Crystal Palace pulled off a historic victory at Wembley, beating Liverpool 3-2 on penalties after a 2-2 draw in the 2025 FA Community Shield — their first appearance in the fixture and first win in the competition.
Liverpool’s big-money signings Hugo Ekitike and Jeremie Frimpong twice put the Premier League champions ahead, but Palace hit back through Jean-Philippe Mateta’s penalty and Ismaila Sarr’s cool finish.
The shootout saw Mohamed Salah fire over, while Alexis Mac Allister and Harvey Elliott were denied by an outstanding Dean Henderson. Youngster Justin Devenny struck the decisive kick to seal Palace’s win, adding to their FA Cup triumph over Manchester City in May.
The match carried emotional weight for Liverpool, still mourning the death of Diogo Jota in a car accident earlier this summer. Players wore “Forever 20” emblems in his honour, and fans paid tribute in the 20th minute.
Despite Liverpool’s £260 million summer spending spree, manager Arne Slot’s new-look side struggled defensively, with Palace repeatedly exploiting space in behind. The Eagles’ fearless display confirmed they can match the league’s elite — and now have silverware to prove it.
