Standout performance from 'underrated' Mitchell

Laura Kenyon - Final Score reporter at Craven CottageMon, September 7, 2026 at 6:17 AM UTC

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It took a while for the dust to begin to settle on a frantic and unpredictable game at Craven Cottage. Swinging in momentum, it was one for the neutral in most parts – until Crystal Palace fans were afforded the wild celebrations upon full-time.

While Ben Chilwell was the hero on the scoresheet, there is only one name on the lips of Palace fans: Tyrick Mitchell.

Two goals and a standout performance from the 27-year-old - "underrated" was the adjective cropping up again and again.

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Mitchell, already a fan favourite having come up through the academy, was absolutely superb. A hard-working full-back who has only ever had a couple of opportunities for England on the international stage.

But it is also Mitchell's mannerisms and demeanour off the pitch which endear him to the Palace faithful.

Dean Henderson had to physically push him to the front, willing him to take sole credit, in front of the away end after the game. He is notoriously shy and unassuming; unwilling to ever take the spotlight and always deferring to the hard work of team-mates.

In a cutthroat world, Mitchell leads the pack, restoring our faith in footballers.

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