Referee Controversy as Palace, Bournemouth Draw 0-0

Crystal Palace and Bournemouth drew 0-0 at Selhurst Park in a match marked by contentious refereeing, as Palace’s Chris Richards was sent off for a second yellow card just before halftime—a decision deemed harsh by many—while Bournemouth’s Alex Scott, already booked, avoided a similar dismissal. Despite playing with a numerical advantage, Bournemouth could not break their struggle to win in London and extended their streak of away draws. Palace, meanwhile, failed to register a single shot on target but ended a run of heavy defeats, focusing on defensive stability. The draw leaves Bournemouth in eighth place, potentially eight points behind the European spots, and Palace in 12th as they prepare for their FA Cup semi-final. Both teams expressed frustration: Bournemouth at a missed opportunity and Palace at inconsistent officiating. The result impacts the Premier League standings as the season nears its conclusion.