Crystal Palace heads to the South Coast on Sunday, looking to break a nine-match winless streak in the Premier League.
Currently 15th in the league, the team is close to the relegation zone. Manager Oliver Glasner is dealing with a squad that has struggled to score goals lately. Since mid-December, Palace has fallen short of their Expected Goals (xG) by over eight goals. However, they have shown resilience in derbies, drawing seven out of the last 13 matches against Brighton. A positive result today is crucial for relieving pressure on the team.
Crystal Palace Team News
Oliver Glasner has good news with the return of a key midfielder. Adam Wharton is back after a one-match suspension. However, Eddie Nketiah will miss the game due to injury. Glasner is likely to depend on Ismaïla Sarr for goals, who has netted nine times this season and scored twice in his last match at the Amex.
Dean Henderson will be in goal, backed by a defensive trio that includes Maxence Lacroix. Daniel Muñoz and Tyrick Mitchell will act as wing-backs. In midfield, Wharton will pair with Will Hughes for defensive support. Yeremy Pino and Brennan Johnson will back Sarr in a fluid front line. Palace needs to be more clinical to avoid being the lowest-scoring team since Matchday 16.
Crystal Palace Predicted Lineup
Crystal Palace predicted XI: Henderson; Richards, Lacroix, Riad; Muñoz, Hughes, Wharton, Mitchell; I. Sarr, Pino, Johnson
When will the match kick off?
The match will be held at the American Express Stadium on Sunday, 8 February 2026, with kick-off scheduled for 14:00 GMT.
How to watch Brighton vs Crystal Palace?
Fans in the UK can watch the match live on Sky Sports Main Event, with coverage starting one hour before kick-off on TV and the Sky Go app.
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