Liverpool vs Crystal Palace – FA Community Shield 2025/26

 

Liverpool will meet Crystal Palace in the 2025 FA Community Shield at Wembley Stadium on Sunday, 10 August 2025. The match brings together the 2024/25 Premier League champions and the FA Cup winners to officially begin the new English football season. While Liverpool are no strangers to this fixture, it will be Crystal Palace’s first-ever appearance in the Community Shield.

 

Palace booked their place by beating Manchester City 1–0 in the FA Cup final at Wembley, lifting their first major trophy in the club’s history. For Liverpool, the Shield offers an early opportunity to add more silverware after claiming their 20th league title with games to spare. Arne Slot’s side return to Wembley with momentum, looking to carry their domestic form into the new campaign.

 

This will be the first competitive meeting between Liverpool and Crystal Palace at Wembley, and only the second time the two clubs have met in a cup final. The first came in 1990, when Liverpool edged Palace 4–3 after extra time in an FA Cup semi-final replay. While Liverpool bring the experience and expectation, Palace will arrive with confidence after a strong end to the previous season and a new sense of purpose under manager Oliver Glasner.

 

Liverpool vs Crystal Palace: Road To Wembley

 

Liverpool Premier League Champions (2024/25) - In Arne Slot's first season in charge of Liverpool Football Club after replacing Jurgen Klopp, Slot did the unthinkable in winning the Premier League title. Liverpool's Premier League win secured title number 20 putting them level with Manchester United, and booked them a place in the Community Shield. This

 

Crystal Palace 1–0 Manchester City (17 May 2025 – FA Cup Final) - Palace’s first major trophy came just three months prior to the Shield. Eberechi Eze scored the only goal of the game, capping off a disciplined performance to beat City in the FA Cup final. That result also sealed Palace’s first-ever place in European competition.

 

Secure Your Liverpool vs Crystal Palace Tickets

 

Community Shield tickets at Wembley are now in high demand, with Liverpool and Crystal Palace fans set to travel in large numbers for this season opener. Official hospitality packages include premium seating, early access to lounges, and a full matchday experience. Whether you’re supporting the champions or the FA Cup winners, Liverpool vs Crystal Palace at Wembley promises a competitive start to the new season.