Premier League – Archie Gray scores as Tottenham Hotspur beat Crystal Palace 1-0

Another key match in the 18th round of the 2025/26 Premier League season saw Tottenham Hotspur defeat Crystal Palace 1-0 away from home, thanks to a goal from Archie Gray.

In the 13th minute of the match, Crystal Palace created an attacking opportunity. Justin Devonny passed the ball to Will Hughes, who took a long-range shot, but the ball went over the goal.

In the 16th minute, Tottenham Hotspur attempted a counter-attack. Richarlison received the ball in the penalty area and fired a shot into the net, but after VAR intervention, it was determined that Lucas Berribal was offside, and the goal was disallowed. In the 20th minute, Adam Walton passed the ball to Matteta, whose long-range shot went wide.

In the 22nd minute, Archie Grein fouled an opposing player and received a yellow card from the referee. In the 23rd minute, Jeremy Pino received a pass from Justin Devonny and unleashed a powerful shot, but the ball went directly over the post.

In the 25th minute, Crystal Palace took a free kick, and Mateta headed the ball but it went over the bar. In the 34th minute, Jade Spence made a mistake, and Adam Walton gained possession and fired a low shot from inside the box, but the ball was caught by Tottenham Hotspur goalkeeper Vicario.

In the 41st minute, Lucas Belival orchestrated an attack, but Muani's follow-up shot went wide. In the 42nd minute, Pedro Polo took a corner, Richarlison headed the ball across, and Archie Gray headed it into the net, giving Tottenham a 1-0 lead.

In the 55th minute of the second half, Crystal Palace launched a passing combination, and Justin Devonny received the ball in the penalty area, turned and shot, but the ball went over the goal. In the 61st minute, Lucas Berival suffered an injury and was replaced by Palinha after being unable to continue.

In the 67th minute, Nketiah dribbled into the penalty area and crossed the ball, but no teammate was there to meet it. In the 73rd minute, Wilson Oddober received a pass from his teammate and shot, but the ball was saved by Crystal Palace goalkeeper Dean Henderson.

In the 75th minute, Tottenham Hotspur launched an attack. Kudus crossed the ball into the box, and Richarlison received it and slotted it home. However, after VAR intervention, it was ruled offside, and the goal was disallowed again. In the 81st minute, Richarlison dribbled into the penalty area and curled a shot, but the ball was intercepted by Crystal Palace goalkeeper Dean Henderson.

In the 87th minute, Wilson Odober received a pass from his teammate and took a long-range shot from the edge of the penalty area, but unfortunately the ball hit the post.

Tottenham Hotspur ultimately defeated Crystal Palace 1-0 away from home.