Crystal Palace and Wolves Share the Spoils in Stalemate at Selhurst Park
What a tense and somewhat underwhelming fixture we just witnessed between Crystal Palace and Wolverhampton Wanderers at Selhurst Park. Both teams stepped onto the pitch knowing this match could be a defining point to finish their season strong, yet what we got was a cagey and goalless affair that left both sides a little frustrated and the fans yearning for more action.
Crystal Palace, currently 12th in the Premier League with 50 points, entered this game on decent form. They had won three of their last five, including a fantastic 3-0 win over Aston Villa and a well-earned point against Arsenal. The Eagles were aiming to finish the season on a high, potentially securing their best points tally in a top-flight campaign since the 1991-92 season.
Wolves, on the other hand, sitting 14th with 42 points, have been a bit more inconsistent. After a strong mid-season surge, their form has dipped lately with back-to-back losses against Brighton and Manchester City. They were looking to avoid a third consecutive defeat, especially without scoring—a streak they hadn’t endured since October 2022.
Also Read:- After 28 Years of Dedication, Reutlingen’s “Mister VHS” Says Servus
- Sainsbury’s Changing Room Closures Spark Outrage Among Shoppers
From the first whistle, the tempo was cautious. Palace had slightly more of the ball, finishing the first period with 53.8% possession, but both teams struggled to create meaningful chances. In fact, there was only one shot in the entire opening 10 minutes—and not a single shot on target. The xG numbers told the same story: Palace with 0.0939 and Wolves with 0.09. That’s as even—and uneventful—as it gets.
Despite being at home, Palace seemed to lack cutting edge in the final third. Eberechi Eze and Matheus França were left on the bench at kickoff, and without their flair, there was a visible lack of creativity. Wolves were compact and disciplined, but not particularly threatening going forward. Strand Larsen barely had a touch inside the box.
The match stats highlighted just how flat this game was—Crystal Palace managed just one touch inside the Wolves box, while Wolves failed to enter Palace’s penalty area at all in the first few minutes. There were no corners, no saves, and barely any forward momentum.
This game also continued some interesting trends. Wolves have now failed to keep a clean sheet in their last 23 Premier League away games in London—conceding a total of 50 goals in that run. Palace, meanwhile, extended their record of avoiding defeat in their final home league game to 11 out of the last 12 seasons.
Looking at the bigger picture, Crystal Palace achieved their goal of reaching 50 points, a solid finish considering they didn’t win any of their first eight games of the season. Manager Oliver Glasner has certainly steadied the ship. For Wolves and VÃtor Pereira, there’s work to do in the summer. Their away form and lack of attacking threat today show clear areas for improvement.
So while it won’t go down as a classic, this 0-0 draw still carried weight for both clubs—Palace ending the season with a sense of progress, and Wolves left contemplating how to turn good spells into consistency next term.
Read More:
0 Comments