Crystal Palace booked their place in the FA Cup final with a resounding 3-0 victory over London rivals Fulham in today’s semi-final clash at Wembley. The Eagles, led by the dazzling Eberechi Eze, showcased their clinical edge and defensive resilience to secure a spot in the showpiece event, marking their third FA Cup final appearance in club history and a chance to end a 164-year wait for a major trophy.
The match, played under the iconic Wembley arch on a crisp spring afternoon, saw Palace overcome an early spell of Fulham pressure to assert their dominance with a devastating five-minute salvo before halftime. Goals from Eze, Ismaila Sarr, and substitute Eddie Nketiah sealed a comprehensive triumph, sending the red-and-blue faithful into raptures and silencing the Cottagers’ hopes of a first-ever FA Cup triumph.
Fulham, buoyed by their penalty shootout upset of Manchester United in the quarter-finals, started brightly, controlling possession and probing Palace’s backline. Rodrigo Muniz nearly gave the Whites an early lead in the second minute, weaving past defenders only to drag his shot wide of Dean Henderson’s post.
With today’s victory, Crystal Palace advance to the FA Cup final on May 17, 2025. The Eagles, who lost finals in 1990 and 2016 to Manchester United, now stand one match away from etching their name into footballing folklore. For Fulham, the focus shifts back to their Premier League campaign, where a European push remains within reach.
Palace’s golden era under Glasner continues to gather momentum. With their imperious away form—six straight wins without conceding—and a talisman in Eze firing on all cylinders. Can they finally claim the silverware that has eluded them since 1861?
