As the 2024/25 campaign has come to an end, it’s time to reflect on some of the moments that defined a landmark season for Crystal Palace Women. From firsts on the big stage to unforgettable cup runs and emotional farewells, here are seven highlights that stood out.
History was made in south London back in September when Palace Women hosted their first-ever Barclays Women’s Super League fixture at Selhurst Park.
The team walked out in front of over 5000 fans, and although beating eventual champions Chelsea was always going to be a tall order, the moment marked a major step forward for the club.
Sealing your first win in the topflight will always be a special memory, and it came in style.
Palace travelled to Leicester full of belief and left with all three points after a superb team performance.
A wonderful brace from Annabel Blanchard earned the Eagles a 2-0 win at the King Power Stadium, and their first ever points in the WSL.
Palace’s WSL clash with Aston Villa at the VBS Community Stadium proved to be one of the more memorable moments in the season.
The last time these teams had played, Villa had beaten Palace with virtually the last kick of the game – and the Eagles were determined to make amends.
An aggressive yet disciplined performance saw Palace dominate the Villans in Sutton, and thanks to a last-gasp goal from Katie Stengel, the home side walked away with a precious 3-1 win in south London.
Historic FA Cup runs became a bit of a theme for Crystal Palace this season, and it was no different for the women’s team, who reached the quarter-final stage for the first time in their history.
Memorable wins along the way against Newcastle and Sheffield United showcased the team’s character and resilience, and the run became a real highlight of the second half of the season.
A trip to Chelsea in the quarter-finals was just about the toughest draw Palace could have faced, but the Eagles held their own, narrowly falling to a late 1-0 defeat at Kingsmeadow.
Crystal Palace bade farewell to Fliss Gibbons at home to Leicester before the defender made her last appearance in professional football away to Manchester City.
Off the pitch, Fliss has always gone the extra mile to make a difference within the wider Palace community—most notably through her inspiring work with the DS Eagles, the club’s disability team supported by the Palace Foundation.
Before kick-off against the Foxes, captain Aimee Everett presented Gibbons with flowers, a signed shirt, and a framed copy of the DS Eagles' cover of Palace anthem: "Glad All Over".
A player who gave her all every time she stepped onto the pitch, Gibbons leaves behind a legacy of leadership and professionalism.
The 2024/25 season saw another landmark moment, as three academy players were named on the bench for the Aston Villa match, marking the first time a Palace Women’s academy player featured in a competitive first-team squad.
While it wasn’t quite time for their debuts, the occasion was a clear glimpse into the bright future of the women’s pathway.
Through every high and low, one thing never wavered - your support.
From early kick-offs in the rain to floodlit nights at Selhurst Park, the Palace faithful have stood by the team every step of the way.
Whether home or away, the constant support has been felt by every player and member of staff.
This season might not have ended the way we hoped, but the journey was made unforgettable because of you.
