Match ends, Aston Villa U21 0, Crystal Palace U21 2.
90'
Full time!
While Palace rode their luck at times and relied on some inspired goalkeeping from Harry Lee, the Young Eagles ran out 2-0 winners, with Benji Casey and Adler Nascimento on target.
87'
Crystal Palace U21 Goal!
0 - 2
Goal!
9
Adler Nascimento
Goal! Aston Villa U21 0, Crystal Palace U21 2. Adler Nascimento (Crystal Palace U21) left footed shot from the centre of the box to the top right corner. Assisted by Sebastian Williams.
83'
Substitution
11Ben
Broggiooff
17Jack
McGrathon
82'
Substitution
9Rory
Wilsonoff
18Oscar
Johnsonon
81'
Yellow Card
Adams-Collman(16)
Kai-Reece Adams-Collman (Crystal Palace U21) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
78'
Substitution
28Cheick
Doucouréoff
16Kai-Reece
Adams-Collmanon
78'
Substitution
10Joseph
Gibbardoff
12Jasper
Juddon
69'
Crystal Palace U21 Goal!
0 - 1
Goal!
15Ben
Casey
Goal! Aston Villa U21 0, Crystal Palace U21 1. Ben Casey (Crystal Palace U21) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the high centre of the goal following a fast break.
68'
Substitution
6Max
Jenneroff
16Fletcher
Boydon
60'
Super Harry Lee!
Harry Lee has been exceptional since the restart, producing at least five or six brilliant saves to ensure Palace remain level - keep going, H!
59'
Substitution
10Cole
Branniganoff
15Alfie
Lynskeyon
56'
Substitution
11Makai
Bernard-Fergusonoff
15Ben
Caseyon
first-half-ends
First Half ends, Aston Villa U21 0, Crystal Palace U21 0.
36'
Substitution
3Sean
Somadeoff
4Euan
Danaheron
33'
Better from Palace!
Joe Gibbard first-time effort off Adler Nascimento's pull-back is over the bar - so close!
28'
Palace standing firm!
After an even start, Villa are enjoying a good spell, but Palace have weathered the storm and frustrated the hosts as we pass the mid-point of the half.
15'
An even start!
As we approach the quarter-hour mark, both sides have enjoyed spells of ascendancy. There have been no clear-cut chances so far, aside from a Brannigan half-volley that sailed comfortably over. That said, a highlight has been some beautiful combination play that almost saw Cheick Doucouré slip Adler Nascimento through one-on-one.
We're underway!
We’re just moments from kick-off, and what was shaping up to be a miserable evening has brightened up! The teams are emerging now, the sun is dimming – can we claim our first three points of the season?
How to follow
Unfortunately, neither Academy game against Aston Villa will be streamed live on Palace TV+. The best place to follow the action live is the Official Crystal Palace App and our brand-new Match Centre for 26/27. Supporters can also follow live commentary on our Academy X (Twitter) page, with updates throughout both matches. After the final whistle, a full match report will be published in our Academy news section, while highlights of both games will be available on Palace TV+.
Team news…
Darren Powell makes four changes from last week’s draw at Arsenal, with George King, Caleb Kporha, Joel Drakes-Thomas and Zavier Gozo making way for Charlie Walker-Smith, Sean Somade, Joe Gibbard and Makai Bernard-Ferguson. Walker-Smith and Gibbard return from injury, while Bernard-Ferguson makes his competitive U21s debut!
Last week!
The U21s earned a hard-fought 1-1 draw at Arsenal in their 26/27 Premier League 2 opener, with Zavier Gozo on target for the Young Eagles. Gozo hasn’t travelled with us this time around, though, so there will be an opportunity for others to step up and make their mark!
Welcome and good evening!
Welcome to Bodymoor Heath Training Ground for the first of two Academy games against Aston Villa this Bank Holiday weekend. The U21s are looking for their first three points of the Premier League 2 season tonight, with kick-off at 19:00 BST – one hour before the first team’s game v Man City! We know where everyone will really be watching… The U18s complete the double-header tomorrow morning, facing Villa at 11:00 BST!
