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## Annabel Blanchard

> Blanchard joined Palace in 2022 off the back of a remarkable season with Blackburn Rovers in which she earned both Coaches' and Supporters' Player of the Season, and has since grown into one of English football's most exciting playmakers.

Blanchard is a young, two-footed forward capable of playing across the front line or, more regularly, as a No. 10.

Blanchard began her career aged just 16 with Liverpool, but started her time with the England youth setup the year before, and has represented the national side from Under-17-Under-19 levels.

After leaving Liverpool she joined Leicester City and then Blackburn Rovers, with whom she finished joint-top goalscorer in 21/22.

Blanchard then joined Palace in the summer of 2022 and made a strong start in South London, with four goals in 22 Championship appearances in her maiden campaign.

In 2023/24, Blanchard's brilliance shone as Palace Women claimed promotion from the Championship, the forward scoring 11 times in just 19 league games including clinical hat-tricks against both Durham and London City Lionesses.

Such form led to Blanchard not only winning both the Championship Goal and Player of the Month awards in September – as well as a nomination for the latter for November – but also the club's Player of the Month awards for October and March to boot.

At the start of Palace's first-ever top-flight season, Blanchard became our inaugural Women's Super League goalscorer, netting a brace in our first win against Leicester City – 2-0 at the King Power Stadium – in October 2024.

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Blackburn Rovers, 2021/22

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Supporters' Player of the Season

February 2023, October 2023, April 2024

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Jo Potter's side will be looking to climb the WSL2 table, especially as up to **THREE** teams can earn promotion to the topflight this season.

You can be there to cheer the team on in each of those games in Sutton, [with tickets available here!](https://www.eticketing.co.uk/cpfc/Events?preFilter=6&preFilterName=3.%20Women%27s%20Matches&utm_source=pcb&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=cpfcw-2026-home-games-16.12.25)

Tickets are now on sale for our home matches against:

- **Durham:** Sunday, 25th January, 12:00 GMT - [Secure your tickets here!](https://www.eticketing.co.uk/cpfc/EDP/Event/Index/887?utm_source=website&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=cpfcw-2026-home-games-web-durham-16.12.25)

- **Bristol City:** Sunday, 8th February, 14:00 GMT- [Secure your tickets here!](https://www.eticketing.co.uk/cpfc/EDP/Event/Index/888?utm_source=website&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=cpfcw-2026-home-games-web-bristol-16.12.25)

- **Nottingham Forest:** Sunday, 15th March, 14:00 GMT - [Secure your tickets here!](https://www.eticketing.co.uk/cpfc/EDP/Event/Index/889?utm_source=website&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=cpfcw-2026-home-games-web-forest-16.12.25)

- **Ipswich Town:** Sunday, 5th April, 14:00 BST - [Secure your tickets here!](https://www.eticketing.co.uk/cpfc/EDP/Event/Index/890?utm_source=website&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=cpfcw-2026-home-games-web-ipswich-16.12.25)

- **Portsmouth:** Sunday, 3rd May, 14:00 BST - [Secure your tickets here!](https://www.eticketing.co.uk/cpfc/EDP/Event/Index/891?utm_source=website&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=cpfcw-2026-home-games-web-portsmouth-16.12.25)

*Details regarding our Charlton fixture at Selhurst Park (Sunday, 29th March, 14:00 BST) are set to be announced in due course.*

*All dates and kick-off times subject to change.*

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### Seating Arrangements

Matches **in Sutton** will see supporters have the option of purchasing either a **Seating Ticket** – allowing them to reserve a specific seat within the VBS Community Stadium’s stands – or a **Standing Ticket**.

Standing Tickets are not restricted to specific areas. Supporters will be able to move around all terracing stands at the VBS Community Stadium, depending on availability.

If you are a supporter with any **accessibility requirements**, please contact our dedicated Disability Liaison Officer, Rhianna Odartey, either by email [**dlo@cpfc.co.uk**](mailto:dlo@cpfc.co.uk) or call 0208 768 6000. Limited parking is available for supporters with a blue badge.

We recommend purchasing all tickets online, in advance of each match, to ensure you don’t miss out.

### Ticket information

**All tickets will be digital** and will be emailed to the account holder before each game.

**Tickets for every game** will be sent out as PDF files, which can either be scanned on your phone at the gates, or printed off at home.

### 2025/26 BWSL2 Match Ticket Prices

**Seated**

- **Adults: £12**
- **Under-16s: £5**

**Standing**

- **Adults: £9**
- **Under-16s: £5**

### Match Details

**Crystal Palace v Durham**

- Sunday, 25th January

- VBS Community Stadium

- 12:00 GMT

*This game will be our 'Kids Day' - so Juniors (Under 16's) can attend this game from just £1 a ticket!*

**Crystal Palace v Bristol City**

- Sunday, 8th February

- VBS Community Stadium

- 14:00 GMT

**Crystal Palace v Nottingham Forest**

- Sunday, 15th March

- VBS Community Stadium

- 14:00 GMT

**Crystal Palace v Ipswich Town**

- Sunday, 5th April

- VBS Community Stadium

- 14:00 BST

**Crystal Palace v Portsmouth**

- Sunday, 3rd May

- VBS Community Stadium

- 14:00 BST

2026 is set to be a huge year for Crystal Palace Women, and you can now get tickets for each of our five home games at the VBS Community Stadium in Sutton.

All 2026 Palace Women games at the VBS on sale now!

Crystal Palace Women v Durham Women (2026-01-25)

Crystal Palace Women v Bristol City Women (2026-02-08)

Crystal Palace Women v Nottingham Forest Women (2026-03-15)

Crystal Palace Women v Ipswich Town Women (2026-04-05)

Crystal Palace Women v Portsmouth Women (2026-05-03)

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### **Kids for a Quid**

To celebrate our first home matchday of 2026, our clash against Durham will be our 'Kids Day' - where under-16's can get a ticket for just **£1**!

This is an opportunity for our younger fans to see their favourite players up close, and create lasting moments with their families. 

### **What to expect from the Fanzone?**

The **Fanzone opens at 10:30 GMT**, 90 minutes before kick-off, and is packed with family-friendly games and activities. It's the perfect place to get into the matchday spirit!

**You can look forward to a range of exciting attractions, including:**

- **Player signing session in the Fanzone:** Two Crystal Palace Women's players will be in the Fanzone before kick-off for a signing session.

- **Arts and Crafts station:** Show your creative side in Sutton with our popular Arts and Crafts station!

- **Face-painter:** Show your support in style and get your face painted with the Palace colours.

- **Half-time raffle:** Make sure you grab your tickets in the Fanzone to be in with a chance to win some amazing prizes!

And for those looking to grab a bite or a drink, we've got our new food menu and the [**'Alcohol in the Bowl'**](https://www.cpfc.co.uk/news/women/crystal-palace-women-to-participate-in-fan-choice-alcohol-in-the-bowl-trial/) scheme will be in effect, allowing you to enjoy a drink in the stands whilst you watch the match unfold.

### **Before you travel**

**All tickets will be digital** and will be emailed to the account holder before each game.

**Tickets for every game** will be sent out as PDF files, which can either be scanned on your phone at the gates, or printed off at home.

Although we are not expecting any travel disruption, we always recommend arriving early to soak up the atmosphere and avoid any queues at the turnstiles.

### **Seating Arrangements**

Although all supporters at Selhurst Park matches will be seated, matches **in Sutton** will see supporters have the option of purchasing either a **Seating Ticket** – allowing them to reserve a specific seat within the VBS Community Stadium’s stands – or a **Standing Ticket**.

Standing Tickets are not restricted to specific areas. Supporters will be able to move around all terracing stands at the VBS Community Stadium, depending on availability.

If you are a supporter with any **accessibility requirements**, please contact our dedicated Disability Liaison Officer, Rhianna Odartey, either by email [**dlo@cpfc.co.uk**](mailto:dlo@cpfc.co.uk) or call 0208 768 6000. Limited parking is available for supporters with a blue badge.

### **Going to the game?**

We can't wait to welcome you to Sutton for what should be another amazing matchday in South London.

For any questions or queries relating to the VBS, click the button below to access our 2025/26 Supporter’s Guide to the VBS Community Stadium.

Supporter's Guide

### **Getting to the VBS Community Stadium**

The VBS Community Stadium is easily accessible by both car and public transport.

The closest train station is West Sutton, which is just a short walk from the ground. Alternatively, you can take a train to Sutton station and enjoy a 20-minute walk down the high street to the stadium. If you’re travelling by bus, the 413 and 80 routes run close to the stadium.

For those driving, please note that the stadium car park is for permit holders only. We recommend parking at the Gibson Road municipal car park, which is about a 15-minute walk from the ground.

### **Can I watch from home?**

If you are unable to attend the VBS Community Stadium, you can still watch the game LIVE on YouTube, with a link to the stream being provided closer to kick-off.

Coverage starts from 12:00 GMT, with the game being streamed on the [**official BWSL2 YouTube account.**](https://www.youtube.com/@BarclaysWSL2)

The best of the day's content will also take centre-stage on [**cpfc.co.uk**](http://cpfc.co.uk), and our dedicated Palace Women's X and Instagram accounts. Highlights will also be available via Palace TV in the subsequent days.

### **Match Details**

- **Crystal Palace Women vs Durham Women**
- **Sunday, 25th January (12:00 GMT)**
- **Barclays Women's Super League 2**
- **VBS Community Stadium**

We can't wait to see you there to cheer on the Eagles, and make this another unforgettable matchday in South London!

Palace Women take on Durham on Sunday, 25th January in our first home matchday of 2026. Read below to see what you can expect from our 'Kids Day'!

What to expect from Palace Women's 'Kids Day' fixture

Jo Potter's side secured their fourth-round spot by beating Lewes 1-0 on Sunday 14th December, while Chelsea enter the competition at this stage for the first time this season.

This fixture will mark a third trip to Kingsmeadow in the FA Cup in as many seasons, with the Eagles losing 1-0 to the Blues in last year's quarter-final and in the 2023/24 fifth-round.

Chelsea are the current holders, and have won the competition no less than six times.

### **Match Details**

**Chelsea v Crystal Palace Women**

- **Saturday, 17th January**
- **12:30 GMT kick-off**
- **Adobe Women's FA Cup**
- **Kingsmeadow**

### **Ticket Details**

**Ticket Delivery:** 

Tickets will be PDF's, which will be sent to the ticket owner no later than 24 hours prior to kick-off.

**Pricing:**

Adult - £15

Over 66 - £12

Under 23 - £12

Under 16 - £7.50

**Bag Policy:**

No bags larger than A4 will be permitted into the stadium. This equates to 30cm x 20cm x 10cm, about the size of a standard handbag.

**Car Parking:**

No car parking will be available for supporters on the matchday.

**Food and Beverage:**

There is a food outlet located on the Northeast side of the Stadium for supporters to purchase refreshments from. Unfortunately, there will be no access to alcohol within this section of the stadium.

**Seating:**

The entire North Stand is classified as reserved seating, supporters must sit within their allocated seat.

**Click the button below to secure your spot at Kingsmeadow!**

Buy Chelsea away tickets here!

Crystal Palace's Adobe Women's FA Cup fourth-round clash away at Chelsea will kick off at 12:30 GMT on Saturday, 17th January at Kingsmeadow. Away tickets are now on sale, read below to see how you can secure your spot!

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All 2026 Palace Women games at the VBS on sale now!

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Time set and tickets on sale for Chelsea v Palace Women

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