What is arsenal vs crystal palace f.c. timeline?

Here is a timeline of major events in the Arsenal vs Crystal Palace F.C. rivalry:

  • The first meeting between Arsenal and Crystal Palace took place in 1907 in the Southern Football League. Arsenal won 1-0.
  • The first top-flight encounter between the two sides was in 1979 in Division One, with Arsenal winning 2-0.
  • One of the most memorable games in the rivalry was a League Cup tie in 1991, when Crystal Palace overcame a 2-1 deficit in the final minutes to win 3-2 at Highbury. The winning goal was scored by Simon Osborn in injury time.
  • Another memorable game was in 2017, when Crystal Palace ended Arsenal's 22-game unbeaten run in the Premier League with a 3-2 win at Selhurst Park.
  • Overall, Arsenal have a much better record in the fixture, having won 28 times compared to Crystal Palace's 10, with 16 draws.
  • The two sides have also faced each other in FA Cup and League Cup matches, with Arsenal winning all four of their FA Cup meetings and two of their four League Cup meetings.
  • In recent years, the rivalry has been intensified by the fact that former Arsenal legend Patrick Vieira is now the manager of Crystal Palace.