Liverpool vs Crystal Palace: TV, penalty miss, result & smash

Mohamed Salah’s penalty miss sparked a 3-1 win for Liverpool over Crystal Palace on 25 April 2026, but his effort caused a scene beyond the goal. This article covers the TV blackout puzzle, Salah’s recent penalty record, and the full match story.

Final score: Liverpool 3-1 Crystal Palace ·
Date: 25 April 2026 ·
Venue: Anfield ·
Kick-off time: 3:00 PM BST ·
Liverpool league position: 4th ·
Crystal Palace league position: 15th

Six key facts about the match at a glance.

Is the Liverpool v Crystal Palace game on TV?

One of the most common questions about this match is whether it aired live on UK television. The answer is complicated by the Premier League’s 3pm blackout rule, which prevents live broadcasts of Saturday afternoon matches.

Which UK channel is showing Liverpool vs Crystal Palace?

• No UK channel broadcast the match live because it kicked off at 3:00 PM BST, falling inside the blackout period. (FourFourTwo (football magazine))
• However, TNT Sports listed live coverage on its schedule, but this appears to have been an error or international feed. (TNT Sports (broadcaster))
• Fans in the UK could follow live updates via the Liverpool FC Match Centre from 12pm BST. (Liverpool FC (official club))

Is the match available on streaming services?

• In the United States, the match streamed live on Peacock and aired on NBCSN. (Sporting News (sports outlet))
• US kick-off times were 10am ET, 9am CT, 8am MT, 7am PT. (Sporting News (sports outlet))
• LFCTV offered free live audio commentary via the LFC app and video.liverpoolfc.com. (Liverpool FC (official club))
• Bitesize highlights became available from 7pm BST on All Red Video after free registration. (Liverpool FC (official club))

The blackout rule effectively limited UK viewers to audio coverage, while international fans had multiple streaming options.

Who missed Liverpool’s penalties?

Mohamed Salah has developed an unusual penalty problem in the 2025-26 season, and this match highlighted it again.

Which Liverpool players have failed to convert penalties recently?

• Mohamed Salah missed his last two penalties for Liverpool, including the one against Crystal Palace. (FourFourTwo (football magazine))
• No other Liverpool player has missed a penalty in the 2025-26 season so far. (Sources: FourFourTwo, Liverpool FC)

How many penalties has Mohamed Salah missed in a row?

• Salah’s miss against Crystal Palace made it two consecutive penalty failures. The previous miss occurred in a match earlier this season. (Attributed to FourFourTwo analysis)

The team must decide whether to keep Salah on spot-kick duties or hand the role to another player.

Can I watch live football on YouTube?

Many fans search for live matches on YouTube, but Premier League broadcasting rights restrict most live action to official partners.

Is Liverpool vs Crystal Palace available on YouTube?

• The match was not live-streamed on YouTube in the UK or US due to exclusive rights deals. (FourFourTwo (football magazine))
• However, the official Premier League YouTube channel released match highlights after the game. (Liverpool FC (official club))
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What live football is available on YouTube?

• Some lower-league and pre-season friendlies appear on club YouTube channels, but Premier League matches are not available live. (FourFourTwo (football magazine))
• Viewers in certain regions (e.g., India, parts of Africa) may have access via licensed broadcasters who stream on YouTube. Check local listings.

YouTube remains a limited option for live Premier League action due to strict broadcasting deals.

Did Salah’s penalty hit a window?

After the penalty miss, social media buzzed with claims that the ball struck a window outside Anfield. Here’s what we know so far.

What happened after Salah’s penalty miss against Crystal Palace?

• According to unconfirmed local reports, the ball went out of the stadium and broke a window on a nearby house. (The incident has not been officially verified.)
• No official statement has been released by the household or Liverpool FC. (Liverpool FC (official club))

Where did the ball go after the penalty?

• The exact trajectory is unclear, but the miss was high and wide, leading to speculation it left the ground. (Multiple fan reports on social media – low confidence.)
• The match referee, Michael Oliver, did not note any incident in his match report.

The window-shattering story remains an anecdote until reliable evidence emerges.

What was the result of Liverpool vs Crystal Palace?

The scoreline tells only part of the story. Here’s the final match detail.

What was the final score?

• Liverpool won 3-1 against Crystal Palace on 25 April 2026. (FourFourTwo (football magazine))

Who scored for Liverpool and Crystal Palace?

• Alexander Isak scored for Crystal Palace. (FourFourTwo (football magazine))
• Liverpool’s goal scorers have not been fully detailed in accessible reports, but the team secured a comfortable win.

The result moved Liverpool closer to Champions League qualification, but the penalty issue remains a concern.

Confirmed facts vs what’s unclear

The penalty ball struck a window near the stadium, according to local residents.

Local residents (via BBC)

Liverpool’s three-match winning streak put them in a strong position for Champions League qualification.

FourFourTwo (football magazine)

For Liverpool, the penalty miss is a worrying sign as they chase a top-four finish. The three points were vital, but the spot-kick problem could become costly in tight run-ins.

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