Crystal Palace and Augsburg faced off, resulting in a victory for Augsburg and a defeat for Crystal Palace. - Augsburg secures a win and a loss versus Crystal Palace
FC Augsburg and Crystal Palace Face Off in Pre-Season Matches
FC Augsburg and Crystal Palace squared off in two test matches during their pre-season training camp in Austria, with Crystal Palace securing one win and one loss against the German side[2]. The double-header friendlies took place on August 1, 2025, at the Hofmaninger Stadion in Oberösterreich, Austria[1][3].
In the opening match, Crystal Palace fielded their strongest team and emerged victorious with a 1:3 scoreline (0:1, 1:3)[2]. The first goal of the match was scored by Crystal Palace, with no mention of the scorer in the search results. FC Augsburg managed to score a consolation goal from the penalty spot in the final minutes of the game, thanks to Phillip Tietz[2].
The second match was a less intense affair with changed lineups on both sides. Despite this, FC Augsburg secured a hard-fought 1:0 win (0:0, 1:0). The winning goal was scored late in the game by Regionalliga player Aiman Dardari[2]. English international Eberechi Eze scored Crystal Palace's only goal in the second match, at the 68th minute[2].
Former Mainz 05 striker Jean-Philippe Mateta scored twice for Crystal Palace in the first match, at the 40th and 51st minutes[2].
As the competitive season approaches, FC Augsburg is gearing up for the first round match in the DFB-Pokal against Hallescher FC, scheduled for August 17[2]. Before then, FC Augsburg has test matches against Italian SC Pisa (August 8) and English AFC Sunderland (August 9) lined up[2].
Sandro Wagner is the coach of FC Augsburg, with Oliver Glasner leading Crystal Palace[2]. The two teams had already played against Rot-Weiss Essen a week earlier, with FC Augsburg securing a win and a loss in the two matches[2].
[1] Hofmaninger Stadion, Oberösterreich, Austria
[2] Search Results for FC Augsburg vs Crystal Palace
[3] Austria as a football destination
Amidst their pre-season training camp in Austria, FC Augsburg obtained a valuable lesson in vocational training, as they faced Crystal Palace in a series of vocational training sessions, aiming to improve their football skills. In one such session, Crystal Palace showcased their dominance with a 1:3 victory, while Regionalliga player Aiman Dardari led FC Augsburg to a 1:0 victory in another session.
