IShowSpeed Humiliated 18-0 by Cole Palmer

IShowSpeed Humiliated 18-0 by Cole Palmer on EA FC 27

Popular streamer IShowSpeed has suffered one of the most embarrassing defeats of his football gaming career after Chelsea star Cole Palmer thrashed him 18-0 on EA Sports FC 27 during a livestreamed showdown.

The American internet personality, whose real name is Darren Watkins Jr., has recently been taking on professional footballers in virtual football matches. However, his encounter with Palmer proved that competing against elite footballers on the pitch and beating them on a gaming console are two very different challenges.

Speed’s Previous Matches Against Professional Footballers

Before facing Palmer, Speed had already been testing his gaming abilities against professional players, including Barcelona defender Alejandro Balde, Liverpool forward Hugo Ekitike and Paris Saint-Germain winger Khvicha Kvaratskhelia.

His encounter with Kvaratskhelia attracted particular attention after reports described the streamer becoming emotional following the defeat. The PSG star’s appearance added to Speed’s growing list of difficult challenges against players who normally showcase their talent on the football pitch.

Speed later mentioned Balde, Ekitike and Kvaratskhelia while speaking with Palmer during a livestream. His growing collection of matchups has turned these gaming sessions into entertaining clashes between football celebrities and online entertainment.

However, the streamer was about to face one of his toughest tests yet.

Speed Beats Palmer in the First Game

The showdown between Speed and Palmer began with a surprisingly competitive contest. The pair exchanged goals in the opening match, which finished 6-6 after regular and extra time.

The game was eventually decided by a penalty shootout, where Speed held his nerve to claim a 5-4 victory.

Having beaten the Chelsea star in their first encounter, Speed appeared to have every reason to believe he could win the series. But Palmer was far from finished.

Cole Palmer Delivers an Incredible 18-0 Beating

The second game turned into a completely different story.

Palmer took control early and continued scoring as Speed struggled to find a way back into the contest. The streamer was already trailing 10-0 at half-time, leaving him facing an almost impossible task.

Things became even more embarrassing when the match statistics revealed that Palmer had registered 30 shots, while Speed had failed to attempt a single shot throughout the entire game.

Reacting to the unbelievable result, Speed said: “Oh my f***ing god, I had zero shots the whole game.”

The scoreline quickly became a talking point among viewers, with fans flooding the livestream chat with jokes about the streamer’s performance. Palmer, meanwhile, appeared to enjoy the moment, drawing attention to the match statistics after the final whistle.

Palmer Wins the Series as Speed Loses His Cool

The final match offered Speed another opportunity to recover some pride, but Palmer remained in control, winning the third game 9-3.

That result gave the Chelsea midfielder a 2-1 victory in the three-game series. Speed’s opening penalty-shootout win had briefly raised hopes of an upset, but Palmer responded with two emphatic victories.

The heavy defeats also sparked frustration from Speed, who reportedly smashed controllers and argued with his brother Jamal during the stream. With viewers continuing to tease him over the results, the livestream eventually ended abruptly.

Football Stars Are Proving Difficult to Beat Online

Speed’s encounters with professional footballers show why these gaming sessions have become such compelling entertainment. His energetic reactions and willingness to challenge famous players create moments that spread quickly across social media.

The 18-0 defeat to Palmer, however, will be particularly memorable. After winning the first game, Speed went on to lose the next two by a combined score of 27-3.

For Palmer, it was a convincing demonstration of his gaming ability. For Speed, it was a painful reminder that beating a professional footballer at EA FC can be just as difficult as facing one in real life.

And after such a dramatic turnaround, fans will be waiting to see which football star Speed challenges next — and whether he can bounce back from one of his most humiliating gaming defeats.