Crystal Palace U21 secured a convincing 3-1 home victory over Birmingham U21 in an English U21 Premier League match on October 7, 2025. The result provided a strong start to the campaign for the Palace youngsters, who took control of the match early on. The home side established a commanding lead in the first half, with two well-taken goals putting them in the driver's seat. Birmingham U21 managed to pull one back after the interval to create some tension, but Crystal Palace U21 sealed the three points with a decisive third goal late in the game. The match result highlighted the attacking quality in the Palace ranks and handed Birmingham a defeat to start their season. The win would have moved Crystal Palace U21 up the early league table, while Birmingham U21 looked to regroup after an opening-day loss on the road.