The young Eagles will take on the young Reds on Friday, 17th April under the lights at Old Trafford, with kick-off scheduled for 19:00 BST.
Palace reached the semi-finals following a dramatic 3–2 comeback victory over five-time winners and reigning champions Aston Villa under the lights at Villa Park.
Darren Fletcher’s side have progressed with wins over Peterborough United (1-0), Derby County (2-1) and Oxford United (4-1), and arrive in strong form having won 12 consecutive matches in 2026.
United are also the most successful club in Youth Cup history, having lifted the trophy an impressive 11 times.
For Palace, this marks their first Youth Cup semi-final appearance since 1997, when a side featuring Clinton Morrison, Wayne Carlisle and Hayden Mullins defeated Blackburn Rovers 4–3 on aggregate to reach the final.
If the final is level after 90 minutes, the winner will be decided by extra time and, if necessary, penalties. Should Palace progress, we will face the winners of Manchester City vs Blackburn Rovers away in the final, which must be played before Saturday, 9th May.
Supporters wishing to attend can purchase tickets through Manchester United’s website.