London, England – As the notorious M23 Derby draws near, Crystal Palace and Brighton are set to ignite the footballing battleground this Sunday, November 9, 2025. With both teams looking to secure their place among the top four, it’s a clash that promises plenty of action and maybe some drama faster than you can say “VAR”!
After a shaky start, Crystal Palace, led by manager Oliver Glasner, has found form and is on a three-game winning streak. Last week, they showcased their prowess with a comfortable 2-0 victory over Brentford, adding to their bragging rights. (If only they could bottle that winning draught!) Meanwhile, Brighton, despite showing occasional glimpses of brilliance, have been like a roller-coaster—ups and downs galore—especially on the road. Their only away victory this season was a lucky late-minute win against a ten-man opponent. Talk about scraping the barrel!
Famed for their fiery encounters, clashes between Palace and Brighton are notorious, with tensions often reaching boiling point. The last match in April saw a total of three red cards, which had fans on the edge of their seats! (Looks like both teams are warming up to put on another thriller!) Palace fans will hope their team can replicate last season, when they effortlessly did a double over their rivals, claiming 2-1 and 3-1 victories.
Historically, Palace has shown strength at home, boasting an impressive record with just one loss in their last sixteen home games. This unbeaten streak is something to write home about. And let’s not forget, both teams have scored in all REPEAT, all eight Premier League meetings at Selhurst Park. So, if you’re the betting type, this clash seems like a good bet for goals galore. Just make sure you grab your popcorn!
In terms of squad news, Palace welcomes back Adam Wharton after a brief illness, which is surely a boost. However, they are still grappling with injuries to some key players like Eddie Nketiah and Cheick Doucoure. Brighton is not exempt from the injury bug either, missing Adam Webster, Solly March, and James Milner, among others. Caused by red cards or injuries, the drama surrounding this match is already cooking and adding spice to the affair!
Kick-off is set for 2:00 PM GMT, and the match will be live on Sky Sports+, meaning fans can catch every twist and turn. Will Palace continue their home dominance, or will Brighton break their hoodoo? Get ready for yet another episode of “As the Football Turns” this weekend!
In all honesty, this game has the making of a classic – both teams in decent form, a history of flair and fire, and the passion that only a derby can stir. And with fans chomping at the bit for a win, let’s just hope the players give them a reason to pop the palm wine afterwards!
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