Crystal Palace’s 3-2 win at Fulham is still the story supporters are talking about, and this update on 17 September 2026 brings the facts up to date. Ben Chilwell’s match-winning introduction off the bench remains the headline moment from the London derby, and this piece confirms exactly what happened and why it matters for Pierre Sage’s side.
Update: Ben Chilwell secures comeback win against Fulham
Crystal Palace came from behind to beat Fulham 3-2 away from home in a London derby. Pierre Sage’s team trailed 2-1 at half-time after a difficult opening 45 minutes on the road.
The Eagles turned the game around after the break. Ben Chilwell came on as a substitute for his second debut at the club and scored the winning goal just three minutes into his appearance, converting with his very first touch. You can revisit the full breakdown in our original match report on Fulham.
The result gave Palace a third away win of note this season and underlined the strength in depth Sage now has available, with fresh faces able to make an instant difference from the bench.
How Tyrick Mitchell set up Palace’s second-half rally
Tyrick Mitchell was central to the fightback, scoring a brace from left wing-back to bring Palace level. Both goals came from his advanced role down the left, a position Sage has used to get Mitchell higher up the pitch and more directly involved in attack.
His second goal erased the half-time deficit and brought Palace level, setting the platform for Chilwell to add the decisive third goal after replacing Mitchell late on. It was Mitchell’s introduction to the wing-back role, combined with his end product, that gave Palace the momentum they needed to complete the turnaround at Craven Cottage.
Did Ben Chilwell score on his Crystal Palace debut against Fulham?
Yes. Ben Chilwell scored on his second debut for Crystal Palace, netting the winner against Fulham with his first touch of the ball after coming on as a substitute.
He replaced Tyrick Mitchell and needed only three minutes on the pitch to make the breakthrough, turning a tense derby into a 3-2 win for Sage’s side. It is described as his second debut for the club, rather than his first, and no further detail on the circumstances of that distinction has been confirmed beyond the match events themselves. Anyone wanting the full picture of the squad Chilwell has joined can check the current Crystal Palace squad details.
What happens next for Pierre Sage and Crystal Palace
Pierre Sage will want to build on the character his players showed in coming from behind against Fulham. The win adds another attacking option to his squad, with both Mitchell’s wing-back threat and Chilwell’s impact from the bench now proven in a competitive derby.
No official comments from the manager or players on team selection have been released alongside this result, and none are included here. Supporters should treat any talk of starting line-ups, further changes or future match plans as unconfirmed until Sage or the club make a formal statement.
For now, the 3-2 win at Fulham stands as a strong marker of what Palace can do when trailing, and as an early highlight of Chilwell’s second spell in south London colours.
