Crystal Palace finally have their first Premier League win of the 2026-27 season, and they earned it the hard way.
The Eagles twice came from behind at Craven Cottage before Ben Chilwell delivered a dramatic late winner to seal a 3-2 victory over Fulham.
It was the kind of comeback that can change the mood around a dressing room.
Fulham struck first in the 11th minute when King’s effort took a deflection off Canvot and flew beyond Dean Henderson.
Palace thought they had responded almost immediately when Kamada found the net, but their celebrations were cut short after VAR ruled the Japan international fractionally offside.
The visitors refused to panic. Khalaili came close to finding an equaliser in the 20th minute, sending his effort narrowly wide of Leno’s post.
Palace then had to survive pressure at the other end, with Khalaili making two crucial blocks during a dangerous Fulham attack.
Henderson was also forced into a huge save from Castagne as the hosts continued to threaten.
Then came the breakthrough Palace desperately needed.
In the 35th minute, Tyrick Mitchell produced a brilliant finish from a tight angle to drag the Eagles level and give Pierre Sage’s side fresh belief.
The momentum, however, did not last long. Fulham regained the advantage shortly before half-time when Palacios reacted quickest after Henderson had saved Garcia’s effort, restoring the hosts’ lead.
Palace went into the break trailing 2-1, but their response after the restart was ruthless.
Mitchell struck again in the 54th minute, completing his brace and bringing Palace level for the second time.
The game was now completely open, with both sides pushing for the decisive goal.
That moment arrived in the 77th minute, and it could hardly have been scripted better.
Ben Chilwell, introduced from the bench after re-joining Crystal Palace earlier in the week, needed just one touch to make an instant impact.
The substitute fired Palace in front with his first touch, sending the travelling supporters into pandemonium.
From there, the Eagles had to withstand a late Fulham push.
Muniz came agonisingly close to rescuing a point in the 86th minute, but his close-range effort flew over the crossbar. Palace held firm.
The final whistle confirmed a remarkable 3-2 victory and, more importantly, Pierre Sage’s first Premier League win as Crystal Palace head coach.
Twice they had been forced to chase the game. Twice Mitchell answered the challenge before Chilwell produced the decisive punch.
For Palace, this was more than three points. It was a statement of character, resilience and belief.
After falling behind twice at Craven Cottage, the Eagles refused to fold.Instead, they kept attacking, kept competing and eventually turned a difficult afternoon into a memorable away victory.
Tyrick Mitchell’s two goals provided the foundation. Ben Chilwell’s instant impact provided the finish.
And Pierre Sage finally has his first Premier League victory with Crystal Palace.
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