Crystal Palace back in Premier League against Newcastle United.

Crystal Palace vs. Newcastle United kicks off at 14:00 [GMT+1] on Sunday, April 12, at Selhurst Park.

The Eagles make their return to Premier League action following a 3-0 win over Fiorentina in Thursday’s Europa Conference League quarter-final clash. Back on the domestic front, 14th-placed Palace head back following a two-game unbeaten run [LWLWD], which they hope to extend to three. Fortunately, their home form against Newcastle can serve as a source of inspiration. After losing their first four home Premier League games against Newcastle, Palace have turned things around, losing just once in their last 10 at Selhurst Park against the Magpies (W3 D6). That resilience at home in this matchup offers encouragement, even if their broader home form this season has been underwhelming. Indeed, Palace have managed just one win in their last 10 home league games (D4 L5), with that sole victory coming against Wolves. Only a couple of sides in the division have picked up fewer home wins this season, highlighting a clear issue with turning familiar surroundings into an advantage. A 4—3—3 formation with Jean-Philippe Mateta, Ismaïla Sarr and Evann Guessand in attack may be seen against the Magpies.

Newcastle, meanwhile, come into this match with a slightly stronger recent head-to-head record overall, losing just one of their last nine league meetings with Palace (W4, D4). Defensive solidity has been key in those encounters, with six clean sheets in their last eight against the Eagles. They also claimed a 2-0 win in the reverse fixture earlier this season and will be aiming to complete a league double for the first time in over a decade. However, recent league form raises concerns for the visitors. Newcastle have lost six of their last nine Premier League matches, a run that places them among the poorest-performing sides in the division over that period. Despite this downturn, there are signs of improvement away from home, with two wins in their last three road games after a difficult start to the season. Another victory here would mark their first run of consecutive away league wins since April 2025. From a managerial perspective, Eddie Howe is on the brink of a notable milestone. With 82 Premier League wins as Newcastle boss, he is just one victory away from equalling the club record held by Bobby Robson and Kevin Keegan. That added incentive could serve as extra motivation for the Magpies when they visit Selhurst Park on Sunday afternoon. A 4—3—3 formation with Anthony Elanga, Anthony Gordon and Harvey Barnes in attack may be seen against the home side.