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Finally scores Mateta scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in Sunday's 3-0 win versus Aston Villa. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 22nd m...

Impact Marco Bizot fouled Daichi Kamada, so Crystal Palace logged a penalty kick. Mateta scored it, ensuring that his 2025-26 season will include a goal. During the Palace team's 2023-24 and 2024-25 campaigns, he recorded more than 10 goals. So for a third consecutive season, Mateta will try to log double-digit goals, currently short by nine.

AUGUST 31, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Goalless again Mateta had two shots (one on goal) in Sunday's 1-1 draw against Nottingham Forest.

Impact Mateta came off the back of his Europa Conference League debut goal by failing to score for the second successive Premier League game in a row. Across the two matches, he has attempted five shots, getting three on target. Last season, he finished with 14 goals.

AUGUST 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Crystal Palace Beats Liverpool in Penalty Shootout To Win The Community Shield

Crystal Palace pulled off another Wembley upset by beating Premier League champion Liverpool to lift the Community Shield on Sunday.

AUGUST 10, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

Crystal Palace Beats Liverpool in Penalty Shootout To Win The Community Shield

Two shots Sunday Mateta registered two shots (one on goal) in Sunday's 1-1 draw versus Liverpool.

Impact Mateta has had his career turned around by the arrival of Oliver Glasner last season. His red-hot finish to last season carried over to this one, as he hit 14 goals and a pair of assists, though he struggled with form in the closing stages of the Premier League. If he remains in Crystal Palace, Mateta has a good chance to lead the line next season.

MAY 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Four shots Sunday Mateta recorded four shots (two on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and two chances created in Sunday's 2-0 win against Tottenham Hotspur.

Impact Mateta took four shot attempts in Sunday's win, his most in a match since Dec. 21 versus Arsenal. He put two of those shots on target and also created two chances on the attack. He was subbed off in the 60th minute for Eddie Nketiah.

MAY 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Crystal Palace reaches FA Cup final for the third time after dismantling Aston Villa

Crystal Palace is getting another shot at winning the FA Cup and won’t have to meet Manchester United in the final this time

APRIL 26, 2025 • Associated Press

Secures point off bench Mateta scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal), one cross (one accurate) and one chance created in Wednesday's 2-2 draw versus Arsenal.

Impact For the first time since Dec. 21, Mateta was a substitute, with the reasoning for his demotion unknown. Regardless, with Crystal Palace down 2-1, he logged the team's second goal Wednesday. With the effort, Mateta has improved his current season's goal tally to 14. As of Wednesday, he is only two away from tying his career-high goal tally, 16, from a season ago.

APRIL 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

No shots on target in draw Mateta generated one shot (not on goal) in Saturday's 0-0 draw versus AFC Bournemouth.

Impact Mateta was poor Saturday continuing a run of anemic performances. Palace's lead striker did not manage to place any shots on target and won just three of the eight duels he engaged in. Unsurprisingly he was subbed after 75 minutes. He has bagged 13 this season from 32 appearances (30 starts) but it has been four matches since he last got onto the scoresheet.

APRIL 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Building fitness Mateta is still building fitness after returning from head injury, according to manager Oliver Glasner. "He looked to get tired during the second-half [at Newcastle], that's why we...

Impact Mateta has struggled for consistency since coming back from a head injury he suffered prior to the international break. The striker lost his rhythm and is still working his way back. Mateta will be back in the starting XI for Saturday's clash with Bournemouth.

APRIL 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Keeps up scoring trend Mateta scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in Saturday's 2-1 victory over Brighton.

Impact Mateta scored his ninth goal in 10 league appearances, while racking up 21 shots and 14 shots on target over that stretch. On the other hand, this was the seventh time in that period that he tallied fewer than 10 completed passes. Additionally, this marked the second time in three appearances that he accounted for two tackles won.

APRIL 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Crystal Palace and Nottingham Forest advance to FA Cup semifinals

Crystal Palace advanced to the semifinals of the FA Cup with a 3-0 win over Fulham

MARCH 29, 2025 • Associated Press

Starts and plays 70 Mateta (head) started and played 70 minutes in Saturday's 3-0 FA Cup win over Fulham.

Impact Mateta returned to the field for the first time in just under a month after undergoing ear surgery due to a collision that took place in their previous FA Cup match. He saw the start and a decent amount of time Saturday, although there were no goal contributions for the forward. This is good news, as he is their typical starter at forward and should continue in that spot now that he is fit, bagging 14 goal contributions in 27 appearances this season.

MARCH 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Good to go Saturday Mateta (head) is available for Saturday's trip to Fulham, according to manager Oliver Glasner. "He trains now for two weeks with us, of course, always with his protection, and it's...

Impact Mateta is ready to return after missing one match with a head injury after a brutal challenge in the FA Cup. The forward had an extended international break to recover and is now fit and ready to lead the line against Fulham back in FA Cup action. Mateta is in brilliant form with seven goals in eight matches prior to the injury.

MARCH 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Crystal Palace news: Jean-Philippe Mateta set to play in FA Cup quarter-final Crystal Palace news: Jean-Philippe Mateta set to play in FA Cup quarter-final

MARCH 24, 2025 • BBC.CO.UK

Given clearance to play Mateta (ear) has received the full clearance to play against Fulham in the FA Cup quarterfinals on Saturday, Sky Sports reports.

Impact Mateta has been training recently and was a full participant in training in the previous week, so now he's received full clearance to be available for the FA Cup match. The striker is fully fit and will play wearing a special mask to protect his ear. Having Mateta back is a huge boost for the Eagles, as the Frenchman has netted 12 goals across 27 appearances (25 starts) in the Premier League this season.

MARCH 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Hopes to play against Fulham Mateta (ear) has been training every day this week and hopes to be available for Fulham, he said in an interview with Sky Sport. "We were in Marbella last week and I trained [not w...

Impact Mateta has been training every day after suffering a bad ear injury against Millwall in the FA Cup at the beginning of March. He hopes to be back in the squad for next Saturday's match against Fulham in the FA Cup and will have to wear a mask to avoid any setbacks. If he has to miss more time, Eddie Nketiah will likely see increased playing time again.

MARCH 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Training with team Mateta (ear) is training with Crystal Palace in their warm weather camp.

Impact Mateta is back in training, as expected, during Crystal Palace's early international break camp. The forward is hoping to get fully fit before returning to action after the international break, for a March 29 trip to Fulham.

MARCH 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Goalkeeper's ban doubled to 6 games for kicking Mateta in the head in FA Cup

Millwall goalkeeper Liam Roberts says he received abusive messages and threats for kicking Crystal Palace’s Jean-Philippe Mateta in the head last weekend

MARCH 7, 2025 • Associated Press

Out until after break Mateta (ear) won't return until after the international break, according to manager Oliver Glasner."He will go to Marbella with us next week and be just training individually. If e...

Impact Mateta was taken out by an awful challenge in FA Cup action, though it came at a perfect time, as he will have an extended international break to try and get fit. Eddie Nketiah will lead the line for Saturday's clash against Ipswich Town.

MARCH 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Goalkeeper who left Palace forward Mateta needing 25 stitches in FA Cup faces a longer ban

Millwall goalkeeper Liam Roberts could receive an extended ban for a dangerous challenge which left Crystal Palace forward Jean-Philippe Mateta needing 25 stitches

MARCH 5, 2025 • Associated Press

Receives stitches Mateta (ear) has been discharged from the hospital after receiving 25 stitches to his ear, according to his club.

Impact Mateta has received a positive update following his scary incident Saturday. The forward has been discharged from the hospital after receiving numerous stitches to the affected area. He will now be monitored in the coming days, although a return to training is up in the air.

MARCH 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Man City gets past Plymouth to reach FA Cup quarters. Millwall keeper sent off for wild challenge

The FA Cup could yet be a way for Manchester City to finish a disappointing season with a trophy

MARCH 1, 2025 • Associated Press

Palace forward Mateta released from hospital with 25 stitches after kick to the face in FA Cup game

Crystal Palace forward Jean-Philippe Mateta needed 25 stitches on a cut to his ear after being kicked by Millwall’s goalkeeper during an FA Cup game Saturday in what Palace’s club...

MARCH 1, 2025 • Associated Press

Out next week Mateta will miss next week's match against Ipswich due to a serious ear injury and possible concussion.

Impact Mateta was stretchered off after 15 minutes in the FA Cup and manager Oliver Glasner reported follow-up news following the match. The forward will miss at least one match through injury.

MARCH 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Stretchered off in FA Cup Mateta was forced off in the first half of Saturday's FA Cup fixture against Milwill due to a head injury.

Impact Mateta left the match on a stretcher in the 15th minute, being replaced by Eddie Nketiah. The striker will enter the concussion protocol ahead of next week's Premier League match against Ipswich.

MARCH 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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Palace forward Mateta released from hospital with 25 stitches after kick to the face in FA Cup game