Birmingham City Women 1-3 Crystal Palace Women Match Report
FA Women’s Championship - Match Details
Competition: FA Women’s Championship
Date & Kick-off: Monday 16 February 2026, 19:00 UK time
Venue: St. Andrew’s @ Knighthead Park, Birmingham, England
Referee: Joanne Horwood
Attendance: 1,657
Result: Birmingham City Women 1-3 Crystal Palace Women
Birmingham City Women were defeated 3-1 by Crystal Palace Women in the FA Women’s Championship at St. Andrew’s @ Knighthead Park. In front of a crowd of 1,657, the visitors produced a clinical display to secure all three points on the road. Official match details can be found via the FA Women’s Championship listings on the Football Association website.
Goalscorers and Key Moments
- 29’ - 0-1: Annabel Blanchard (Crystal Palace) opened the scoring with a right-footed finish into the bottom left corner following a neat build-up. Assist: Molly-Mae Sharpe.
- 43’ - 0-2: Abbie Larkin (Crystal Palace) doubled the lead with a powerful header from close range after a cross from Ashleigh Weerden.
- 80’ - 0-3: Elise Hughes (Crystal Palace) added a third from the centre of the box after a swift counter-attack, assisted by Ashleigh Weerden.
- 89’ - 1-3: Océane Hurtré (Birmingham City) pulled one back late on with a close-range finish from a Lily Crosthwaite cross.
Match Summary
Crystal Palace Women established control during the first half, taking advantage of their opportunities to build a two-goal lead before the interval. Their efficiency in front of goal proved decisive, with Birmingham City Women unable to reduce the deficit prior to half-time.
In the second half, Birmingham sought to regain momentum and apply pressure, but Palace remained organised defensively. The visitors effectively managed the game before extending their advantage in the 80th minute. Although Océane Hurtré’s late strike reduced the arrears, it ultimately served as a consolation as Crystal Palace secured a 3-1 victory.
The result concludes a competitive FA Women’s Championship fixture at St. Andrew’s @ Knighthead Park, with Palace leaving Birmingham with maximum points.