Despite another strong display, Palace Women fell short in a 3-0 defeat at Selhurst Park to title hopefuls Manchester City.
The game was restricted to very few chances in the first half, thanks in part to Palace's resolute defending and organisation.
City managed to open the scoring just before the half time whistle however, as England international Jess Park found the top corner with a stunning long-range effort.
The away side doubled their lead five minutes after half time, as a fortunate rebound landed at the feet of Netherlands international Jill Roord, who converted the chance from close range.
Palace then had their best spell of the game, with Katie Stengel striking the post on the 66th minute after a fantastic cross from Ashleigh Weerden.
Khadija Shaw put the result beyond doubt on the 73rd minute, as she headed a fine cross from Park into the net.
Next up for Palace is Everton at the VBS Community stadium in Sutton, and tickets are available here.
Palace: Yañez (GK), Gibbons, Aspin, Woodham, Green, Potter, Cato (Arthur, 78), Blanchard (Atkinson, 78) , Riley (Larkin, 56), Hopcroft (Weerden, 45), Stengel (Sharpe, 72)
Subs not used: Majasaari
Man City: Keating (GK), Ouahabi, Greenwood (Thomas, 58), Kennedy, Casparij, Park (Coombs, 72), Roord (Blindkilde, 72), Hasegawa, Fujino, Shaw, Hemp (Kelly, 58)
Subs not used: Startup (GK), Prior, O'Carroll, Murphy
