Despite the 21 league goals of striker
Andy Johnson, and being just ahead of the relegation zone for most of the season, Palace were unable to remain in the top flight and were relegated on the last day of the season, following a 2–2 draw with fellow south-east London rivals
Charlton Athletic at The Valley, combined with
West Bromwich Albion's 2–0 win over
Portsmouth. With relegation, speculation reigned over Johnson's future; Johnson even handed in a transfer request, but ultimately the striker would sign a five-year contract with the club with an improved wage, pledging to help the club regain top-flight status. Young winger
Wayne Routledge also impressed with 10 assists in the Premier League, making him more productive than the likes of
Arjen Robben and
Steven Gerrard in terms of creativity, but he was snapped up by
Tottenham Hotspur following Palace's relegation. ==Final league table==