The big picture

Crystal Palace come in 10th on the ladder with 9 points; London City Lionesses are 3rd on 19. London City Lionesses are the side higher up the table.

Crystal Palace are 1–4–3 in Women's Super League 2026-27, averaging 0.9 goals for and 2.1 against.

London City Lionesses are 5–2–1 in Women's Super League 2026-27, averaging 2.5 goals for and 1.3 against.

Form

Crystal Palace have won zero of their last five and most recently lost to Brighton & Hove Albion 1–2.

London City Lionesses have won three of their last five and most recently lost to Manchester City 1–2.

Crystal Palace have lost their last three.

Head to head

We have no previous meeting between these two on record, so this one is a genuine first look.

Players to watch

For Crystal Palace, watch Lexi Lloyd-Smith (0.3 goals a game in 2026-27) and Bethany England (0.1 goals a game in 2026-27).

For London City Lionesses, watch Kadidiatou Diani (0.4 goals a game, 3 assists in 2026-27) and Daniëlle van de Donk (0.4 goals a game, 4 assists in 2026-27).

At VBS Community Stadium

Crystal Palace have won 2 of their last 12 at VBS Community Stadium.

What the numbers say

On form, ladder, London City Lionesses go in as clear favourites.