Crystal Palace Women face investigation for substitution error during Everton match
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 7, 2026, 7:22 AM
Last updated Sep 7, 2026

Crystal Palace Women secured a 1-0 win against Everton at the Borough Sports Ground on Sunday 6 September, but the result remains subject to a formal investigation. The Women's Super League confirmed Palace breached competition rules by utilizing a fourth substitution opportunity during the match, exceeding the permitted limit of three. Match officials involved in the fixture have been removed from assignments for the upcoming week while the league reviews the incident with both clubs. Separately, the Crystal Palace Pro Game Academy side abandoned a match against AFC Wimbledon Women at the 49-minute mark. That contest ended prematurely after the Crystal Palace team was reduced to six players due to reported injuries and a lack of squad depth. No further details regarding potential sanctions or the status of the academy program have been provided by the club.
- •Crystal Palace beat Everton 1-0 on Sunday 6 September.
- •The Women's Super League is investigating an illegal fourth substitution break used by Palace.
- •Match officials from the Everton fixture have been stood down for the next game week.
- •The Palace Pro Game Academy match against AFC Wimbledon ended at 49 minutes.
- •Palace was reduced to six players before the academy match was abandoned.
- 7:22 AMYahoo Sports — Two Matches, One Chaotic Day for Crystal Palace Women
"Whilst Palace Women earned their first three points of the WSL season yesterday, two controversial incidents may have overshadowed the celebrations.
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