Crystal Palace Defeat Liverpool to Win 2025 FA Community Shield
On August 10, 2025, Crystal Palace secured their first-ever FA Community Shield title by beating Liverpool 3-2 on penalties following a 2-2 draw at Wembley Stadium. The match featured the 2024-25 Premier League champions Liverpool and the 2024-25 FA Cup winners Crystal Palace.
The match began with Liverpool taking the lead through Ekitiké’s curling low finish in the 4th minute. Despite a crucial save by Crystal Palace keeper Dean Henderson denying a close-range Gakpo effort, Liverpool’s Frimpong extended their lead with a fortuitous mis-hit cross goal on the 21st minute. Palace responded strongly, with Mateta leveling from the penalty spot in the 17th minute and Sarr equalizing in the 77th minute with a smart finish from Wharton’s pass. Both sides created several chances throughout the game, but the score remained 2-2 at full time.
The tension carried into the penalty shootout where Henderson was the hero, saving two penalties and enabling Mateta, Sarr, and Devenny to score for Palace. Liverpool converted only two of their five penalties, handing the victory to Crystal Palace.
This Community Shield victory marked a historic moment for Palace, their first in the competition and their first major trophy after winning the FA Cup. Liverpool, despite their summer rebuild and changes in the squad, fell short, with the match underscoring a clash between continuity and change in their team dynamics. Notably, full-backs Kerkez and Frimpong showed excellent balance in their play, while Liverpool’s Salah struggled, perhaps due to the altered right flank structure. Crystal Palace became the first new Community Shield winners since Nottingham Forest in 1978, signaling a remarkable achievement for the club.
Final score: Crystal Palace 2 (3) – Liverpool 2 (2) [Penalties]
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