Jamar Lee, Dotun Lamidi and Donte Martin all find the net in a stunning second-half comeback as the Young Eagles earn a point against Fulham. Some performance, lads!
88'
Substitution
7Raihaan
Andersonoff
16Toby
Williamson
88'
Substitution
10Arthur
O'Keefeoff
14Nasir
Campbellon
86'
Substitution
9Aidan
Evansoff
18Kyle
Granton
86'
Substitution
11Anand
Batraoff
19Bashil
Lubegaon
76'
MARTIN MAKES IT THREE!
Another absolute worldie from a Palace player! This time it’s Donte Martin, who draws us level with less than 15 minutes to play! From 3-0 down to 3-3 - WOW!
76'
Crystal Palace U18 Goal!
3 - 3
Goal!
9Donte
Martin
Goal! Crystal Palace U18 3, Fulham U18 3. Donte Martin (Crystal Palace U18) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the top right corner. Assisted by Oladotun Lamidi.
75'
Two quick-fire strikes!
Palace have clawed two goals back against Fulham thanks to brilliant finishes from Jamar Lee and Dotun Lamidi!
74'
Substitution
10Dylan
De-Galeoff
17Khai
Vallyon
73'
Yellow Card
Mulvenna(6)
Alfie Mulvenna (Crystal Palace U18) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
70'
Substitution
7William
Sutton-Banguraoff
16Kayden
Sessegnonon
69'
Crystal Palace U18 Goal!
2 - 3
Goal!
11Oladotun
Lamidi
Goal! Crystal Palace U18 2, Fulham U18 3. Oladotun Lamidi (Crystal Palace U18) right footed shot from the left side of the box to the top right corner. Assisted by Ajean-Ray Greaves.
68'
Crystal Palace U18 Goal!
1 - 3
Goal!
8Jamar
Lee
Goal! Crystal Palace U18 1, Fulham U18 3. Jamar Lee (Crystal Palace U18) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the top left corner.
63'
Substitution
3Kwasi
Baahoff
17Daniel
Owoadeon
55'
Yellow Card
Monk(5)
Dylan Monk (Crystal Palace U18) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
53'
Palace emerge with more intent...
The Young Eagles look to have stepped up the intensity of their press at the break, and it’s bringing more attacking intent. Still no breakthrough, though.
first-half-ends
First Half ends, Crystal Palace U18 0, Fulham U18 3.
45'
Half-time
The Young Eagles have been desperately unlucky to find themselves 2-0 down, but it’s a familiar story – plenty of chances, but nothing to show for them.
42'
Fulham U18 Goal
0 - 3
Goal!
9Aidan
Evans
Goal! Crystal Palace U18 0, Fulham U18 3. Aidan Evans (Fulham U18) right footed shot from more than 35 yards to the centre of the goal.
38'
Palace pushing hard...
Despite Fulham being two goals to the good, they’re far from in control. Palace are pushing hard for a way back into this one.
32'
Yellow Card
Baah(3)
Kwasi Baah (Crystal Palace U18) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
29'
Crystal Palace U18 Own Goal
0 - 2
Goal!
6Alfie
Mulvenna
Own Goal by Alfie Mulvenna, Crystal Palace U18. Crystal Palace U18 0, Fulham U18 2.
24'
Fulham take the lead...
The Young Cottagers take the lead, despite Palace being the side in the ascendancy. Brief has been the busier of the two ‘keepers, but Fulham counter and show their efficiency in front of goal.
24'
Fulham U18 Goal
0 - 1
Goal!
9Aidan
Evans
Goal! Crystal Palace U18 0, Fulham U18 1. Aidan Evans (Fulham U18) right footed shot from very close range to the centre of the goal following a corner.
20'
Palace turning the screw...
How we aren’t ahead is beyond us! The Eagles are growing into this one, with Martin and O’Keefe both forcing acrobatic saves from Brief.
17'
O'Keefe nearly breakes the deadlock...
Martin threads through Arthur O'Keefe, who is denied one-on-one!
15'
Martin calls Zack Brief into action!
The ball falls kindly for Martin to the left of the area and the strikers half-volley calls Brief into action!
11'
Fulham go close...
The visitors have the first chance as Aidan Evans sends a half-volley over the bar from inside the area. It’s been an even opening otherwise, with possession shared.
Here come the teams!
The two sides emerge from the tunnel and line up for the handshakes. One last look around Borough Sports Ground... and we’re ready to go! Come on, Palace!
Warm-ups complete...
That’s the warm-up done! The Eagles head back inside as we edge closer to kick-off...
Warm-ups are underway!
The two sides are out on the pitch, with the final preparations now underway. Goalkeepers are working through their drills, the outfielders are stretching and kick-off is getting closer...
Four changes for Fulham...
Javier Alonso makes four changes from Arsenal, with the U18s switching from a 5-2-3 to a 4-2-3-1. Rosen Modev replaces Lucca Benetton in goal, fresh from his appearance on the bench for our 4-0 Europa League win over Lech Poznań. Kwasi Baah comes in at left-back with Nat Kalembo stepping up to the U21s, while Jamar Lee and Seb Bonsu-Amako form a new midfield pairing. Arthur O’Keefe moves into the No.10 role.
A reminder...
It’s an Academy double-header today, with the U21s hosting Blackburn in PL2 at 12:00 BST. Follow both games on our Academy X channel (@CPFCAcademy), with the U21s also live on Palace TV+ from 11:45 BST.
Match Preview
Academy double-header preview: Fulham and Blackburn
Get the lowdown on today’s U18 Premier League South clash and everything you need to know about this weekend’s Academy action.
The Young Eagles are looking to return to winning ways after five straight defeats across league and cup competition. Despite the results, Palace have shown plenty of promise in recent weeks, pushing Nottingham Forest close, going toe-to-toe with Tottenham and producing a spirited display against Arsenal last time out.
Good morning!
Welcome to Sutton United’s Borough Sports Ground, where Javier Alonso’s U18s take on Fulham in the U18 Premier League South. Kick-off is at 11:00 BST. Come on, Palace!
