Jørgen Strand Larsen experienced a sensational start in his first home game for Crystal Palace, scoring two goals within the first half hour. His first goal came just 15 minutes into the match, followed by another at the 30-minute mark, giving Palace a 2-0 lead. The match initially seemed to be going in Palace's favor, with the home crowd enthusiastic about Strand Larsen's performance and the prospect of a potential victory.

However, the joy quickly turned into dismay as Burnley mounted an unexpected comeback. In the 40th minute, Hannibal Mejbri scored to close the gap, abruptly shifting the momentum in favor of the visiting team. Just before halftime, crisis struck as a corner kick resulted in an own goal by Palace defender Jefferson Lerma, bringing the score to 3-2 in favor of Burnley. This turnaround was particularly shocking given Burnley's struggles, as they had not won in 16 matches prior to this game.

Despite Strand Larsen's hunger for a hat trick and his attempts to score again in the second half, the situation worsened for Crystal Palace as they could not regain their earlier dominance. The match highlighted the unpredictable nature of football, emphasizing how quickly fortunes can change in a game, leaving Crystal Palace and their supporters reeling from this stunning defeat at home against a team long overdue for a victory.