SAM JOHNSTONE NEWS

Concedes twice in Wednesday's loss Johnstone had two saves and allowed two goals in Wednesday's 2-0 loss to AFC Bournemouth.

Impact Johnstone conceded twice in Wednesday's loss, his fifth time in the last seven matches he has conceded two or more. He has certainly hit a rough patch of form as this seven-match streak was preceded by three consecutive clean sheets. Unfortunately that rough patch looks likely to continue as his next three matches are about as difficult as it gets. First he faces Liverpool (34 goals in 15 league matches), and then at Manchester City (36 goals in 15 league matches) and then Brighton (32 goals in 15 league matches).

DECEMBER 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Concedes one in draw Johnstone registered two saves and allowed one goal in Sunday's 1-1 draw versus West Ham United.

Impact Despite conceding the first goal of the match in the 13th minute, Johnstone did his part to give his team a chance by following up with two saves, helping lead to a draw. He is now up to 32 saves, compared to 19 goals conceded on the season and has five clean sheets in 14 appearances.

DECEMBER 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Concedes twice in loss Johnstone made one save and allowed two goals in Saturday's 2-1 defeat to Luton Town.

Impact Johnstone would've hoped to have a better performance on Saturday after allowing three goals and only registering one save in his last match, but instead, he almost had an identical outcome against Luton, allowing two goals and notching only one save yet again. The goalie did have to play behind an injured outfield, having two of his key starters go down with injuries, which possibly amplified the result of the match. The goalie will hope to have a better performance in his next contest when he heads to London for a match against West Ham.

NOVEMBER 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Concedes three goals Johnstone conceded three goals and made one save in Saturday's 3-2 loss to Everton.

Impact Johnstone had kept four clean sheets in his previous six, but he came up against an Everton side that was clinical in front of goal. Despite having an afternoon to forget, he still sits joint top of the clean sheets table with five, alongside Nick Pope. Palace face two sides in the bottom three (Luton and Bournemouth) in their next three games and you would not bet against Johnstone adding to his tally.

NOVEMBER 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Solid in win Johnstone registered five saves and secured a clean sheet in Saturday's 2-0 victory versus Burnley.

Impact Johnstone tied his season high for saves while keeping his fifth clean sheet of the season. He is now tied for first for the most clean sheets in the EPL, averaging about 2.5 saves per game. The keeper will welcome a visit from Everton for the next match on Nov 11, who have scored eight goals in the last five contests.

NOVEMBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Pens extension through 2027 Johnstone signed an extension through the 2026/27 season with Crystal Palace.

Impact Johnstone earned the top job before 2023/24 and now has a long-term deal to go with it. The goalkeeper has kept four clean sheets in 2023/24 and has made 23 saves in 10 matches. Dean Henderson (hip) is a talented backup and could provide some competition but for now it seems to be Johnstone's job to lose.

NOVEMBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Concedes twice in loss Johnstone registered no saves and allowed two goals in Friday's 2-1 loss against Tottenham Hotspur.

Impact Johnstone conceded two goals Friday, a disappointing return given Spurs only managed one shot on target in the match. Defender Joel Ward deflected James Maddison's off-target shot into the back of the net in the 53rd minute, and then Son Heung-Min doubled Spurs' lead in the 66th minute. Johnstone faces a much easier matchup next Saturday at Burnley, a side which has scored just seven goals in nine league matches this season.

OCTOBER 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Concedes four Johnstone conceded four goals and made three saves in Saturday's 4-0 loss to Newcastle.

Impact Johstone was coming off the back of three consecutive clean sheets. He had a difficult day at the office, although there was little he could have done to keep out any of the goals with the hosts clinical in front of goal. He now faces another difficult game against Spurs on Friday.

OCTOBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Keeps third straight clean sheet Johnstone made five saves and kept a clean sheet during Saturday's scoreless draw against Nottingham Forest.

Impact Johnstone had luck on his side when Morgan Gibbs-White chipped the ball over him with a one-timed strike off a long pass but struck the post. Then, the goalkeeper was flawless, making some huge saves on his way to a third consecutive clean sheet and the fourth over eight starts this season. Next Saturday Johnstone will need to be at his best level as his side visits Newcastle and their powerful offense that racked up 12 goals over their last three outings.

OCTOBER 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Keeps clean sheet versus Man Utd Johnstone made three saves and kept a clean sheet during Saturday's 1-0 win over Manchester United.

Impact Johnstone had another great performance for Palace, making important saves to keep a strong Man Utd attack scoreless and guaranteeing a second consecutive clean sheet and the third over seven starts this season. With Dean Henderson (hip) still struggling with injuries, Johnstone is consolidating himself as the first-choice goalkeeper for the foreseeable future.

OCTOBER 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Keeps clean sheet versus Fulham Johnstone made five saves and kept a clean sheet during Saturday's scoreless draw against Fulham.

Impact Johnstone was the star of the show for Palace as he denied Fulham any chance of scoring with several fine saves, including a brilliant one to stop a shot from Andreas Pereira in the first half. This was the second clean sheet of the campaign for the goalkeeper, who will need to be at his best during next Saturday's visit to Manchester United.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Rough day in net Johnstone recorded two saves and allowed three goals in Saturday's 3-1 defeat against Aston Villa.

Impact Johnstone held a clean sheet in Saturday's match going into the 87th minute but failed to hold that clean sheet after Aston Villa poured on three goals in the final minutes of the match. He was unlucky on the second goal, as he had to face a shot from the spot after a penalty was called. The goalie has struggled since registering a clean sheet in the first match of the season, allowing seven goals and only six saves in the four games to follow. He could rebound and ultimately earn a clean sheet in his next match when Palace takes on Fulham.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Gets beaten twice versus Wolves Johnstone made two saves and conceded two goals during Sunday's 3-2 win over Wolverhampton.

Impact Johnstone had a mixed performance for Crystal Palace, conceding two goals but also making a pair of important saves to help his side getting the win. The defenders in front of him struggled against aerial plays as both goals scored by the opposition came off crosses from the left flank. This was the first game with multiple goals allowed for the goalkeeper this season and he'll try to bounce back after the international break.

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Concedes once Johnstone conceded from the only shot on target he faced in Saturday's 1-1 draw with Brentford.

Impact Johnston was a spectator for most of the game and was powerless to stop Kevin Schade's wonder strike. The keeper has conceded twice and has kept one clean sheet in three games so far, but he may find himself back on the bench before too long with Dean Henderson expected to arrive from Man Utd before the transfer window shuts.

AUGUST 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Commits PK in home loss Johnstone recorded two saves and allowed one goal in Monday's 1-0 defeat to Arsenal.

Impact Johnstone was doing well, but commited a PK in the 54th minute and conceded to Martin Odegaard as Crystal Palace ended up with the home loss. The goalkeeper has one clean sheet in the season after two starts. He will look to bounce back at Brentford on Saturday.

AUGUST 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Keeps clean sheet against Blades Johnstone made one save and kept a clean sheet during Saturday's 1-0 win over Sheffield United.

Impact Johnstone didn't have much work to do here but a clean sheet away from home is always a great way of starting a campaign. However, the goalkeeper will probably be much busier on Aug. 21 as Palace hosts last season's runners-up Arsenal.

AUGUST 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Makes three saves in draw Johnstone made three saves and conceded one goal during Sunday's 1-1 draw against Nottingham Forest.

Impact Johnstone couldn't do much to stop Taiwo Awoniyi's well-placed shot into the far post just after the half-hour mark but other than than had a solid performance. After taking over as a starter, the goalkeeper closed the season with 26 saves, 10 goals conceded and three clean sheets over nine EPL appearances.

MAY 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Concedes twice in draw Johnstone registered two saves and allowed two goals in Saturday's 2-2 draw versus Fulham.

Impact Johnstone conceded two goals Saturday, his third match in his last five appearances conceding multiple. He also made two saves and one clearance. He faces an easier matchup next Sunday versus Nottingham Forest, a side which has scored 37 goals in 37 league matches this season.

MAY 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Untested in win Johnstone recorded no saves and kept a clean sheet in Saturday's 2-0 win against AFC Bournemouth.

Impact Johnstone had a very quiet game on Saturday. He faced no shots-on-target from a toothless Bournemouth opposition. The 30-year-old has secured his position as first choice starter since Vicente Guaita went out with a calf injury earlier in the year. From seven appearances (all starts) he has delivered three clean sheets.

MAY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Concedes once in loss Johnstone made two saves and allowed one goal in Saturday's 1-0 defeat versus Tottenham Hotspur.

Impact Johnstone conceded once Saturday off a Harry Kane header just before halftime. He made just two saves in the match, one of which he made a great save on Son Heung-Min in a 1-on-1 situation. He faces an easier matchup next Saturday versus Bournemouth, a side which has scored 37 goals in 35 league matches this season.

MAY 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Concedes three goals to West Ham Johnstone made a save but conceded three goals in Saturday's 4-3 victory against West Ham United.

Impact Johnstone and Palace struggled heavily with set pieces on Saturday as Tomas Soucek, Michail Antonio and Nayef Aguerd each scored on corner kick routines. But the Eagles were able to outscore their opponents and all but ensure safety in the Premier League for next season with this win. Vicente Guaita has been an unused substitute in three consecutive Premier League games now, so maybe Johnstone could be set to continue as the starting goalkeeper for the time being.

APRIL 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Concedes twice in loss Johnstone registered two saves and allowed two goals in Tuesday's 2-0 loss to Wolverhampton. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 92nd minute.

Impact Johnstone conceded two goals Tuesday, his most in his four starts this season. He also made a season low two saves and was shown his first yellow card of the season. He faces a slightly more difficult matchup Saturday versus West Ham, which have scored 33 goals in 31 league matches this season.

APRIL 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Keeps clean sheet against Everton Johnstone made five saves and five clearances while keeping a clean sheet during Saturday's scoreless draw against Everton.

Impact Johnstone once again relieved injured Vicente Guaita (calf) had another great performance between the sticks for Palace, making several nice interventions to keep his second clean sheet over three starts since taking over. With also 16 saves and just one goal conceded during this brief stretch as a starter, the goalkeeper definitely put himself in contention for a permanent place in the lineup even when Guaita gets fully fit.

APRIL 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Keeps clean sheet in win Johnstone recorded four saves and secured a clean sheet in Saturday's 2-0 win against Southampton.

Impact Johnstone kept a clean sheet Saturday, his first this season. He made four saves in the match as he stepped in for starting keeper Vicente Guaita (calf) for the second consecutive week. He faces another easy matchup next Saturday versus Everton who have scored just 24 goals in 31 league matches this season.

APRIL 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Concedes once in first start Johnstone recorded seven saves and allowed one goal in Sunday's 5-1 win against Leeds United.

Impact Johnstone made his first start of the season Sunday, as he replaced Vicente Guaita (calf) in the starting XI. Johnstone conceded once in the match off a Patrick Bamford strike in the 21st minute. He made seven saves though, an impressive performance after not receiving any game time prior. If he starts next Saturday he will face an easier matchup at Southampton who have scored just 24 goals in 30 league matches this season.

APRIL 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE