Crystal Palace vs Shakhtar Donetsk
Crystal Palace
Shakhtar Donetsk
Crystal Palace 2–1 Shakhtar Donetsk
Crystal Palace secured a 2-1 victory over Shakhtar Donetsk in the UEFA Europa Conference League, a result that tells you a great deal about how well Palace have organised themselves in this competition.
Crystal Palace picked up three points at home, extending their winning run.
Plenty of attacking intent from both sides produced an entertaining goal tally.
The result has implications at both ends of the Crystal Palace end of the standings.
Crystal Palace 2-1 Shakhtar Donetsk: Palace Hold Their Nerve to Advance in the Conference League
Crystal Palace secured a 2-1 victory over Shakhtar Donetsk in the UEFA Europa Conference League, a result that tells you a great deal about how well Palace have organised themselves in this competition.
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- 15'Foul
- 25'Own Goal
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- 34'Left foot shot
- 46'
- 52'assist: Tyrick Mitchell
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- 66'off: Jean-Philippe Mateta
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- 78'off: Yéremy Pino
- 88'off: Daichi Kamada
- 89'off: Daniel Muñoz
- 89'off: Adam Wharton
Expected Goals (xG)
How the result affects the UEFA Europa Conference League standings.
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Strasbourg | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 16 |
| 2 |  Raków Częstochowa | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 14 |
| 3 |  AEK Athens | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 13 |
| 5 |  Rayo Vallecano | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 13 |
| 6 | Shakhtar Donetsk | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 13 |
| 7 |  FSV Mainz 05 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 13 |
| 9 |  Lausanne Sport | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 11 |
| 10 | Crystal Palace | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 10 |
What was the final score of Crystal Palace vs Shakhtar Donetsk?
The match finished 2-1 to Crystal Palace.
Who won Crystal Palace vs Shakhtar Donetsk?
Crystal Palace won the match 2-1.
When did Crystal Palace vs Shakhtar Donetsk take place?
The match took place on Thursday, 7 May 2026.
📊 AI-generated recap and structured data
Crystal Palace beat Shakhtar Donetsk 2-1 at Selhurst Park in the UEFA Europa Conference League. Our model backed a Shakhtar win at 38 percent probability; the pick missed. Both teams had arrived in form for goals at both ends, with BTTS landing in each side's last five matches, and Palace's recent record showed one win in their previous three outings. The home side's victory extended their head-to-head advantage over the Ukrainian club. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
The result leaves Crystal Palace in 10th position in the league, with momentum building after two wins in three. Shakhtar remain in 6th but face a widening gap to the top four; their recent form of one win in five matches suggests a potential slide. Both teams' vulnerability at the back, evidenced by 100% BTTS rates, signals tactical exposure that may persist through their respective campaigns.
Crystal Palace v Shakhtar Donetsk · UEFA Europa Conference League · 07/05/2026, 20:00:00