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Crystal Palace 3 - 3 AFC Bournemouth

Thrilling Premier League Clash Ends 3-3: Mateta's Hat-Trick Salvages Crystal Palace Against AFC Bournemouth at Selhurst Park
Crystal Palace 3 - 3 AFC Bournemouth
Crystal Palace and AFC Bournemouth have a competitive Premier League rivalry with both teams having notable matches recently. In their most current encounter on October 18, 2025, at Selhurst Park, the game ended in a thrilling 3-3 draw. AFC Bournemouth took an early two-goal lead in the first half, with the second goal scored by Eli Kroupi Jr.  Despite Bournemouth's strong start and holding a 2-0 lead at halftime, Crystal Palace's Jean-Philippe Mateta delivered an outstanding performance in the second half, scoring a hat-trick to secure a comeback for Palace and deny Bournemouth three points. Historically, the teams have traded wins and draws in recent seasons prior to this match, with results including Bournemouth’s 2-0 Premier League victories both home and away and Palace's own 2-0 successes, as well as several goalless draws.  Both clubs demonstrate a balance of offensive threat and defensive discipline in the league standings.  For example, at this point in the 2025 season…