Dwight McNeil
CRY
Right Winger
Half-Space Orchestrator
Nov 22, 1999 (26)
Left
6'0"
150 lb
Holding minimal role
McNeil has started in one of his two appearances this season, while going unused three times.
Analysis: McNeil has had an up-and-down start to the season, earning a starting role in the season opener but having yet to see that spot again, serving from the bench in his only other league appearance. That said, he was dropped from the squad at points for sporting reasons, so he has missed a match while going unused twice. This doesn't bring much confidence to his role and minutes moving forward, giving minimal value to any team unless more starting time is received.
Makes quiet Palace debut
McNeil generated one shot (zero on goal) in Saturday's 2-0 defeat versus Everton.
Analysis: McNeil registered one shot in Saturday's 2-0 defeat to Everton, making his first official appearance for Crystal Palace on the opening day of the Premier League season after his summer arrival. The winger adds width and directness to manager Pierre Sage's attacking options, and while his contribution was limited on a difficult opening day, his ability to take on defenders and deliver from wide areas gives Palace an additional creative outlet that will become increasingly important as the 2026-27 campaign develops.
Three shots in loss
McNeil registered three shots (zero on goal), one cross (one accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 2-0 loss to Arsenal.
Analysis: McNeil led the Everton attacking effort with three shots (zero on goal) Saturday as they were outlasted in a 2-0 loss at Arsenal. The attacker also contributed one interception and two clearances to the defensive effort across 86 minutes of play. McNeil has attempted nine shots (three on goal) across his last three appearances (three starts), matching his total number of shot attempted across the preceding 15 appearances (eight starts) combined.
Four crosses in draw
McNeil generated one shot (zero on goal), four crosses (zero accurate) and one corner in Saturday's 0-0 draw against Burnley.
Analysis: After starting the previous match on the right wing in place of Iliman Ndiaye, who is away at AFCON, McNeil made another start but operated on the left with Jack Grealish (illness) unavailable, freeing Tyler Dibbiling to play on the right. He attempted one shot, produced a season-high four tackles, created one chance and delivered four crosses, marking back-to-back matches with four crosses while taking one corner in each game.
Starts in Cup
McNeil got the start during Wednesday's Carabao Cup clash with Mansfield Town.
Analysis: McNeil has been on the bench for the first two Premier League matches, but got the start for the Carabao Cup match. He had a quiet day before coming off, and seems truly relegated to a depth role. McNeil was excellent before his injury last season, but poor form when he returned seems to have knocked him down the pecking order.
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