Crystal Palace made history on Saturday, May 17, 2025, by defeating Manchester City 1-0 in the FA Cup final at Wembley to secure their first-ever major trophy since the club’s founding over a century ago.
Eberechi Eze gave the South London side a dream start with a 16th-minute goal — the only one of the match — sealing a memorable victory against the reigning football giants. City had a chance to level the score when they were awarded a penalty in the 33rd minute, but Dean Henderson denied Omar Marmoush from the spot with a crucial save.
Palace appeared to have doubled their lead when Daniel Muñoz found the net in the 58th minute, but the goal was ruled out for offside.
Under the leadership of Oliver Glasner, Palace entered the match as underdogs, especially with Manchester City seeking redemption after a challenging Premier League campaign. Yet it was Palace who defied expectations to lift their first major silverware, surpassing their previous best achievement — the Full Members’ Cup win in 1990/91.
The historic triumph also secures Crystal Palace a spot in the league phase of the 2025/26 UEFA Europa League, marking a new era of continental competition for the club.
