A youthful Palace side suffered a 2–0 defeat away to Chelsea last time out, ending a six-match unbeaten run across league and cup competitions.
The 16-man matchday squad featured eight Under-16 players and three first-year scholars, underlining the club’s continued commitment to developing emerging talent and providing valuable experience at a high level.
That result leaves Palace third in the U18 Premier League South on 36 points, level with fierce rivals Brighton & Hove Albion, and sets up an important away clash with Southampton.
A positive result on the south coast would provide the perfect platform heading into a pivotal run of fixtures, including a high-profile FA Youth Cup semi-final against Manchester United at Old Trafford on Friday, 17th April (19:00 BST).
That is followed by our first-ever U18 Premier League Cup final against the same opponents at Selhurst Park on Wednesday, 22nd April (19:00 BST) – click HERE to buy tickets and be a part of history!
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