August 10, 2025 – London, England — Crystal Palace lifted the FA Community Shield, beating Liverpool 3–2 on penalties after a 2–2 draw at Wembley.
Key Moments & Standout Performances
- Scoring timeline: Hugo Ekitike (4′) put Liverpool ahead from a Florian Wirtz combination; Jean‑Philippe Mateta (17′ pen) leveled; Jeremie Frimpong (21′) restored the Reds’ lead before Ismaïla Sarr (77′) forced the shootout.
- Dean Henderson was the hero, saving two spot‑kicks in the shootout (from Alexis Mac Allister and Harvey Elliott) after Mohamed Salah missed the first attempt. Justin Devenny converted the decisive penalty for Palace.
- Attendance was 82,645, with a pre‑match tribute to Diogo Jota noted before kickoff.
What It Means
- The trophy marks Palace’s first Community Shield title, adding to their FA Cup triumph and underscoring the momentum under Oliver Glasner.
- For Liverpool, Arne Slot pointed to defensive tightening as an immediate priority despite bright debuts from new signings.
What’s Next
- Liverpool turn focus to their league opener (as flagged in post‑match coverage), while Palace look to carry this resilience into the start of their campaign amid ongoing European‑competition questions.
In summary: Palace clawed back twice in regulation and rode Dean Henderson’s shootout saves to claim silverware at Wembley, a statement win that caps their rise and gives Liverpool early lessons for the season ahead.
Information from ESPN, Reuters, The Guardian, and Yahoo Sports was used in this article.
