It’s a huge week for the Crystal Palace Academy, with both our Under-18s and Under-21s in action twice across league and cup competitions.
Across the next seven days, supporters can watch four Academy matches LIVE on Palace TV+, with crucial fixtures in the U18 Premier League South, Premier League 2 and Premier League International Cup.
From a European knockout clash under the lights to a fierce rivalry with Brighton and a key title-race encounter, there’s plenty at stake across a packed schedule for the young Eagles.
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Palace U18s begin the week on Tuesday evening (17th March, 18:00 GMT) as they travel to Motspur Park looking to extend their impressive four-match winning run.
Javier Alonso’s side have won four consecutive matches across league and cup competitions, a run that has seen them reach the Premier League Cup final and the FA Youth Cup semi-finals.
At the same time, the young Eagles remain firmly in the U18 Premier League South title race. Chelsea currently sit second on 36 points while leaders Tottenham have 43, but Palace have two games in hand, making fixtures like Tuesday’s trip to Fulham crucial.
The young Cottagers will provide a stern test. Despite a mixed campaign overall, Fulham arrive unbeaten in their last three matches, including a remarkable comeback victory at Chelsea – the only team to defeat the league leaders at Cobham this season.
With momentum building for Alonso’s side and the title race heating up, supporters can tune in to see whether the young Eagles can take another important step forward!
Fulham U18s v Crystal Palace U18s
On Wednesday evening (19:00 GMT), attention turns to European competition as Palace U21s host Real Sociedad B in the Premier League International Cup quarter-finals.
Darren Powell’s side booked their place in the last eight after topping Group B with nine points, sealing qualification with a decisive 2–0 victory over Borussia Mönchengladbach.
Standing in their way are Spanish side Real Sociedad B, who arrive with the best record in this season’s competition after collecting 10 points from four matches.
Unlike many Academy teams in the tournament, Sociedad operate a reserve side competing in Spain’s professional league system. Their B team currently play in La Liga 2, sitting mid-table and arriving in South London in strong form after winning four of their last five matches.
The sides previously met in the competition during the 2024/25 season, when Palace earned a draw with Adler Nascimento on the scoresheet.
With a place in the International Cup semi-finals on the line, supporters can watch what promises to be an exciting night under the lights at Sutton.
Crystal Palace U21s v Real Sociedad B
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Saturday morning (11:00 GMT) brings one of the most fiercely contested fixtures in the Academy calendar as Brighton visit the Palace Academy.
The rivalry needs little introduction, and with both teams firmly involved in the U18 Premier League South title race, there will be plenty at stake beyond bragging rights.
Brighton currently sit fourth on 31 points, just three behind Palace, although the young Eagles hold a game in hand.
The reverse fixture earlier in the season proved a difficult afternoon for Palace, with Brighton running out 4-0 winners at the Amex Elite Performance Centre – just the second team to prevent Alonso’s side from scoring in the league this season, alongside Leicester.
With revenge on the mind and crucial points on the line in the title race, supporters can expect a competitive encounter when the rivals meet again...
Crystal Palace U18s v Brighton U18s
The week concludes with a challenging Premier League 2 trip to Liverpool on Sunday afternoon (13:00 GMT).
Palace head into the fixture unbeaten in their last two league matches, following a 2–1 victory over Blackburn Rovers and a 2–2 draw with Wolves.
Against Wolves, the young Eagles showed resilience after falling behind early. Zach Marsh levelled before substitute Jemiah Umolu made an immediate impact from the bench to secure a point with a well-taken half-volley.
The result leaves Powell’s side 12th in Premier League 2 on 25 points, currently inside the play-off places with three matches remaining. With just five points separating Palace from 21st in a tightly contested table, every point will prove vital in the race for the end-of-season knockout stage.
Liverpool will provide a stern test, however. The Reds sit third in the division on 35 points and arrive in strong form after winning four of their last five matches.
It sets up another intriguing encounter as Palace look to strengthen their play-off hopes against one of the league’s top sides.
Liverpool U21s v Crystal Palace U21s
