The 2025 FA Community Shield, held on August 10 at Wembley Stadium in London, featured the 2024–25 Premier League winners Liverpool and the 2024–25 FA Cup winners Crystal Palace. This match marked Crystal Palace's first appearance in the Community Shield after their historic FA Cup victory, while Liverpool aimed to claim their 17th Shield title, having won 16 previously.

The Community Shield traditionally opens the English football season, pitting the reigning league champions against the FA Cup holders in a single match. For 2025, Liverpool, managed by Oliver Glasner, came into the game with significant squad changes, having been Europe's biggest spenders in the summer transfer window. Notable acquisitions included Florian Wirtz, Jeremie Frimpong, Milos Kerkez, and Hugo Ekitike, with ongoing interest in Alexander Isak. In contrast, Crystal Palace had maintained the core of their successful FA Cup-winning squad and focused on retaining key players like Eberechi Eze and captain Marc Guehi amid transfer speculation.

The game kick-off was scheduled for 3 p.m. BST (10 a.m. ET), with Crystal Palace acting as the home team. Liverpool unveiled their new 2025-26 away kits during the fixture. The match rules allowed for 90 minutes of playing time and proceeded directly to a penalty shoot-out if the scores were level, without extra time. Fans could follow the game live on TNT Sports 1 and via streaming on discovery+ and ESPN+ platforms.

The match was also highlighted as an important indicator of Liverpool's readiness for the upcoming Premier League season, while Crystal Palace sought to capitalize on Liverpool’s defensive vulnerabilities. This Community Shield match continued Liverpool's rich history in the competition, being their 25th appearance, and presented a significant occasion for Crystal Palace's first major appearance in the fixture.

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Additional event day information included ticketing through the respective clubs, a restricted bag policy at Wembley, and hospitality options offering luxury matchday experiences alongside transport services via National Express.


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