There’s nothing quite like a stoppage-time winner to remind you why you watch football. On 22 February 2026, Crystal Palace delivered exactly that against Wolverhampton Wanderers at Selhurst Park, bagging a 1-0 victory that lifted them in the Premier League standings.

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Crystal Palace vs Wolves final score: 1-0 to Crystal Palace ·
Goal scorer: Evann Guessand (90th minute) ·
Wolves red card: Yes (one player sent off) ·
Venue: Selhurst Park, London ·
Date: 22 February 2026

Quick snapshot

1Confirmed facts
2What’s unclear
3Timeline signal
4What’s next
  • Crystal Palace aim to build on first home win since November (BBC Sport)
  • Wolves need to bounce back quickly to avoid dropping further (ESPN)

Eight key facts define this match, with one standout: Crystal Palace’s first Premier League home win since early November.

Fact Value
Match Date 22 February 2026
Kickoff (UTC) 14:00
Venue Selhurst Park, London
Capacity 25,486
Final Score Crystal Palace 1-0 Wolves
Goal Scorer Evann Guessand (90+1′)
Red Cards Wolves (1)
Referee Kirk T. (England)

What is the Crystal Palace vs Wolves Prediction?

Who is favored to win?

  • Crystal Palace were slight underdogs before kickoff. Prediction models gave Palace roughly a 35% win probability, according to ESPN sports data provider.
  • Wolves entered with poor recent form—no wins in their last four league matches—which tilted the odds slightly in Palace’s favour (Sky Sports analysis).

What are the betting odds?

  • Pre-match odds from major bookmakers listed Palace at around 9/4 to win, Wolves at 6/4, and the draw at 12/5 (FOX Sports sports media).
  • The late 1-0 result means an underdog payout for those who backed the home side.
Bottom line: Crystal Palace, despite being underdogs, defied the odds with a stoppage-time win. For bettors, backing Palace’s resilience against struggling Wolves paid off.
The upshot

Crystal Palace’s ability to grind out a win when the match looked destined for a draw shows the kind of grit that keeps teams in the Premier League. With Wolves down to ten men, Palace seized the moment.

Where to Find Crystal Palace vs Wolves Highlights?

Official Premier League highlights

  • Full match highlights are available on the Premier League official website, including the winning goal by Guessand.
  • Extended highlights were broadcast on Sky Sports UK pay-TV broadcaster.

Match summary on YouTube

Soccerway match report

The implication: Fans can access the decisive moment from multiple official sources, but the most complete narrative comes from combining club-produced content with league highlights.

What Were the Results of Crystal Palace vs Wolves?

Final score

Goal scorers

  • Guessand’s goal was assisted by Tyrick Mitchell (FOX Sports sports media).
  • Wolves had a penalty saved earlier in the second half, taken by Tolu Arokodare (Wolverhampton Wanderers FC official highlights).

Key moments

  • 60th minute: Wolves defender Ladislav Krejci received a second yellow card and was sent off (Sky Sports).
  • 65th minute: Wolves awarded a penalty after Adam Wharton fouled Mateus Mane, but Arokodare’s spot-kick was saved.
  • 90+1 minute: Guessand slotted home from a cross to win the match.

The catch: Wolves’ early aggression and numerical disadvantage cost them any chance of taking points. For Palace, patience and a man advantage paid off in the most dramatic fashion.

How to Watch Crystal Palace vs Wolves Live?

TV channels

  • In the UK, the match was broadcast live on Sky Sports Main Event and Premier League channels.
  • In the USA, viewers could stream via Peacock NBC streaming service.

Streaming services

  • International viewers used services like FotMob and live-score apps to follow the action (FotMob live sports app).
  • BBC Sport provided live text commentary and radio updates (BBC Sport UK public broadcaster).

Radio coverage

  • BBC Radio 5 Live carried live commentary for UK listeners.

Why this matters: The breadth of coverage means fans worldwide could follow the drama live, but the late winner made it a match to watch on replay regardless.

What is the Head-to-Head Record Between Crystal Palace and Wolves?

All-time meetings

Recent form

  • In the last five meetings before this match, Palace had two wins, Wolves one win, and two draws.
  • This result extends Palace’s advantage in the rivalry.

Home vs away record

The pattern: Crystal Palace’s home advantage is real and statistically backed. Wolves have struggled to take points from Selhurst Park historically, and this match reinforced that trend.

Timeline signal

  • – Kickoff at Selhurst Park.
  • – Wolves player Ladislav Krejci sent off (second yellow).
  • – Evann Guessand scores winning goal for Crystal Palace.
  • – Crystal Palace 1-0 Wolverhampton Wanderers.

What this means: The turning point was clearly the red card. Wolves’ discipline unraveled, and Palace capitalized in the dying moments.

Confirmed facts

  • Crystal Palace won 1-0 on 22 Feb 2026 (ESPN).
  • Evann Guessand scored in the 90th minute (BBC Sport).
  • Wolves had a red card (Sky Sports).
  • Venue: Selhurst Park (Crystal Palace FC).
  • Attendance: 24,547 (Sky Sports).

What’s unclear

  • Exact minute of the red card (sources vary: 60th or 61st minute) (Sky Sports says 61st; other sources say 60th).
  • Detailed match stats such as possession and shots on target not widely published (FotMob has partial data).
  • Official man-of-the-match award not announced by all platforms.

What the sources say

“Evann Guessand scored his first goal for Crystal Palace with a dramatic 90th-minute winner to sink 10-man Wolverhampton Wanderers 1-0.”

— Premier League official league report

“Crystal Palace beat 10-man Wolves to claim their first home win since early November.”

— BBC Sport UK public broadcaster

Crystal Palace’s comeback win is not just a three-point boost—it’s a morale injection for a team fighting to stay clear of the relegation zone. For Wolves, the red card and missed penalty leave them searching for answers after a second consecutive defeat. The Premier League table now shows Palace climbing, while Wolves slip closer to the drop.

Crystal Palace found a way to win ugly when it counts. For Wolves, the challenge is to rediscover discipline before the gap becomes too wide to close.

Related reading: **Aston Villa vs Crystal Palace: Prediction, H2H, Highlights & Live**

Additional sources

facebook.com, forebet.com, livefootballtickets.com

For a detailed breakdown of the 1-0 victory, check out the full match report and highlights from Selhurst Park.

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Frequently asked questions

When did the Crystal Palace vs Wolves match take place?

It was played on 22 February 2026 at Selhurst Park.

What was the referee’s name in Crystal Palace vs Wolves?

The referee was Kirk T. from England (Sky Sports).

How many yellow cards were shown in the match?

Exact numbers not fully reported, but Wolves’ Ladislav Krejci received two yellows leading to a red card (Sky Sports).

Who was named man of the match?

The official man-of-the-match was not widely published; however, many sources highlighted Evann Guessand for his winning goal (BBC Sport).

What is the capacity of Selhurst Park?

Selhurst Park has a capacity of 25,486 (Crystal Palace FC).

Where can I buy tickets for future Crystal Palace home matches?

Tickets are available through the official Crystal Palace FC website (Crystal Palace FC tickets).

Which competition did the match belong to?

The match was a Premier League fixture (Premier League).

What formation did each team use?

Exact formations were not widely reported; typical setups for both sides are 4-3-3 (Palace) and 3-4-3 (Wolves) based on previous matches.