It was a historic day for more than one reason for Crystal Palace Women on Sunday. While Palace’s men’s side have become Premier League ever-presents in recent years, the women’s side’s 0-0 draw with Sunderland secured their first ever promotion to the Women’s Super League.
It may have been a drab affair on the pitch, but it was anything but off it – the Eagles’ squad and supporters took the opportunity to celebrate wildly.
Record women’s match crowd at Selhurst Park
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Palace’s women’s team usually play at Gander Green Lane, the home of men’s team Sutton United. But the ground, which was opened in 1912, only has a capacity of just over 5,000.
For such an important fixture, Palace were delighted to be able to play at the home of the men’s side, Selhurst Park. The decision paid off, as the fixture saw an attendance of 6,796 – the highest attendance ever for a Crystal Palace Women match.
Those fans were not disappointed – Palace successfully avoided the 21-0 loss which would have allowed Charlton Athletic to pip them to the Women’s Championship title.
Photos and videos of the celebrations
There were jubilant scenes at Selhurst Park, as Palace celebrated a historic victory with their fans.
It’s promotion for Crystal Palace Women! 🥳🦅
They only needed a point to make it into the WSL next season and that’s what they got with a 0-0 draw against Sunderland! pic.twitter.com/BFC2qwiWQW
— BBC Sport London (@BBCLondonSport) April 28, 2024
The Eagles soared high all season and now, they're spreading their wings into the Women's Super League for the first time. Congrats to Crystal Palace on lifting the Barclays Women's Championship trophy 🦅🏆 pic.twitter.com/t0KG6sVF4M
— Barclays Football (@BarclaysFooty) April 28, 2024
CRYSTAL PALACE WOMEN’S CHAMPIONSHIP CHAMPIONS pic.twitter.com/48Vj2H5Yvv
— Bobby Manzi (@Manzi_Bobby) April 28, 2024
#BarclaysWC WINNERS 🏆😍#CPFC pic.twitter.com/C18KFBjmT0
— Crystal Palace F.C. Women (@cpfc_w) April 28, 2024
CRYSTAL PALACE PROMOTED TO WSL 🔥😍
Check out these joyous scenes as Crystal Palace clinched promotion to the Women’s Super League in front of a club record crowd of 6,796 at Selhurst Park. ❤️ pic.twitter.com/nUkj4KkCGL
— The Women's Game (@WomensGameMIB) April 28, 2024
The celebrations were not confined to the stadium. On X (formerly Twitter), supporters reacted to the news.
@andymhunt3 commented: “Well done ladies, a great achievement. Roll on the WSL.”
@FranktonJR wrote: “Welcome to the best league in Europe.”
Finally, @cpfc_sean simply responded: “GET INNNNN! LOVELY STUFF PALACE.”