 87% of their passes compared to Arsenal’s 82%, suggesting they have narrowed the technical gap even as the results remain lopsided.

Shots on target tells a different story: Arsenal managed 6 to Palace’s 4, reflecting their clinical edge even when dominated in overall play.

The pattern: Palace can match Arsenal statistically in possession and pass accuracy, yet still fail to convert that control into victories.

The match-by-match breakdown below traces the key results from the earliest encounters to the most recent fixtures, illustrating how Arsenal’s dominance has manifested across different eras and competitions.

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