Reflecting on the moment, Gibbons said: “Bittersweet I think, obviously I'm sad to be retiring but I've said before that I think it is the right time.
"It was nice that I could put my boots on one last time and get out there with the girls.”
Having joined Palace in 2022, Gibbons became a mainstay in the squad both on and off the pitch.
In her final outing, she admitted emotions were running high – not just on the day, but in the build-up as well.
“Yeah, it's been an emotional few days – few weeks, but this is a really great group of girls.
"I said that before the game too, it's been a pleasure to be there. They've made my last season very memorable."
Gibbons' time at Palace has coincided with a significant chapter in the club’s growth, and though this season has ended in relegation, the 30-year-old is proud of the fight shown by the team throughout.
She said: “I think we probably just had too many moments that let ourselves down.
"But we have competed with every team, even today we took it to them for a good hour."
