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Tottenham vs Crystal Palace: Head-to-head Stats and Match Preview

Tottenham host Crystal Palace at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London on 31 October 2026, with kick-off scheduled for 17:30 UTC in the Premier League Regular Season - 9. Both sides arrive under pressure in the early stages of the 2026 campaign, making this London clash more than just another league fixture. With Tottenham vs Crystal Palace stats pointing to a tight mid-table battle, the outcome could shape the direction of both seasons.

In the current Premier League standings, Tottenham sit 14th with 9 points from 8 matches, a goal difference of -2, and a mixed overall record of 2 wins, 3 draws and 3 defeats. Crystal Palace are 17th with 7 points from 8 games and a far worse goal difference of -10, reflecting 2 wins, 1 draw and 5 losses. With only two points separating the sides and both needing to move away from the lower reaches of the table, the stakes for this fixture are significant in the context of the league campaign.

Head-to-head record

The record shows a competitive recent history between Tottenham and Crystal Palace in the Premier League.

  • Previous meetings: 5
  • Tottenham wins: 2
  • Draws: 0
  • Crystal Palace wins: 3

Tottenham vs Crystal Palace Timeline & Historical Context

Looking at the Tottenham vs Crystal Palace timeline from the available fixtures, all five recorded meetings come from Premier League action across the 2023, 2024 and 2025 seasons. The pattern is one of swings in momentum, with both clubs enjoying strong spells in this mini-rivalry.

On 2 March 2024 in the Premier League Regular Season - 27, Tottenham hosted Crystal Palace at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium and claimed a 3-1 home victory after a goalless first half. That result underlined Tottenham’s ability to turn home advantage into points. However, the following meeting on 27 October 2024 in Regular Season - 9 saw Crystal Palace respond at Selhurst Park, winning 1-0 after leading 1-0 at half-time, highlighting Palace’s resilience on their own ground.

The 2024–25 season brought further twists. On 11 May 2025 in Regular Season - 36, Crystal Palace travelled to Tottenham Hotspur Stadium and secured a 2-0 away win, leading 1-0 at the break and keeping a clean sheet. That away success was followed by another Palace victory on 28 December 2025 in Regular Season - 18, when Crystal Palace beat Tottenham 1-0 at Selhurst Park, again protecting a 1-0 half-time lead. The most recent entry in the Tottenham vs Crystal Palace timeline came on 5 March 2026 in Regular Season - 29, with Crystal Palace winning 3-1 away at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium after going into half-time 3-1 up. Those results underline how Palace have recently turned this fixture to their advantage, including on Tottenham’s turf.

Tottenham vs Crystal Palace Head to Head Overall Breakdown

The head-to-head numbers provide a clear statistical split between the two sides in recent Premier League meetings.

Overall Record & Goals:

  • Total Goals Scored: Tottenham 5 - 7 Crystal Palace
  • Average Goals per Match: Tottenham 1.00 vs Crystal Palace 1.40

Venue Split Performance:

  • At Tottenham Hotspur Stadium: 3 matches played here — Tottenham won 1 (as home side), Crystal Palace won 2 (as away side), 0 draws
  • At Selhurst Park: 2 matches played here — Crystal Palace won 2 (as home side), Tottenham won 0 (as away side), 0 draws

Tottenham vs Crystal Palace Last Results: Past Direct Meetings

Here are the Tottenham vs Crystal Palace last results in recent competitive fixtures:

  • 05 March 2026: Tottenham 1-3 Crystal Palace (Half-time: 1-3) – Premier League Regular Season - 29
  • 28 December 2025: Crystal Palace 1-0 Tottenham (Half-time: 0-1) – Premier League Regular Season - 18
  • 11 May 2025: Tottenham 0-2 Crystal Palace (Half-time: 0-1) – Premier League Regular Season - 36
  • 27 October 2024: Crystal Palace 1-0 Tottenham (Half-time: 1-0) – Premier League Regular Season - 9
  • 02 March 2024: Tottenham 3-1 Crystal Palace (Half-time: 0-0) – Premier League Regular Season - 27

Recent Form: Last 5 Matches Breakdown

Last 5 Tottenham Matches Results and Stats

Tottenham’s recent Premier League form has been inconsistent but not disastrous, reflected in a season-to-date record of 2 wins, 3 draws and 3 defeats from 8 matches. They have been slightly more productive at home, scoring 5 goals and conceding 6 in 4 matches, while their overall scoring rate stands at 1.0 goals per game and 1.3 conceded. Three clean sheets in the league underline some defensive resilience, but four matches without scoring point to attacking inconsistency that could be decisive against Crystal Palace.

  • Recent Results Summary: Win 2, Draw 3, Lose 3 (season to date)

Last 5 Crystal Palace Matches Results and Stats

Crystal Palace arrive with more alarming defensive numbers. Season to date, they have 2 wins, 1 draw and 5 defeats from 8 Premier League fixtures, conceding 19 goals at an average of 2.4 per match. Away from home they have allowed 9 goals in 4 games, while scoring 3, mirroring their overall attacking average of 1.1 goals per game. Palace have managed just one clean sheet and have failed to score in four league outings, underlining both defensive vulnerability and attacking volatility ahead of the trip to Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

  • Recent Results Summary: Win 2, Draw 1, Lose 5 (season to date)

Historical Statistical Verdict

Taken together, the head-to-head record and current-season form paint a nuanced picture. Historically across these five recent Premier League meetings, Crystal Palace hold a narrow edge with 3 wins to Tottenham’s 2, and a 7-5 goal advantage, including two victories at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Venue splits show Palace have been unusually effective both home and away in this fixture, while Tottenham’s lone home success came in March 2024. However, league form in 2026 tilts some of the underlying metrics towards the hosts: Tottenham’s defensive record is stronger and their goal difference is less severe, while Crystal Palace’s high goals-against figures raise concerns. Overall, the stats suggest a matchup where Tottenham’s slightly more stable season form is balanced against a recent head-to-head pattern that has favoured Crystal Palace, setting up a compelling Premier League encounter at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

Tottenham vs Crystal Palace H2H Statistics updated on 26 October 2026.

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