Crystal Palace Women played out an exhilarating 4–4 draw against Southampton Women on 14 September 2025 at the VBS Community Stadium. The match was a rollercoaster of emotions, with both teams exchanging goals throughout. Abbie Larkin opened the scoring for Palace with a composed finish in the 22nd minute, and Justine Vanhaevermaet doubled their lead with a header from a corner in the 28th minute. Southampton responded swiftly, with Ellie Brazil pulling one back before halftime, and Tara Bourne converting a penalty early in the second half to give the visitors a 3–2 advantage. Palace equalised through Larkin's second goal in the 57th minute, but Southampton regained the lead moments later. The match concluded with a dramatic equaliser from Palace, ensuring both teams shared the spoils in this high-scoring encounter.
