The Football History of Crystal Palace Book

THE LAST agonising seconds of extra time are ticking away, it’s been decades of hope and heartache. Then, the final whistle! Everywhere you look grown men are moved to tears, no one can believe it. It’s been 119 years of coming close, watching others, and hoping … until now. Crystal Palace lift the 2025 FA Cup!

Follow the story of Crystal Palace through a book of authentic newspaper articles, curated from original reports spanning over a century. This edition charts the club’s history — exactly as it was reported at the time.

Featuring:

– Early matches from the 20th century
– Promotions to the top flight and relegations to the fourth tier
– Historic wins and unforgettable goals
– Iconic players and managers who shaped the club’s identity
– The 2025 FA Cup Final and highlights from recent seasons

Choose from a range of book covers and personalise your copy with a name and message to transform it into a unique keepsake. Whether for a lifelong Eagles fan, a football history lover, or someone who’s followed every high and low — this is more than just a gift, it’s a piece of Crystal Palace history to be treasured.

Archivist insight: We reproduce these newspaper articles from the Daily Mirror scan archive. In some cases, there’ll be blemishes and the reproduction quality might not be as clear or precise as it was in the original paper.