Crystal Palace Women delivered a commanding performance in their pre-season friendly against Portsmouth Women on 9 August 2025, securing a 5–0 victory at the Crystal Palace Training Ground. The match remained goalless at halftime, but Palace turned on the style in the second half, scoring five goals. Annabel Blanchard marked her return to the club with a brace, while debutant Lola Brown, recently loaned from Chelsea, also netted twice. The fifth goal came from an own goal by Portsmouth, capping off a dominant display by the Eagles.
