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Crystal Palace Stun Liverpool to Win 2025 FA Community Shield

Crystal Palace pulled off a remarkable upset at Wembley Stadium on Sunday, defeating Premier League champions Liverpool on penalties to claim the 2025 FA Community Shield.

The thrilling encounter ended 2–2 in regulation time before Palace triumphed 3–2 in the penalty shootout.

Liverpool took an early lead in the 4th minute when new signing Hugo Ekitike found the net, assisted by Florian Wirtz. However, Palace hit back after Virgil van Dijk fouled Ismaila Sarr in the penalty area, with Jean-Philippe Mateta calmly converting from the spot.

Both sides traded blows in a fiercely contested match, with goals from each team keeping the scoreline level. The decisive moment came in the shootout when Palace’s goalkeeper pulled off two crucial saves, sealing a famous victory for the Eagles.

The win marks Crystal Palace’s first-ever Community Shield triumph and sets the tone for what could be an exciting 2025/26 season.