Yes, Crystal Palace drew 1-1 with Hoffenheim in the UEFA Europa League league phase at Selhurst Park on Thursday, November 5, 2026. Kickoff was 17:45 GMT. Hoffenheim took the lead in the seventh minute through Alexander Prass, and Palace played the closing stages with 10 men after Adam Wharton was sent off in the 77th minute. Daichi Kamada rescued the draw in the first minute of stoppage time, finishing from close range after Tyrick Mitchell cushioned a header across goal from Yeremy Pino’s deep cross. The point leaves Palace on five points at the halfway stage of the league phase.
Quick Facts
| Detail | What we know |
|---|---|
| Match | Crystal Palace 1-1 Hoffenheim |
| Competition | UEFA Europa League league phase |
| Venue and date | Selhurst Park, Thursday, November 5, 2026, kickoff 17:45 GMT |
| Hoffenheim goal | Alexander Prass in the seventh minute |
| Palace goal | Daichi Kamada in the first minute of stoppage time, 90 plus 1 |
| Red card | Palace midfielder Adam Wharton sent off in the 77th minute |
| Palace points | Five points at the halfway stage of the league phase |
| Home run | Eight-game unbeaten run at home in Europe kept intact |
| Palace next game | Host Liverpool in the Premier League on Sunday at 14:00 GMT |
| Hoffenheim next game | Face Schalke at home in the Bundesliga |
Hoffenheim Strike Early at Selhurst Park
Hoffenheim made a fast start at Selhurst Park and took the lead in the seventh minute. Alexander Prass scored the opening goal, with his effort squeezing under Palace goalkeeper Dean Henderson. It was an early blow for the home side, who had hoped to build on their home form in Europe in front of their own fans. A goal inside the first 10 minutes changes the shape of a match, because the team behind must chase the game while the team ahead can sit a little deeper and wait for chances.
For Palace, the early goal was a test of patience. The team had won only one of their last six games in all competitions, and they had lost 2-0 to Tottenham Hotspur at the weekend. That run meant confidence was not high, and going behind so early could have made the night much harder. The home crowd still had a long night ahead, and Palace needed to find a way back into the game without leaving too much space at the back for Hoffenheim to use.
Before kickoff there was a moment to remember CD Tenerife striker Jesus de Miguel, who died from injuries sustained in an on-field collision on Tuesday. It was a brief and respectful moment before the football began, and it served as a reminder that some news from the wider game reaches far beyond one match. The players and fans then turned to the game itself, with Palace looking to recover from the early setback.
The Disallowed Equaliser and a Night of Near Misses
Palace thought they had found a quick way back into the match when Daichi Kamada had the ball in the net after a long throw. The home fans rose to celebrate what looked like an early equaliser, but the goal was ruled out for offside. It was a frustrating moment for Palace, because it came at a time when they needed a lift after the early Hoffenheim goal. Instead of going into the break level, they were still behind, and the goal that would have changed the mood was taken away.
A disallowed goal can be hard to shake off. It gives a team a taste of scoring, then takes it away, and it leaves players wondering how close they came. For Kamada, it was a sign that he was in the right places, even if this one did not count. For the rest of the team, it was a reminder that chances were there if they kept pushing forward. The long throw had caused problems for the Hoffenheim defence, and Palace could take some hope from the fact that they had found a route to goal.
Wharton Sees Red and Palace Go Down to 10 Men
The match turned again in the 77th minute, when Palace midfielder Adam Wharton was sent off. He received his second booking 19 minutes after his first, following an aerial challenge, and Palace were left with 10 men for the rest of the game. A red card at that stage is a major problem for a team chasing a goal, because it leaves less cover across the pitch and forces the remaining players to work harder to keep the shape of the team.
With 10 men, Palace had to make a choice. They could sit back and accept the defeat, or they could keep pushing for an equaliser and risk leaving space behind. The team chose to keep going, and that choice mattered in the closing minutes. Playing a man short in a European match is never easy, and it takes discipline to stay organised while still trying to create chances at the other end.
Wharton will now be a miss for the games that follow, and his sending off adds to a difficult period for Palace. The team had already come into this match on a poor run, and losing a midfielder in this way made the task even harder. Yet the red card also gave the late equaliser its full meaning. To score with 10 men, in stoppage time, after trailing for most of the night, is a result that says something about the spirit of the side, even when the wider form has been poor.
Kamada Strikes Late to Rescue a Point
The moment that saved the night came in the first minute of stoppage time. Kamada finished from close range after Tyrick Mitchell cushioned a header across goal from Yeremy Pino’s deep cross. The shot went through the legs of Hoffenheim goalkeeper Oliver Baumann, and Palace had their equaliser at last. It was Kamada’s second moment in front of goal on the night, after his earlier effort had been ruled out for offside, and this time it counted.
The build up showed the value of a deep cross and a well placed header. Pino delivered the ball from deep, Mitchell met it and cushioned it across goal, and Kamada was in the right place to finish. It was a simple move, but it was timed well and it caught the Hoffenheim defence at a moment when the game was almost over. The finish through the goalkeeper’s legs added to the drama, because it was not a clean strike into a corner but a shot that found its way home in the tightest of spaces.
For Kamada, it was a personal reward for staying in the game after the disallowed goal. He could have let that early frustration affect his play, but he kept making runs into the box and he was there when the chance came. For Palace, the goal was worth more than one point. It kept their eight-game unbeaten run at home in Europe intact, and it gave the home fans a late moment to celebrate on a night that had looked like ending in defeat.
What the Draw Means and What Comes Next
The point leaves Palace on five points at the halfway stage of the league phase. That is a useful total at this point in the competition, and it keeps them in the mix as the second half of the phase begins. A defeat at home would have left them with much more work to do, and it would have ended a proud home run in Europe. The draw avoids both of those outcomes, and it gives head coach Pierre Sage something to build on.
Sage is Palace’s head coach, in charge since the summer after Oliver Glasner left. He has taken over a side that has had a challenging start, and the form before this match showed that. Palace had won only one of their last six games in all competitions, and the 2-0 loss to Tottenham Hotspur at the weekend was part of that run. Captain Dean Henderson had said before the game that there remains a tremendous amount Palace can achieve this season despite a challenging start, and the late equaliser fits that message. It did not solve the wider form, but it showed that the team can still find a way to fight back.
Palace next host Liverpool in the Premier League on Sunday at 14:00 GMT, looking to end a three-game losing streak in the league. That is a tough fixture, and Liverpool will test a side that is short on league wins. The late goal against Hoffenheim may help Palace go into that game with more belief, even if the league challenge is a different one. Hoffenheim, coached by Christian Ilzer, earned their first draw of the season in all competitions. They had beaten Lyon 3-0 in their previous Europa League game, and they next face Schalke at home in the Bundesliga. For a wider look at this week in Europe, the report on the Champions League night on November 4, with Como down to nine and Liverpool losing to a Real Madrid comeback covers another dramatic evening. The news that Cristiano Ronaldo has retired from the Portugal national team on November 5 is another major story from the same day, while the report on Brysen Wright committing to Miami and reclassifying to 2027 shows how big decisions are shaping sport beyond football.
Who scored for Crystal Palace against Hoffenheim?
Daichi Kamada scored the Palace goal in the first minute of stoppage time, 90 plus 1. He finished from close range after Tyrick Mitchell cushioned a header across goal from Yeremy Pino’s deep cross, with the shot going through goalkeeper Oliver Baumann’s legs.
Why did Crystal Palace finish with 10 men?
Palace midfielder Adam Wharton was sent off in the 77th minute, 19 minutes after his first booking, following an aerial challenge. Palace played the rest of the match with 10 men.
How many points do Palace have in the Europa League?
The point leaves Palace on five points at the halfway stage of the league phase. The draw also keeps their eight-game unbeaten run at home in Europe intact.
Who do Crystal Palace play next?
Palace next host Liverpool in the Premier League on Sunday at 14:00 GMT, looking to end a three-game losing streak in the league. Hoffenheim next face Schalke at home in the Bundesliga.
Sources
- Crystal Palace: Report and highlights from Crystal Palace against Hoffenheim
- DAZN: Kamada snatches late draw for 10-man Crystal Palace at home to Hoffenheim
- TNT Sports: Live commentary from Crystal Palace against Hoffenheim
Final Thoughts
Crystal Palace earned a point they had to fight hard for, and the 1-1 draw with Hoffenheim will be remembered for Kamada’s late finish. Hoffenheim led from the seventh minute, Palace had a goal ruled out for offside, and Wharton’s red card left them with 10 men. Yet Kamada struck in stoppage time to keep the home run in Europe alive and to leave Palace on five points at the halfway stage. With Liverpool next on Sunday, Palace will need that same spirit to end their losing run in the league.
