Crystal Palace vs Wolves – Match preview and team news
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Crystal Palace return to Selhurst Park this afternoon, desperate to banish the ghosts of their recent collapse and secure a vital win against a resurgent Wolverhampton Wanderers side.
The Eagles enter this match following a quick turnaround after a 1–1 draw against HSK Zrinjski Mostar in the Europa Conference League on Thursday. Domestically, they are looking to respond to a crushing 3–2 defeat to Burnley in their last home outing, where they surrendered a two-goal lead despite a brace from new signing Jørgen Strand Larsen. Despite winning just one of their last 11 Premier League matches, Palace remain eight points clear of the drop zone.
Wolverhampton Wanderers, meanwhile, travel to the capital buoyed by a dramatic 2–2 comeback draw against league leaders Arsenal. Though they remain bottom of the table with just 10 points, Rob Edwards’ side is now three matches unbeaten across all competitions. However, the “Old Gold” face a significant mental hurdle at Selhurst Park, a venue where they have suffered five consecutive top-flight defeats.
Crystal Palace vs Wolves – Match preview and team news
- Date: Sunday, 22 February 2026
- Kick-off: 14:00 GMT
- Venue: Selhurst Park, London
- Referee: Tom Kirk
- VAR: Stuart Attwell
- Last Meeting: Wolves 0–2 Palace (22 Nov 2025), Premier League
Team News
Crystal Palace
Oliver Glasner is managing a significant injury list, with Cheick Doucouré, Eddie Nketiah, and Jean-Philippe Mateta all confirmed absentees. Jefferson Lerma also remains sidelined following an injury against Burnley. Defenders Maxence Lacroix and Chadi Riad both face late fitness tests after sustaining knocks during the midweek trip to Bosnia.
Wolves
Rob Edwards received a boost with Angel Gomes passed fit after a back issue kept him out of training earlier this week. Captain Toti has returned to training following a long-term hamstring injury and could be involved, but Hwang Hee-chan remains out with a calf problem.
Form
Crystal Palace
The Eagles have struggled for consistency at Selhurst Park, winning just 37.5% of their Premier League points at home this season. Their last league outing at home saw them throw away a two-goal lead to lose 3–2 to Burnley. Notably, Palace are currently winless in their last eight Premier League home games, their longest such run since 1997. However, they boast a formidable record against Sunday’s visitors, having won their last five consecutive home league games against Wolves.
Wolves
The Magpies of the Midlands arrive full of confidence after going three matches unbeaten, including the spirited 2–2 draw with Arsenal. Following a draw with Nottingham Forest and an FA Cup win over Grimsby, Rob Edwards’ side is showing signs of a fightback. Notably, however, Wolves remain winless in their last 15 Premier League away games and are the only side in England’s top four tiers without a road win this term. They have also struggled in the capital, winning just one of their last 11 away league games against London sides.
Predicted Lineups
Crystal Palace Predicted XI: Henderson; Richards, Canvot, Riad; Munoz, Wharton, Kamada, Mitchell; Sarr, Pino; Strand Larsen
Wolves Predicted XI: Sa; Mosquera, Bueno, Krejci; R. Gomes, J. Gomes, Andre, Mane, H. Bueno; Arokodare, Armstrong
How to Watch Crystal Palace vs Wolves?
The match will be televised live in the UK on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Premier League. Fans can also stream the action via the Sky Go app.
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