LONDON (Interstat) — Jean-Philippe Mateta’s late brace lifted Crystal Palace to a 2-1 victory over Newcastle United in the Premier League on Sunday, April 12, 2026, at Selhurst Park.

Newcastle substitute William Osula opened the scoring in the 43rd minute. Mateta equalized in the 80th, assisted by Aaron Ramsdale, and netted the winner two minutes later from Malick Thiaw’s pass. The comeback defied a pregame projection of a draw, as Palace secured three points to start its campaign. Newcastle’s Joelinton and Thiaw received yellow cards, as did Palace’s Ramsdale in stoppage time.