Crystal Palace’s all-time scoring charts are dominated by heroes from different eras, from pre-war sharpshooters to modern Premier League stars. Understanding these records gives vital context to the club’s attacking history and the players who shaped it.
Club Record Goal Scorers
Scottish forward Peter Simpson is Crystal Palace’s record goalscorer, hitting 165 goals in just 195 appearances between 1929 and 1935, an extraordinary strike rate of 0.85 per game. His tally includes a record 46 goals in the 1930–31 season and 19 hat-tricks, plus a club record of six goals in a single match against Exeter City in October 1930. Behind Simpson in the historic list sit modern and late‑20th‑century icons such as Wilfried Zaha, Mark Bright, Ian Wright and Clinton Morrison, whose totals span league and cup competitions.
Premier League Era Scorers
In the Premier League era, Wilfried Zaha leads the way with 68 goals for Palace in the competition, putting him clear at the top of the club’s top‑flight scoring list. Behind Zaha, Jean‑Philippe Mateta has surged into second place, with Christian Benteke, Eberechi Eze and Luka Milivojević also prominent thanks to crucial goals across multiple seasons. These tallies reflect the club’s shift from lower‑league battlers to established Premier League regulars since 2013.
Crystal Palace All-Time Top Scorers (All Competitions)
| Rank | Player | Era at Palace | Approx. Goals (All Comps) | Key Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Peter Simpson | 1929–1935 | 165 goals | Record scorer – CPFC |
| 2 | Wilfried Zaha | 2010–2013, 2014–2023 | 150+ goals (overall career total cited across comps) | Club records |
| 3 | Mark Bright | 1986–1992 | 110+ goals | Legends profile |
| 4 | Ian Wright | 1985–1991 | 117 goals | Player records |
| 5 | Clinton Morrison | 1998–2002, 2002–2005 | 100+ goals across two spells | Simpson feature (includes Morrison stats) |
| 6 | Jean‑Philippe Mateta | 2021–present | 50+ goals, now top‑20 all time | Updated scorers note |
Crystal Palace Premier League Top Scorers
| Rank | Player | Competition | Goals | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wilfried Zaha | Premier League | 68 | Premier League scorers – StatMuse |
| 2 | Jean‑Philippe Mateta | Premier League | 40 | Club PL list |
| 3 | Christian Benteke | Premier League | 35 | PL stats – StatBunker |
| 4 | Eberechi Eze | Premier League | 34 | PL stats – StatMuse |
| 5 | Luka Milivojević | Premier League | 28 | PL scorers – StatBunker |
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