Gallery: The Best Photos from training ahead of the FA Youth Cup

Academy

5 Dec 2025

Crystal Palace Under-18s continued their preparations at Academy ahead of Friday’s FA Youth Cup third-round tie against Bradford City at Selhurst Park (5th December, 18:00 GMT) – and our photographers were on hand to capture every moment.

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The young Eagles are gearing up for their tournament curtain-raiser, with Premier League and Championship academies entering the competition at this stage. After a narrow 1–0 defeat to eventual champions Manchester City last season, the squad are determined to go one step further this time around.

Bradford arrive in south London in strong form, having reached Round Three with a 4–1 win over York City following an earlier 5–3 victory against Stockton Town.

If the scores are level after 90 minutes, extra-time and penalties will decide who progresses, setting up a potentially dramatic evening under the lights at Selhurst Park.

Take a look through the lens in our gallery below, showcasing the best images from training as the team fine-tune their preparations for Friday night.

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