Crystal Palace vs West Ham

By Ananya Rao / 21.04.2026

Did Crystal Palace and West Ham’s clash yield any decisive outcomes? The answer is no, as the match ended in a 0-0 draw.

This result leaves Crystal Palace with 43 points, placing them five points off the European qualification spots. They remain competitive, especially with their upcoming semifinal match against Shakhtar Donetsk in the Conference League.

West Ham, on the other hand, is two points clear of relegation, sitting just above Tottenham Hotspur. The Hammers have struggled this season but managed to win four of their last eight league games.

Palace has shown resilience lately. They have lost only one of their last five league matches and remain unbeaten in six home games across all competitions, conceding just once during this stretch. Jean-Philippe Mateta has been a standout player for them, scoring ten goals this season.

Yet, despite their recent form, both teams faced challenges leading into this match. West Ham was missing key players due to injuries—Eddie Nketiah, Evann Guessand, and Maxence Lacroix were ruled out, while Adam Wharton was a doubt.

Historically, Crystal Palace has dominated recent encounters with West Ham, securing successive Premier League victories over them prior to this match. Joe Prince-Wright predicted that West Ham would secure a significant away win before the game began.

Looking ahead, Crystal Palace will face Liverpool next on April 22, 2026. Meanwhile, West Ham will host Everton on the same day. Both matches carry significant weight for each team’s aspirations this season.

Details remain unconfirmed about any further developments regarding player injuries or tactical adjustments following this match.