West Ham United 1-2 Crystal Palace: Post-match review, Stats, Key moments

Dive into Ladbrokes’ post-match review of West Ham United 1-2 Crystal Palace in the Premier League on Saturday, 20 September 2025, with stats, key moments and our take on the match.

Well, that was a tough one for West Ham, wasn't it? Losing 1-2 at home to Crystal Palace, it's clear they're struggling to find their rhythm this season. Jarrod Bowen's goal in the 49th minute gave us a glimmer of hope, but Palace's second from Tyrick Mitchell in the 68th sealed the deal. With three losses in their last four games, including a heavy defeat to Chelsea, West Ham's form is worrying. On the flip side, Palace are on a roll, extending their unbeaten run and showing they mean business this season.

Crystal Palace's Jean-Philippe Mateta opened the scoring just before halftime, and that set the tone for the rest of the match. Despite West Ham having more possession, Palace's clinical finishing made all the difference. Tyrick Mitchell's goal in the second half was a real stunner, and it's no surprise he's our Man of the Match. West Ham will need to regroup quickly if they want to climb out of the relegation zone.

Looking at the stats, you'd think West Ham had the upper hand with 57% possession, but football's not just about keeping the ball, is it? Both teams had eight corners each, but it was Palace who made the most of their chances. What's striking is Palace's 83% successful dribble rate compared to West Ham's 67%, showing they were more effective when it mattered. Three yellow cards on each side suggest a feisty affair, but it was Palace's sharpness in front of goal that clinched the win.

The game's turning point came early when Jean-Philippe Mateta put Palace ahead in the 37th minute. That goal just before halftime gave them the momentum going into the break. West Ham responded well with Jarrod Bowen's equaliser in the 49th, but it was Tyrick Mitchell's strike in the 68th that ultimately decided the match. Mitchell's goal was a moment of brilliance, and it's hard to argue with the result after that.

Substitutions played a role too, with West Ham bringing on Niclas Füllkrug in the 59th minute, hoping to change the game's flow. However, it was Palace's Justin Devenny and Jefferson Lerma who made an impact after coming on. The yellow cards were flying, with both teams picking up three each, but it was Palace's discipline and finishing that saw them through.

West Ham lined up with a familiar 4-2-3-1, but it didn't quite click for them today. Jarrod Bowen was the standout, scoring their only goal, but the rest of the team struggled to make an impact. The substitutions of Niclas Füllkrug, Luis Guilherme, and Soungoutou Magassa didn't change the game's course as hoped. With three yellow cards, including one for Max Kilman just before halftime, West Ham's frustration was evident.

Crystal Palace went with a 3-4-2-1, and it worked a treat. Jean-Philippe Mateta's early goal set the tone, and Tyrick Mitchell's later strike sealed the victory. The substitutions of Justin Devenny and Jefferson Lerma added fresh legs and helped maintain their lead. With three yellow cards, Palace showed they were up for the fight, but it was their clinical finishing that made the difference.

Tyrick Mitchell is our Ladbrokes’ Man of the Match, and rightly so. Scoring the winning goal in the 68th minute, Mitchell showed his class with three key passes throughout the game. His contribution was crucial in securing the three points for Palace, and his performance was a standout in a tightly contested match.

Recent Premier League Matches:

• Loss: 1-2 vs Crystal Palace (H)

• Loss: 0-3 vs Tottenham Hotspur (H)

• Win: 3-0 vs Nottingham Forest (A)

• Loss: 1-5 vs Chelsea (H)

Recent Premier League Matches:

• Win: 2-1 vs West Ham United (A)

• Draw: 0-0 vs Sunderland (H)

• Win: 3-0 vs Aston Villa (A)

Sitting in 18th place with just 3 points, West Ham need to turn things around quickly. Their next game is against Everton, who are in 9th with 7 points, on September 29, 2025 at 19:00. This result will surely push them to be more aggressive and focused in their upcoming match.

With a solid 5th place and 9 points, Crystal Palace are flying high. They face a tough test next against league leaders Liverpool, who have 15 points, on September 27, 2025 at 14:00. This win will give them confidence, but they'll need to be at their best to take on the Reds.

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