Crystal Palace vs West Ham Preview: April 20, 2026
Crystal Palace host West Ham at Selhurst Park, London, on 20 April 2026 in Premier League Regular Season - 33. Palace sit 13th on 42 points with a goal difference of -1, while West Ham are 17th on 32 points and -17, adding extra weight to this mid-table clash.
Crystal Palace Availability
Crystal Palace face multiple concerns.
- C. Doucoure (Knee Injury) is sidelined.
- E. Guessand (Injury) is sidelined.
- E. Nketiah (Thigh Injury) is sidelined.
- M. Lacroix (Injury) is doubtful.
- A. Wharton (Injury) is doubtful.
A. Wharton’s status is particularly significant: he has provided 5 assists and is among Palace’s top creators. Leading scorer J. Mateta, with 10 league goals, is fully available and central to their attacking threat.
There are no listed suspensions for Palace, and no players are ruled out due to yellow cards or red cards.
West Ham Availability
West Ham’s main absentee is in goal.
- L. Fabianski (Back Injury) is sidelined.
Key attacker J. Bowen, with 8 goals and 8 assists, is available and remains West Ham’s primary offensive outlet. No suspensions are reported, with no players missing through yellow cards or red cards.
Impact Summary
Palace risk losing significant creativity if A. Wharton does not feature, potentially reducing supply to J. Mateta. West Ham’s outfield attacking output remains intact with J. Bowen fit, but the absence of L. Fabianski could impact defensive stability rather than their goal threat.
