May 30 2019

Wilfried Zaha

After Crystal Palace consolidated their place in the Premier League for another season, here is part one of a recap of the 2018/19 campaign.

August

Crystal Palace get their season off to the ideal start by beating Fulham 2-0 at Craven Cottage.

Manager Roy Hodgson commits to the club by signing a one-year extension that ties him until the summer of 2020.

Wilfried Zaha puts transfer rumours to bed by penning a new five-year contract.

Palace suffer their first defeat of the season after a 2-0 reverse at home to Liverpool.

The Eagles crash to a second straight defeat with a 2-1 loss away to Watford.

Palace progress into the third round of the Carabao Cup with a 1-0 win at Swansea City.

September

Hodgson's side lose their third straight league game with a 2-0 loss at home to Southampton.

First-team coach Steven Reid says he is taking a break from football for personal reasons.

Wilfried Zaha makes a generous contribution to the club's ladies team.

Palace claim a 1-0 win away at Huddersfield, with a strike courtesy of Wilfried Zaha.

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Scottish midfielder James McArthur signs a new contract with the Eagles.

The Eagles play out a goalless draw at home to Newcaster United.

Palace secure their passage to the fourth round of the Carabao Cup with a 3-0 win at West Bromwich Albion.

October

Palace concede a late penalty to go down 2-1 at AFC Bournemouth.

Academy midfielder Nya Kirby signs a new four-year contract.

Palace continue their woeful home record with a 1-0 loss against Wolverhampton Wanderers.

Belgian striker Christian Benteke has a minor operation on his knee.

Palace let in two late goals to lose 2-0 away at Everton.

The Eagles halt their three-game losing run with a 2-2 draw at home to Arsenal.

James McArthur retires from international football in order to lengthen his club career.

Palace crash out of the Carabao Cup after a 1-0 loss at Championship side Middlesbrough.

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November

Palace succumb to a 3-1 defeat away at London rivals Chelsea.

Crystal Palace lose by the odd goal at home to Tottenham Hotspur.

Hodgson's troops end their losing run with a 0-0 draw away to Manchester United.

December

Palace beat Burnley 2-0 in a dominant display at Selhurst Park.

The Eagles are defeated in the M23 derby 3-1 away at 10-man Brighton & Hove Albion.

The club signs a 75-year lease on the existing site of their Academy in Beckenham.

Palace lose their second game in a week with a 3-2 defeat against West Ham at the London Stadium.

Palace get back to winning ways with a 1-0 victory at home to Leicester City.

Palace produce one of the scalps of the season with a 3-2 success at league champions Manchester City.

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Palace have to settle for a goalless draw in the Boxing Day clash at home to Cardiff City.

Palace are defeated 1-0 at home to London rivals Chelsea at Selhurst Park.

Review of Palace's 2018/19 - part 2

2018/19 match reports

2018/19 results

2018/19 squad stats

Premier League table