The 2025 FA Cup Final has been confirmed with Crystal Palace and Manchester City facing off at Wembley on Saturday 17th May. Crystal Palace are in the final for the third time in their history, while Man City are in the final for the third consecutive season. This game will be broadcast live on both the BBC and ITV, with channels and kick-off time still to be confirmed.
Over 1.5 Crystal Palace goals
Crystal Palace have scored two goals in each of their past four games against Man City.
Kevin De Bruyne to score or assist
Kevin De Bruyne has been directly involved in 16 goals in 19 games against Crystal Palace across all competitions. He hasn’t been directly involved in more goals against a single club in his career.
How both teams go into Crystal Palace vs Man City
Crystal Palace haven’t won a major trophy in their 164-year history. But they’ll have an opportunity to finally get one in the cabinet at Wembley. The Eagles have been beaten finalists in the FA Cup twice before, losing in 1989-90 and 2015-16. Last time out they lost to Manchester United, so they’ll be hoping to avoid more heartbreak to a Manchester club. Palace have been excellent in the FA Cup this season, keeping clean sheets in four of their five games so far this season. They’ve knocked out Stockport County, Doncaster Rovers, Millwall, Fulham and Aston Villa to reach the final.
Man City are no strangers to the FA Cup final, having been there in each of the past two seasons. Both finals came against Man Utd, and Man City had mixed results, winning one and losing the other. Overall, they’ve won seven FA Cups, with only five clubs lifting the trophy more. So far this season, Man City have knocked out Salford City, Leyton Orient, Plymouth Argyle, Bournemouth and Nottingham Forest. It was a 2-1 victory over the latter that sealed a return to the final.
Crystal Palace team news
Cheick Doucoure and Chadi Riad are both out for the season for Palace.
Man City team news
Man City will hope Erling Haaland is available by the time the final comes around, and Rodri could also potentially be in line for a return. But Nathan Ake is expected to miss out.
Crystal Palace vs Man City head-to-head
Man City are unbeaten in their past seven games against Crystal Palace, winning four.
| Crystal Palace vs Man City H2H | |||||||
| Date | Score | Competition | |||||
| 12/04/25 | Man City 5-2 Crystal Palace | Premier League | |||||
| 07/12/24 | Crystal Palace 2-2 Man City | Premier League | |||||
| 06/04/24 | Crystal Palace 2-4 Man City | Premier League | |||||
| 16/12/23 | Man City 2-2 Crystal Palace | Premier League | |||||
| 11/03/23 | Crystal Palace 0-1 Man City | Premier League | |||||