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Crystal Palace secured the 2025 FA Community Shield trophy by defeating Liverpool in a dramatic penalty shootout at Wembley Stadium on August 10, 2025. The match ended 2-2 after regular time, showcasing a fiercely competitive contest between the two sides. Liverpool took an early lead with a goal from Hugo Ekit, who scored within four minutes of his debut for the club. Crystal Palace responded strongly in the second half, with Mateta scoring a crucial equalizer to level the game and push it towards penalties.

During the penalty shootout, Liverpool’s goalkeeper Henderson made two key saves, but Crystal Palace’s shooters were clinical, with Mateta, Sarr, and Devenny all converting their penalties. Palace won the shootout 3-2, claiming their first-ever FA Community Shield win in the club’s history. This victory marked Palace’s third visit to Wembley that year and their inaugural Community Shield appearance.

The match was broadcast live in the UK on TNT Sports 1 and discovery+, with additional live audio commentary accessible via Palace TV+ for UK audiences. The game was noted for its vibrant atmosphere, particularly as Palace showed great resilience and attacking prowess during the latter stages to force the shootout.

This triumph added the Community Shield to Crystal Palace’s trophy cabinet, a significant achievement following their FA Cup success in the 2024-25 season. Liverpool, as Premier League winners, earned the right to contest the Shield but were ultimately edged out in a compelling contest that underlined the competitive spirit of English football’s traditional curtain-raiser event.

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