Lyon vs. Crystal Palace - News - October 15, 2026

	1	2	T
LYN	-	-	-
CRY	-	-	-

Ben Chilwell - Facing final fitness checks Chilwell (undisclosed) remains in contention for Sunday's Premier League clash against Brighton, although Crystal Palace will need to assess his fitness during the final training s...

Impact Chilwell has missed Crystal Palace's last two matches against Nottingham Forest and Lyon following the international break due to an unspecified fitness issue. The left-back could be available again Sunday, but his involvement remains uncertain pending further assessment. Chilwell has registered one goal across two Premier League substitute appearances totaling 29 minutes this season, alongside an assist in his lone EFL Cup start. He remains behind Tyrick Mitchell in the competition for the starting left wing-back role.

OCTOBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Jean-Philippe Mateta - Late decision on Sunday availability Mateta (hamstring) could make his return to competitive action against Brighton on Sunday, although Crystal Palace will wait until the final training sessions before making a decis...

Impact Mateta has not featured in competitive action since Aug. 22 due to a hamstring injury and remained unavailable for Thursday's Europa League defeat against Lyon. The striker has been progressing in his rehabilitation, with Brighton previously identified as a potential return date, but he still needs to prove his fitness in training before being cleared for selection. Given his lengthy absence, Mateta would likely be eased back into action from the bench if available Sunday. Jorgen Strand Larsen remains the main option to lead Palace's attack, while Mateta could gradually challenge for a starting role once he regains match fitness.

OCTOBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Takehiro Tomiyasu - Fitness to be assessed before Brighton Tomiyasu (calf) remains a late fitness call for Sunday's Premier League clash against Brighton, with his availability depending on how he progresses in the final training sessions,...

Impact Tomiyasu has been sidelined since suffering a calf injury during the draw against Leeds United, which forced him off at halftime. The defender subsequently missed the matches against Nottingham Forest and Lyon, with Brighton now representing another potential opportunity for his return. However, his participation remains uncertain, as Palace will need to evaluate his response to the final training sessions before deciding whether he can rejoin the squad. Tomiyasu has started twice this season but faces competition from Chris Richards and Jaydee Canvot for a place in Palace's defense.

OCTOBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Dean Henderson - Remains uncertain for Brighton Henderson (foot) remains uncertain for Sunday's Premier League clash against Brighton, with his availability dependent on upcoming training sessions, according to coach Pierre Sage...

Impact Henderson has missed Crystal Palace's last five matches across all competitions due to injury, including the recent fixtures against Nottingham Forest and Lyon. The goalkeeper had initially been targeting a return for either Thursday's Europa League clash or Sunday's meeting with Brighton, but his availability remains uncertain pending further assessment in training. Walter Benitez is expected to continue in goal if Henderson is unable to return, while the latter should reclaim his starting role once fully fit.

OCTOBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Ben Chilwell - Misses consecutive matches with injury Chilwell (undisclosed) missed Crystal Palace's last two matches against Nottingham Forest and Lyon following the international break due to an apparent injury, although the nature...

Impact Chilwell has been absent from both of Crystal Palace's matches since the international break, suggesting he is dealing with a fitness issue that has prevented him from being available for selection. The left-back has played just 29 minutes across two Premier League substitute appearances this season, scoring one goal, while also recording an assist in his lone EFL Cup start. Despite those attacking contributions, Chilwell remains behind Tyrick Mitchell in the competition for the starting left wing-back role. His latest absence further limits his opportunities to establish himself in the rotation, and his availability for upcoming fixtures will depend on further updates regarding his condition.

OCTOBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Jean-Philippe Mateta - Possibility for weekend match Mateta (hamstring) could be available for Sunday's clash against Brighton following his Europa League absence versus Lyon, after which coach Pierre Sage said "There might be some c...

Impact Mateta hasn't been involved in official action since Aug. 22 and will be expected to bounce back in a bench role once he completes his recovery process. If he avoids further complications, the striker will push for opportunities to appear in place of Jorgen Strand Larsen. In that case, Mateta could eventually regain his status as one of the club's more reliable attacking threats.

OCTOBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

Lyon vs

Crystal Palace

Lyon vs. Crystal Palace - News: Oct 15, 2026

RECAP

TEAM STATS

PLAY-BY-PLAY

ODDS

STANDINGS

NEWS

French soccer ethics body calls on fans to keep politics out of stadiums amid student protests