Premier League champions Liverpool face FA Cup winners Crystal Palace at Wembley today in the 2025 FA Community Shield.
Wembley hosts the 2025 FA Community Shield this afternoon as Premier League champions Liverpool face FA Cup winners Crystal Palace in the season’s traditional curtain-raiser.
Liverpool arrive chasing their 17th Shield triumph in what will be their 25th appearance, having last lifted the trophy in 2022.
Arne Slot’s side stormed to the league title last season, finishing 10 points clear, and will be aiming to maintain their record of never losing twice at Wembley in the same year.
For Palace, it’s a historic first outing in the competition, earned by ending their 120-year wait for a major honour with a shock 2-1 victory over Manchester City in May’s FA Cup final.
They’ve won four of their last six neutral ties at Wembley and seven of the past nine Shield winners have been FA Cup holders, a stat that will give Oliver Glasner’s men belief they can cause another upset.
Here is everything you need to know before today's big fixture.
When is the 2025 Community Shield?
The 2025 FA Community Shield takes place today, Sunday 10 August, at Wembley Stadium in London, with kick-off scheduled for 3:00 PM BST.
In the UK, the match will be shown live on TNT Sports.
Community Shield 2025 Betting
| Result | % Of Bets | Odds |
|---|---|---|
| Liverpool (90) | 52% | 3/5 |
| Crystal Palace (90) | 34% | 5/1 |
| Draw (90) | 14% | 7/2 |
The table above shows the percentage of bets on the Community Shield winner market taken in the last seven days through oddschecker.
If you’re considering placing a bet on this game, be sure to check out our Crystal Palace vs Liverpool preview, packed with a detailed score prediction and expert bet builder tips.
Liverpool enter the Community Shield as the clear favourites (4/6 BetMGM) and the most backed (52% of bets), boasting a squad packed with proven talent like Mohamed Salah and Virgil Van Dijk, boosted further by new signings Frimpong, Wirtz, Kerkez and Ekitike, who have already made an impact in pre-season.
The additions have strengthened key areas, giving Arne Slot more tactical options and depth as they build on last season’s dominant Premier League title.
However, Crystal Palace should not be underestimated; their historic FA Cup victory showcased resilience and big-match temperament, backed by a strong record of four wins in six neutral Wembley matches.
While Palace may struggle to match Liverpool’s firepower over 90 minutes, their disciplined, counter-attacking style could keep the game tight.
