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Welcome back to Selhurst Park – and welcome back to the matchday programme, where we are celebrating 100 years of football at this very stadium, from 1924 to the present day. Every edition of the programme this season will feature a special handillustrated cover, marking one of the many landmark dates that has made this such a unique place over the last century.

today we are looking back to a memorable day in Palace history – our 3rd June 1989 play-off victory over Blackburn that returned the Eagles to the top-flight after an eight-year absence. In the days before showpiece one-off finals at Wembley, it was a two-legged affair against Rovers, and a 3-1 defeat at Ewood Park had left Palace with a mountain to climb.

Cue a memorable night in SE25 and one of the club’s greatest comebacks. Ian Wright reduced the deficit to one, before Dave Madden smashed home a penalty to level the tie. In extra-time, Palace would have prevailed on away goals but added a third to clinch the tie – Wright scoring again to secure promotion and cap a perfect South London evening.

For today’s cover we’ve transported Ebere Eze to join the celebrations, alongside iconic forward

duo Wright and Bright. In this edition you can read our exclusive interview with Ebs, only days after he scored his first senior goal for England.

A reminder as well that this round of fixtures marks the Premier League’s No Room for Racism campaign, which is a chance for clubs to come together to reinforce important messaging around our collective commitment to improving diversity and fighting discrimination. Football is a diverse sport which brings together communities and cultures. Read on to find out how we are working to ensure this is reflected across all areas of the game.

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Directors

Chairman Steve Parish, David Blitzer, Joshua Harris, John Textor

Chief Financial Officer

Mitesh Velani

Club Secretary

Christine Dowdeswell

Head of Sports Medicine

Dr. Imtiaz Ahmad

Academy Director

Gary Issott

Director of U21 Development

Mark Bright

Chief Operating Officer

Sharon Lacey

Chief Commercial Officer

Barry Webber

General Counsel

David Nichol

Chief of Staff

Noah Abrams

Head of Ticketing

Paul McGowan

Head of Retail

Foz Bowers

Head of Marketing

Matt Franks

Head of Safeguarding

Laura Baptiste

Head Groundsman

Bruce Elliott

Editor Jack Lacey-Hatton

Design Billy Cooke, Stu Ellmer, Lucas Gough

Front cover David Flanagan

Contributors Robin Johnson, Toby Jagmohan, Ed Dowling, Doc Brown, James McArthur, Ian King, Tommy Macarthur

Photography Neil Everitt, Peter Hurn, Sebastian Frej, Pinnacle Photo Agency, Kontent Haus, Toby Jagmohan, Getty

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oliver glasner

Welcome back to Selhurst Park, and welcome to Fabian Hürzeler and his Brighton staff and players for this afternoon’s game.

This is our first home game in four weeks, so it’s the first chance I’ve had to talk to you since our FA Cup quarter-final win at Fulham and the midweek draw at Southampton.

At Craven Cottage, of course the first 20 minutes was not our best game, where we gave them a few chances. But that is where we can rely on our mentality as a group. Our character and togetherness carried us through.

We all – and that includes the fans as well – didn’t lose our belief we could get the result. One situation can change the game sometimes, and I think it was Jefferson Lerma’s strike against the post. This was a wake-up call for us that we could win, then it was a different game. Once we had the lead, our defensive structure was excellent. Fulham seemed to lose their confidence, and we became stronger as the match went on.

Before the game it was a real lift for us all to walk out and see the noise and colour from our away supporters, so a special thank you to everyone who travelled. As I said after the game, an atmosphere like this is why I love football.

Once

we had the lead, our defensive structure was excellent. Fulham seemed to lose their confidence, and we became stronger as the match went on

I’m pleased all of our supporters can look forward to the semi-final with Aston Villa, but for me and the players, our focus will now switch back to the league until then.

Our draw at Southampton was a very different game. It was tough, but that meant it was a good point in the end. The group stayed together and I could see how they pushed each other on in the second-half. We then had a great impact from the substitutes and I was very pleased to see Matheus get his first goal.

It was tough, but that meant it was a good point in the end. The group stayed together and I could see how they pushed each other on in the second-half. We then had a great impact from the substitutes and I was very pleased to see Matheus get his first goal

It shows that you can never take any point for granted in the Premier League. But I know this group and even when they are mentally tired, they never lose their belief. It showed our identity as a team and I was proud to see that.

We are in a good situation regarding our points total, but we have nine league games to go, so we still have so much to play for. We all stayed together after our difficult start to the season and now it’s time to get the reward for this.

Brighton have been one of the in-form teams in the league in 2025, so we know they will pose a strong challenge for us. But it’s a derby and a fixture we’ve all been looking forward to. We know today’s game carries an extra importance to you, the fans, and that means it is extra important to us.

Games like this, as we saw last time, help create such a special togetherness between supporters, players and staff. This is what gives us a bond, and I think everyone can feel that at the moment.

Thank you, once again, for your support. Let’s make it another day to remember .

Brighton have been one of the in-form teams in the league in 2025, so we know they will pose a strong challenge for us. But it’s a derby and a fixture we’ve all been looking forward to. We know today’s game carries an extra importance to you, the fans, and that means it is extra important to us

marc Guéhi

Welcome back to Selhurst Park for a fixture we all look forward to every year: Crystal Palace v Brighton.

Alot has happened since writing my last programme notes against Ipswich nearly a month ago. As a squad we had a great break in Marbella that kept us ticking over nicely before the international break.

Then, on our return to action last Saturday, we managed to get a fantastic 3-0 win at Craven Cottage to progress into the last four of the FA Cup. As I said after the game, it was our resilience and the way we stuck together that got us through the tie.

Fulham started really fast and it was tough. But we showed our quality going forward and were able to totally transform the game in five minutes. It was a big win for everyone and you could feel that in the dressing room afterwards.

We then went to Southampton on Wednesday night and weren’t at our best, particularly in the first-half. It’s never easy going again only a few days after a big effort.

But even when we were having a bit of an off-night as a team, the boys kept plugging away and eventually got the reward of a late equaliser. Congratulations as well to Matheus

we showed our quality going forward and were able to totally transform the game in five minutes. It was a big win for everyone and you could feel that in the dressing room afterwards

for his first Crystal Palace goal. Everyone knows he’s had a tough time with injuries over the last year and he thoroughly deserved that moment.

That game was a reminder that the Premier League is always extremely competitive and if you switch off at this level you’ll get punished. Every team in this league is tough to play against and you have to earn the right to impose yourself on the game. For those that travelled to both Craven Cottage and St. Mary’s Stadium – thank you for the incredible backing.

That game was a reminder that the Premier League is always extremely competitive and if you switch off at this level you’ll get punished. Every team in this league is tough to play against and you have to earn the right to impose yourself on the game. For those that travelled to both Craven Cottage and St. Mary’s Stadium –thank you for the incredible backing

We will need your support again today as we take on Brighton. This is a game I know the players all look forward to and, as ever for this game, we know the atmosphere will be on another level.

The win we had at their place back in December was one of our best performances of the season. We know we have to replicate those levels if we want another win, but there’s no reason why we can’t do that.

We know how much this means to you and want to leave everything on the pitch.

Enjoy the game .

We will need your support again today as we take on Brighton. This is a game I know the players all look forward to and, as ever for this game, we know the atmosphere will be on another level. The win we had at their place back in December was one of our best performances of the season

steve parish

Welcome back to Selhurst Park for this afternoon’s match, and welcome to the supporters, players, staff and directors of Brighton.

Oliver’s team have continued their recent unbeaten run over the last week, with an excellent FA Cup win away at Fulham and then a draw at Southampton in midweek.

I of course offer my heartfelt congratulations to the players and staff on their achievement of reaching the FA Cup semi-finals and also pay tribute to our supporters who travelled to Craven Cottage last weekend – as Oliver himself said, it was not just a win for the team, but a win for the club as a whole. The colourful, vocal away end was a particular source of pride and contributed to an excellent day all-round.

I’m looking forward to what should be another memorable occasion – our second semi-final at Wembley in the last four seasons –and a great day out for thousands of Palace fans in three weeks’ time. It will be a very busy few weeks ahead of our game at Wembley – do stay close to the club’s channels for all the latest information as it is announced.

We then saw couple of milestones reached at Southampton. The draw made it 10 games unbeaten on the road, equalling the club record

I of course offer my heartfelt congratulations to the players and staff on their achievement of reaching the FA Cup semi-finals and also pay tribute to our supporters who travelled to Craven Cottage

for top-flight away games without defeat, while it was also Oliver’s 50th game as manager.

Congratulations, too, to Matheus on his first goal for the club – a moment he, and the staff around him, have worked so hard for. Matheus has worked so hard to come back from adversity and kept his good humour and positivity with everyone. You can see how pleased the other players were to watch him come back and score that goal – an important goal as well.

Once again, well done to every player who represented their countries over the recent international break. It is a huge honour and reflects brilliantly on the club as a whole, with 13 of our senior players involved with their countries. Special mention to Ebere for scoring his first for goal England, hopefully the first of many; to Justin, who made his first start for Northern Ireland; to Matt, who won his 50th cap for the United States; and to Daichi, who scored to help Japan become the first team in the world to qualify for the 2026 World Cup.

During the extended break, the club announced that Dougie Freedman will be leaving his post as Sporting Director. Dougie has been instrumental in everything we have done over the past eight years and I have enjoyed working with him immensely. I want to take this opportunity to thank him for his service – I wish him all the best for the future.

Today’s game marks the return of Premier League’s No Room for Racism campaign, which we wholeheartedly support. South London is defined by

Dougie Freedman will be leaving his post as Sporting Director. Dougie has been instrumental in everything we have done over the past eight years and I have enjoyed working with him immensely. I want to take this opportunity to thank him for his service

its diversity, and we pride ourselves as a club on being a welcoming environment for all to enjoy football. As a reminder, if you hear any racist or discriminatory abuse, make sure to report it. Football is for everyone.

This afternoon’s fixture is one I know every Palace fan looks out for in the calendar at the start of the season. As ever with this game, it’ll be a tremendous atmosphere inside Selhurst Park, and I know you’ll throw everything right behind Oliver and his team from kick-off.

Up the Palace .

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afternoon’s fixture is one I know every Palace fan looks out for in the calendar at the start of the season. As ever with this game, it’ll be a tremendous atmosphere inside Selhurst Park, and I know you’ll throw everything right behind Oliver and his team from kick-off

Eberechi Eze has enjoyed quite the last few weeks for both club and country. Here he tells Jack Lacey-Hatton why enjoying the game, resilience, and the importance of role models have all made him into the player he is today.

Some footballers have a particular presence.

They walk into a space and regardless of their size or stature, you feel a top-flight footballer has entered the room. It’s an aura, few possess.

Ebere Eze possess it. He arrives for our interview at Copers Cope and immediately the mood of everyone in the room is lifted.

Of course, although Ebs has always radiated warmth, he should be particularly happy this week. We’re speaking only days after his first ever senior goal for England.

For any England player this is a special moment. But it’s particularly so for a player who suffered numerous setbacks early on his career –released by Arsenal at the age of 13, then spending time at Fulham, Reading and Millwall without landing a professional contract.

So where does that goal against Latvia rank alongside his other major achievements to date?

“It’s difficult to place it at the moment,” Eze says. “I’m still just grateful to have the opportunity to be there and express myself at that level.

“It’s a blessing to be there [with the national team] I’m hugely thankful to God.

“Ever since I first joined up with England, I’ve been thinking about it every single time – that’s just how I play. I want to score and assist.

“It’s taken a long time to get there [scoring for England] but the fact it’s happened now is hugely special, particularly for my family.

“My parents, brothers and some close friends were there. Going upstairs to see them after the game

It’s taken a long time to get there (scoring for England] but the fact it’s happened now is hugely special, particularly for my family. My parents, brothers and some close friends were there. Going upstairs to see them after the game was a really powerful moment

was a really powerful moment. I could just see in their faces what it meant to us all.”

The goal itself was – in short – classic Eze. Twisting and turning defenders inside out with his change of speed, he then fired a shot away with just a fraction of space available. One chance, one goal, seconds later he was celebrating his first in international colours.

Only days later he did the same at Craven Cottage in our FA Cup quarterfinal. De-stabilising Fulham’s defenders with a mesmerising run, before finding the target. A moment of magic that turned the tie in Palace’s favour.

You couldn’t blame a player for enjoying themselves after such an action-packed week but for Ebs, his focus remains sharp.

“That’s an important thing, to remain level,” he adds. “For me it’s a balance – of course you have to enjoy those moments, but you don’t want

That’s an important thing, to remain level, For me it’s a balance – of course you have to enjoy those moments, but you don’t want to get too high with it and let them throw you off course

it is something exciting and enjoyable, hopefully that puts the team in good stead. This manager will look for different characteristics to the previous manager. You’ve got an opportunity to show yourself and what you’re capable of. That’s what you want and I’m grateful that I got the opportunity

to get too high with it and let them throw you off course.

“I also know I’m not finished, it’s not the end of my story. I know I always have to stay focused on the job.

“I want to continue to achieve more and move onto the next thing.”

Perhaps that next target could be nailing down a regular place in the national side.

Eze was an impact player at the European Championships last summer, making a positive contribution in three substitute appearances, most notably helping create Harry Kane’s winner against Slovakia in the round of 16.

He ended up being part of a team that went mightily close to winning the tournament, only to lose in the final.

But now, with a new manager in the national hotseat in the shape of Thomas Tuchel, is everyone starting afresh?

“I think so,” adds Eze. “Obviously, the new manager has different ideas and the way he operates around the place, with meetings and around when we eat and train. It’s all different.

“But it is something exciting and enjoyable and hopefully that puts the team in good stead. This manager will look for different characteristics to the previous manager.

“You’ve got an opportunity to show yourself and what you’re capable of. That’s what you want and I’m grateful that I got the opportunity.”

Eze’s former manager at that level – and another man who excelled for Palace and England – Sir Gareth Southgate was recently in the news for speaking about the importance of, amongst other things, young boys needing to grow up with resilience as a key skill.

It’s not even just in football I’ve needed that, but in life, I’ve grown up in an environment where my family have been resilient to setbacks, so I was the same. My parents showed me what it means to go through hardship and struggle. But those hard times and difficult moments can build you up for what’s to come down the line

He spoke of how resilience helped him get over the biggest setback of his own career, his penalty miss for England at Euro 96.

This might explain why Southgate would have been keen to bring Eze into his team last year. Here is someone for whom resilience is a defining trait.

As mentioned, Eze was let go by four different clubs before eventually finding a home at QPR. He previously admitted to “crying for a week” in his room after Arsenal told him ‘thanks but no thanks’ back in 2011.

But it was the way that he responded to that setback that made him the player he is today.

“It’s not even just in football I’ve needed that, but in life,” said Eze. “I’ve grown up in an environment where my family have been resilient to setbacks, so I was the same.

“My parents showed me what it means to go through hardship and struggle. But those hard times and difficult moments can build you up for what’s to come down the line.

“It’s built into my character so I know that today I can deal with setbacks.”

We put it to Eze that he might have not been suited to academy football back then. After all, the mercurial talent was honed in the south-east London cage football scene.

Back then he might have resisted having that natural flow and flair coached out of him. But Eze doesn’t use that as an excuse.

“I don’t think that made it harder for me. I always played like I just wanted to express myself and that hasn’t changed.

“I don’t know exactly what it’s like going through the academy system nowadays, but it’s probably more systematic.

“But I actually enjoyed playing at the academies as a kid, because it was an opportunity for me to do what I was doing in the cages, or with my friends in a professional environment. It wasn’t too different.

“And if you’re not enjoying it, then it’s not worth doing, I don’t think. If you’re first and foremost not enjoying it, then it doesn’t matter about data, stats, or ways of playing.

“I’m grateful that I have the type of people around me who have encouraged me to keep enjoying the game.”

You can still see elements of that cage style in his game today. One of the best moments of the league win at Fulham back in February came when Eze decided to bring the game to a complete standstill.

I don’t know exactly what it’s like going through the academy system nowadays, but it’s probably more systematic. But I actually

enjoyed playing at

the academies as a kid, because it was an opportunity for me to do what I was doing in the cages, or with my friends in a professional environment. It wasn’t too different

In possession close to the touchline, he became engaged in a standoff with former teammate Joachim Andersen.

With Andersen refusing to dive in and make a tackle, Eze stood totally still, hands on hips – while the former Palace man comically pointed at an imaginary watch on his wrist. Eventually Palace’s No. 10 played a pass.

It was bizarre, but brilliant, lasting over 10 seconds. It was a moment that summed Eze’s style up; always ready to explode into action, but happy for the defender to show their hand first.

“In that moment, I’m not really thinking too much about what I’m going to do next, it’s instinct,” he explains.

“I could see that he wasn’t going to dive in, I knew that I would have the time to do that. I was just enjoying the moment.

if you’re not enjoying it, then it’s not worth doing, I don’t think. If you’re first and foremost not enjoying it, then it doesn’t matter about data, stats, or ways of playing.

I’m grateful that I have the type of people around me who have encouraged me to keep enjoying the game

Something like that I actually do quite a lot in training! I enjoy it because it’s a way of expressing control as well. I know that I can do what I want to do when the football is at my feet, which is powerful

“Something like that I actually do quite a lot in training! I enjoy it because it’s a way of expressing control as well.

“I know that I can do what I want to do when the football is at my feet, which is powerful.”

It’s the kind of individual flair that would have been nurtured throughout this 26-year-old’s career. The sort of move he’d have pulled off playing cage football in Greenwich and when he was making his mark at QPR.

Thankfully, at Loftus Road, Eze had coaching influences who shaped him, not only as a player, but as a person.

“The likes of Paul Hall, Andrew Impey, Chris Ramsey, Les Ferdinand. I see now how they pushed me forward and helped me at a time when I don’t know if other coaches might have helped me in that type of way.

“I feel like they saw a younger version of themselves in me, which encouraged them to give me an opportunity.”

With today’s fixture against Brighton falling on the same gameweek as Premier League’s dedicated No Room for Racism campaign – the forward knows the importance of young black players being able to identify with visible role models.

“It’s definitely an important thing – to inspire the younger generation and younger black boys and girls, to show them that it is possible to reach heights and to achieve the things that they want to achieve.

“Of course, that takes a lot of work from us at this level to showcase that and show the importance of it, but it starts with the belief from young

The likes of Paul Hall, Andrew Impey, Chris Ramsey, Les Ferdinand. I

see now how they pushed me forward and helped me at a time when I don’t know if other coaches may have helped me in that type of way. I feel like they saw a younger version of themselves in me, which encouraged them to give me an opportunity

black people that you can actually make something of yourself.”

As well as his recent achievements on the pitch, last year Eze also launched the Eze Foundation, committed to providing career opportunities and inspirational experiences for school children in London.

“Me and my family know the importance of giving back to people in that situation, because we were once in those positions – that’s the heart behind the Foundation.”

He may still have plenty left to achieve. But without any doubt, Ebere Eze has already made something of himself

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To mark Ebere Eze getting off the mark for the national side recently, we asked for his reflections on three players he has loved playing with at international level over the past year –outside of Marc, Hendo and Adam of course!

Ezri Konsa

I’ve really enjoyed linking up with Ezri. I’ve known him from when we were young, so to link up at that level is an incredible feeling. It’s surreal to think how far we’ve come together.

We came into the senior team at the same time, and it’s been really cool to see him continue on this journey.

Phil Foden

I would have to say Phil Foden is someone I’ve really enjoyed playing with. I think naturally with the other creative forwards there’s a bit of competition, even though he plays a bit of a different position.

But I feel like what we’ve had is a real appreciation of each other’s qualities and what we bring to a team. That allows us to get on well.

He’s crazy talented as well and not just at football. I’ve got to know him over the last year and he’s a very cool guy.

Jordan Henderson

He’s a special, special guy, Jordan. Someone who has looked after the younger players. He shows everyone how you should think and operate at the top level.

A lot of people look towards him as an inspiration. He is someone who has definitely given me a lot of wisdom over the last few camps I’ve been through. I’m extremely grateful for that.

FOR THE CLUB

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new boss

After Roberto De Zerbi’s surprise departure last summer following a late season dip in form, there was danger Brighton could have drifted. Instead, the arrival of Fabian Hürzeler has kept the feel good factor alive on the south coast.

The youngest manager in the Premier League has managed to get Albion firmly in contention for a return to European football. His impact was immediate – with Brighton remaining unbeaten over their first five games, which included a draw with title-chasing Arsenal, Hürzeler duly won the August Manager of the Month award.

a return to europe?

Since a shock 7-0 reverse at Nottingham Forest in February, Brighton have won four of the last six in the league and have got themselves firmly in the congested race for European places.

If successful, this would mark a second continental campaign in just three years. Albion took part in the Europa League last season under De Zerbi, reaching the Round of 16 before losing 4-1 to Roma on aggregate.

Hürzeler has built a wellbalanced team, with depth across the pitch, rather than relying on one or two star individuals. Summer signings

Yankuba Minteh and Georginio Rutter having helped eased the attacking burden on João Pedro.

Although last week’s FA Cup penalty loss at home to Nottingham Forest denied Albion a return to Wembley, it could still prove another memorable season for the Seagulls.

“In the end, it's about winning games and we weren't able to do that

Fabian Hürzeler

key players

Brighton and Hove Albion are chasing European qualification in their first season under new coach Fabian Hürzeler. Here we look at some of their key players…

Midfield Magician

One of the best value signings Brighton have made in recent years – Japanese midfielder Mitoma is tactically flexible, a brilliant dribbler and one of his team’s most consistent performers.

After coming through the Japanese education system, at the University of Tsukuba, Mitoma represented his country at the 2018 Asian Games and the Toulon tournament a year later. His first pro deal came with J-League deal Kawasaki Frontale, scoring the winning goal in the 2020 Emperor’s Cup Final.

This drew the attention of Brighton’s extensive recruitment network, with Mitoma moving to the south coast in 2021, albeit spending the first season out on loan at Belgian side Union SG.

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In his first full season with Albion, Mitoma broke the record for the most goals from a Japanese player in one Premier League season, after scoring his seventh goal during the 2023/24. Continuing to excel throughout this season, the Albion No. 22 has become a vital cog in the team machine.

After spending the majority of his career in the EFL, Webster was snapped up by the Seagulls back in 2019, after spending one season at Bristol City.

Coming through the ranks at Portsmouth academy, after he was rejected by rivals Southampton, Webster made his senior debut against West Ham United back in 2012. He was also capped by England at Under-19 level during this time.

Two seasons at Championship Ipswich, saw the centre-back exposed to first team football on a more regular basis, before his impressive season at Ashton Gate – where he won the club’s Player of the Year award – alerted Albion’s recruitment department. He has proved a reliable performer in Fabian Hürzeler’s defence this season, although he did miss a chunk of the season with injury before the New Year.

mr reliable

This summer marks five years since Welbeck first arrived at the Amex Stadium, joining after one season at Watford. During that time few players have proven better value for Albion, with Welbeck proving a wise addition to their attacking options.

Originally from Manchester and coming through the ranks at Manchester United, Welbeck was sold to Arsenal in 2014, after previously collecting a Premier League winners medal with the Red Devils in 2013.

Quick, agile and excellent positionally, Welbeck developed into a forward who was not only a danger to the opposition with the ball, but a nuisance without it. His high level of performance at both United and Arsenal saw him receive international recognition with England, winning 42 caps and scoring 16 goals for the Three Lions.

Even beyond his 34th birthday, he has continued to be one the difference makers for Albion –recently scoring a dramatic extratime winner in an FA Cup fifth round success at Newcastle.

Brazilian João came through the youth ranks in his homeland with Fluminense, making his senior debut in March 2019. He would finish off the year with seven goals in 29 appearances for the Brazilian Serie A side, before making the big move over to England, joining Watford at the beginning of 2020. He made his debut in June of that year against Southampton during Project Restart,

and during three-and-a-half years with the Hornets scored 24 goals in 80 starts.

João’s major breakthrough in English football would arrive the following season in the Championship, netting nine goals as Watford finished second to make an immediate return to the top-flight. Since joining Brighton he has established himself as a top class forward.

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Loaned In Academy Graduate New Signing

through time

1982/83

In their fourth season in the topflight, Albion make a poor start to the 1982/83 season and are soon in relegation trouble. A change of manager fails to arrest their struggle and they eventually finish bottom of the table, with just nine league wins. Despite desperate league form, the FA Cup provides respite as Albion reach their first ever final, knocking out league champions Liverpool along the way. In a Wembley thriller, Brighton draw 2-2 with Manchester United, famously missing a glorious chance to win it late in extra-time when goalkeeper Gary Bailey saves one-on-one from Gordon Smith, who had earlier scored. United won the replay 4-0 just four days later. It remains the closest Brighton have come to a major trophy.

1996/97

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Competing in the Third Division, at the time the fourth tier of English football, Brighton struggle throughout the season with ongoing uncertainty around where they play going forward, with the Goldstone Ground set for demolition. A boardroom battle added to the uncertainty around the club’s future – with a last-minute

agreement to allow local Albionsupporting businessman, Dick Knight, to take control. The final game of the season saw Albion go head-tohead with Hereford, where the loser would be condemned to non-league. A second-half goal from Robbie Reinelt – perhaps the single most important strike in the club’s history –secured the draw needed to stay up at the expense of the host club. The

1901

1902

Club formed in June, initially as Brighton & Hove United

Move into the Goldstone Ground, playing in the Southern League

1910 Southern League Champions

1921

First season in the EFL, after creation of Division Three South

1948 Finish bottom of the Football League – but are re-elected by fellow members

1958

1962

A 6-0 win over Watford on final day of the season secures the Division Three South title – and promotion

Relegated after finishing last in Division Two. Relegated again the following season to drop to the fourth tier

1973

1979

Brian Clough is appointed manager –but leaves after just eight months in the job

Manager Alan Mullery leads Albion to promotion from the Second to First Division after 3-1 win at Newcastle

1983

1997

Reach the FA Cup final for first time – but lose 4-0 in a replay to Manchester United. They are relegated the same season

Last ever home game at the Goldstone Ground which is then demolished – leaving Albion homeless and groundsharing with Gillingham

2001

2011

Win Third Division, now playing at the Withdean Athletics Stadium in Brighton

After 14 years without a permanent home, Albion move into the American Express Stadium. Doncaster Rovers are beaten 2-1 in their first game at the venue

sale of the Goldstone Ground goes through and Albion groundshare with Gillingham the following season.

2016/17

After narrowly missing out on promotion on the final day the season before, Chris Hughton’s Seagulls side produce a remarkable run to earn a Championship top-two finish and a place in the Premier League. A run of three months without a defeat in the league between September and January is the foundation for their promotion push. Anthony Knockaert, Glenn Murray and Lewis Dunk are the stars of a well-balanced team, who seal promotion with a 2-1 win over Wigan Athletic on Easter Monday. Hughton guides the team comfortably to Premier League survival the following year.

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GK Brian Powney

An East Sussex lad, Powney played more than 350 games between the posts for Albion between 1961 and 1974. Even after retiring from the elite level, he played in midfield for non-league Southwick.

cb Danny Cullip

Defensively excellent and a real leader, Cullip made over 200 league appearances in a five-year spell at Albion. Was voted in three separate PFA Team of the Year XIs during his time with the club.

cB LEWIS DUNK

One of the most important players in Albion’s recent history. Dunk came through Albion’s youth setup and has consistently excelled in the top-flight since promotion in 2017.

ST Tommy Cook

The word legend is thrown around easily, but Cook truly fits the bill. Brighton’s record goalscorer, with 123 goals scored in 209 appearances during the 1920s, also played first-class cricket for Sussex and served in both World Wars.

st Glenn Murray

Second only to Cook in the all-time Brighton scoring charts, Murray had two successful spells on the south coast. Few players are as equally popular with both Palace and Albion fans.

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Home: 1986/87

Albion fans may prefer to see their team play in stripes – but no-one can deny this is a very, very smart design.

Home: 1993/94

During Brighton’s leaner times at least they had nice kits, right? Well, maybe so if it wasn’t for this woeful effort…

away: 2000/01

Credit where it’s due, this is outstanding. One of the best away shirts we’ve picked out for the Hall of Fame this season.

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Where else to start but right here, right now with Norman Cook AKA Fatboy Slim. The world superstar DJ – and Housemartins member – is a big Albion supporter.

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The GOAT when it comes to football presenting. Lynam has been an Albion fan since long before the Withdean days.

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away: 1991/92

Contractually, we have to write something here. But really, what actually can you say about this –other than the word monstrosity?

Although he resides in New York City, the actor is Albion through and through. He played saxophone on a version of Sussex by the Sea previously aired at home matches.

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THE EAGLES' LATE LATE SHOW

Palace’s maiden visit in 2011 to the Amex Stadium handed Albion a first ever league defeat at their new home. Craig Mackail-Smith gave Brighton a seventh-minute lead when he scored from Gary Dicker's delivery – but a late flurry from the Eagles spun the game. Wilfried Zaha finished well to level the score with 10 minutes left, before Darren Ambrose stabbed home from close range. Glenn Murray scored against his former club to wrap up a perfect night for Palace.

PLAY-OFF GLORY

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A story well told, but it remains one of the club’s most important victories in the last few decades. Meeting in the Championship play-off semi-final – a goalless 0-0 had left the tie perfectly poised for a second leg on the south coast. It proved a cagey, tight affair, but Zaha would prove the difference. Twice he struck in the latter stages, as Ian Holloway’s side set-up a date with destiny, against Watford at Wembley.

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FRANTIC FIVE-GOAL THRILLER

The first meeting between the two in five years at Selhurst was one to remember. Zaha opened the scoring early doors to calm Palace nerves, with James Tomkins then converting after a goal-line scramble. Murray, now back at Brighton, pulled one back for Albion four minutes later, but it was Zaha yet again who scored only the third headed goal of his career, to put his side back in front, powering home from Luka Milivojevic's brilliant cross. Jose Izquierdo got Brighton back in it before half-time, but Palace held firm after the break.

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Andy Naylor is the Brighton & Hove Albion reporter for The Athletic. Prior to this, Andy worked for 32 years on the sports desk of The Argus, Brighton's daily newspaper.

At the start of the season what were your expectations for Brighton & Hove Albion this season? And have performances matched how you thought it would go?

It was hard to know what to expect after Roberto De Zerbi's exit ended with a fade into 11th place last year, having reached the last 16 of the Europa League.

It would also have been difficult to predict the scale of the peaks and troughs – with one defeat in the first 11 games, then eight matches without a victory from the end of November to mid-January.

How highly do you rate manager Fabian Hürzeler - how high is his stock with the Albion fanbase?

The job he has done so far has been underestimated. A lot was made of his age (31 when he was appointed, 32 now), but he has more coaching experience under his belt than some of his counterparts after finishing his playing career early.

He has coped serenely with the highs and lows, squad churn and the highest number of injuries in the Premier League. He is not as popular yet as De Zerbi, but that is gradually changing.

A lot was made of his age, but he has more coaching experience under his belt than some of his counterparts after finishing his playing

How does this Brighton side rank compared to the other great teams in the club’s history? And do you believe the team can qualify for Europe this season?

De Zerbi took the club into Europe for the first time with a sixth place finish in 2022/23. Of course, that will take some beating. But the strength in quality and depth across the squad is greater than ever before.

The team have showed resilience with six straight wins and a draw at Manchester City in all competitions after a 7-0 thrashing at Forest in the league in February, so it’s certainly possible

a draw at Manchester City in all competitions after a 7-0 thrashing at Forest in the league in February, so it’s certainly possible.

Who is Brighton’s most important player and who’s contribution flies under the radar?

Give us a name for the future to keep an eye on… Stefanos Tzimas. The Greek striker turned 19 during the January transfer window, when he was signed from German second division side Nurnberg for just under £21 million.

A bounce back is needed after the FA Cup exit on penalties against Nottingham Forest. That is one route to Europe nullified, but they still have a strong chance of qualifying for the Champions League, Europa League again or even the Conference League with a high league finish.

The team have showed resilience with six straight wins and

Picking one player is hazardous, because there would not be much to choose between a first and second XI. Kaoru Mitoma, on the basis that there is less competition and cover for the influential Japan international on the left wing, than in other areas of the pitch.

Jan Paul van Hecke has been a model of consistency in the centre of defence amid a catalogue of injuries around the 24-year-old Dutch international.

Tzimas has thrived at Nurnberg under the guidance of head coach Miroslav Klose, the record scorer for Germany and in World Cup finals history. He has stayed with them for the rest of the season.

Nurnberg signed Tzimas on loan initially from PAOK in his homeland. He is regarded as one of his country's brightest prospects.

Finally, give us a score prediction for today's game? I’ll go with 2-1 to Brighton .

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WHY NOT US?

“Is it Brighton? I hadn’t noticed.”

To (mis)quote a famous scene featuring Hugh Grant, I’m still so wrapped up in the romantic emotion of last Saturday at Craven Cottage, I’d briefly forgotten about the whole Premier League thing. Funnily enough, the Cottage also provided us with a real-life famous scene featuring Hugh Grant, although this time he was in attendance for Three Goals instead of Four Weddings.

What a day to be an Eagle that was. I was so nervous the night before that my sleep was broken, interrupted by those anxiety dreams you have before a job interview or an exam – that vague feeling that everything’s either going wrong, or about to. In reality, the first 25 minutes of the game felt a bit like things might well have been heading south for us, but two moments of Eze-inspired magic had us singing Que Sera, Sera before the half-time whistle had even been blown.

By the time we hit 3-0, the only ongoing concern was when we might meet today’s opponents – in

the semis or the final itself… A lot of Eagles I spoke to in the ground and on Putney Bridge afterwards were terrified of the spectre of a potential derby game defining our season. By the end of the day, even that was no longer an issue. Suddenly we were hailing a ‘perfect day’. As the sun slowly started its descent on a crisp springtime afternoon, it certainly felt that way.

I’ve said it before – what Oliver Glasner has done in SE25 is nothing short of miraculous, but to be at this late stage of the season with so much to play for in both League and Cup now has the potential to elevate the man to deity status. There are no pushovers left in the remaining FA Cup quartet and if we finally get our hands on that famous trophy it will undoubtedly have been the hard way. But even if we don’t, what a foundation we will have created to build on for next season and what an incredible example of resilience we have displayed - lest we forget all the media wags who had us pegged for relegation not too long ago. There’s no doubting the tough period we endured, but we endured it! And endurance has become a byword

the first 25 minutes of the game felt a bit like things might well have been heading south for us, two moments of Eze-inspired magic had us singing Que Cera, Cera before the halftime whistle had even been blown

for this special club in this (possibly) special season.

That today’s article isn’t squarely focused on our south coast rivals is testament to the work that has been done here. Bit by bit, we are growing in stature and I for one would love to see a day where a home league game against Brighton is merely another stepping stone on our road to inevitable success… But I’m no newbie to a life in Red and Blue – of course there’s always scope for things to go horribly wrong. It’s just, the longer things keep going so wonderfully right, the more I start having thoughts that end with three emboldened words, albeit delivered with a shrug: why not us?

Someone’s got to win the FA Cup. Why not us?

Someone’s got to finish Top Ten. Why not us?

Someone’s gotta make Europe. Why not us?

The chances of winning the lottery are famously slim, but famously slim is still better than zero, which is what chance you have if you don’t at least get in the game. It’s April, the business end of the season and dagnabbit we are in the game! I’m writing these bold words ahead of our midweek trip to Southampton so of course I’m well aware that the mood may well have shifted slightly following a hellish cuphangover performance where we end up

well-beaten and humbled by the Premier League’s statistically worst team but I’m banking on that not having happened (God it didn’t, did it? Please say it didn’t).

All this external noise means I’m not at the normal emotional fever pitch I would be for a Palace-Brighton ding-dong but hey, maybe that’s not a bad thing. Taking the sting out of a derby often proves to be the exact element that benefitted the victors, so listen – let’s just really calmly beat our biggest rivals, casually win the FA Cup, and leisurely stroll into Europe, all with the fun, airy breeziness of a Hugh Grant cameo. I mean… Why not? UTP! .

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Palace legend James McArthur made 253 appearances for the club, playing over 19,000 minutes in all competitions across nine years. Below, he discusses Palace’s FA Cup quarter-final win over Fulham; the need to stay grounded; and his memories of the rivalry surrounding this very fixture…

An incredible day

Last weekend at Fulham was an incredible win. It was such a hard fixture as well, under a bit of pressure, but I did always fancy the boys to go there and win, especially with the away form this year.

It’s been nothing short of remarkable how many clean sheets Palace have kept, and how many goals they’ve scored – it’s not just been a case of consistently winning 1-0, there have been a lot of amazing performances. To get that result when you start seeing Wembley on the horizon, and are under a bit of pressure… the players really stepped up to the mark.

When there's something so big on the line, there can be a thought of ‘don’t go out too early and throw everything at it, and potentially lose early goals.’ There probably was a bit of caginess at first, because the chance of getting to the semi-finals and getting to Wembley is a big achievement.

In the earlier rounds, when Palace had so-called easier games, you just get through them, and you

don't know where it’ll take you.

You don't know what the next round will bring.

We've had a pretty fortunate draw. When I was fortunate enough to win the FA Cup with Wigan, we were the same: we got our hardest game, Everton away, but the other games were Huddersfield, Macclesfield… teams we should go and beat. You never know where it’ll take you, and it’s taken the lads to this point – congratulations to them.

Semi-final draw

Going into the draw, I think that, as long as you miss Manchester City, you're probably happy. I know you could say you’re going to need to beat them either way, but at the same time, you would rather get to that Final – and maybe Nottingham Forest can beat them before that!

The lads have got a decent record against Villa. They've been playing really well. Obviously, Villa have been as well, but when you've got ‘one up’ on a team, then it gives you that real confidence that you can go into the game and do the same

The lads have got a decent record against Villa. They've been playing really well. Obviously, Villa have been as well, but when you've got ‘one up’ on a team, then it gives you that real confidence that you can go into the game

things that you're always doing, getting results even away from home.

Our performances for the last couple of years have been really good against Villa, so I think it's a good draw. I think it's a draw where the lads will know they need to play at their best to win, but sometimes it's better to go into those games knowing that you need to perform.

Late show at the Saints

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I think that a lot of lads in the changing room will be disappointed with not winning at Southampton, and on the outside, a lot of people would have expected Palace to win. But for me, I think it's a good result.

I think any time you go away from home in this league and you get a result, especially when you score in the last minute of a game, that continues your momentum and shows real character. It shows you the confidence that the boys have got right now in each other: that no matter what the circumstances, no matter what the score, they’ll keep going.

Also, I looked at the substitutions in the game that the manager made, and Wednesday showed that there’s a squad there now with real competition for places, and that when someone comes on, they don’t make the team any weaker – and that’s so, so important.

when it gets closer. But that can work in your favour as well as a team, because everyone will want to put themselves forwards to make sure they’re playing in that game –so standards won’t slip.

The players will compete to stay in that team – and that can only be

– because you come away from it going “maybe we should have won that game, but we showed great fighting spirit to come back again.”

Memories of Brighton -

Moving forwards, being honest, the occasion of a semi-final is always going to be at the back of your mind as a player, especially

good for the squad. The best thing you can do in football, no matter if it’s an FA Cup semi-final coming up, or the third round, is win football matches. It creates momentum which you build upon, and that’s why I think Southampton was such a great point

I’ve good and bad memories of this fixture. It's one of those ones where, when you win, you enjoy it much more because you know how much it means to the fans – but if you don't perform and you lose the game, it's a worse feeling.

When you know that for your fans, it means everything to them, there's that extra bit of incentive and probably that extra bit of pressure to put on yourself to perform and win for them.

Palace fans are such amazing fans, and they do stick with you through hard times and help you get back into games. They create an atmosphere which makes it so tough for the opposition, and that's why you want to win the football matches which you know really matter to them.

In my time with the club, you’d read about this rivalry in the press, or the build-up to the match, and understand it then with the atmosphere. In the dressing room, I think the experienced boys in there, the leaders in there, will be putting the pressure on – not on the team so much, but more on themselves, to perform for the fans.

Personally, I do think Brighton are a good side and I can see them scoring – they do cause teams problems – but I can also see Palace getting the win

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Crystal Palace are proudly supporting the Premier League’s No Room for Racism campaign at this weekend’s fixture against Brighton & Hove Albion.

every Premier League fixture which takes place between 5th-14th April inclusive will be dedicated to the No Room for Racism campaign, which sees clubs come together to reinforce our collective commitment to promoting and celebrating diversity, and fighting discrimination.

At today’s match, messaging will be displayed around Selhurst Park in a variety of forms, and players will take the knee ahead of kick-off to show their unity against all forms of discrimination.

Situated in the heart of South London, a wonderfully diverse community surrounds Selhurst – and that only serves to make this club even more special.

Football is a sport which brings together communities and cultures. This diversity makes the game stronger – and Crystal Palace Football Club and the Premier League are always working to ensure this is reflected across all areas of the game.

One focus of the No Room for Racism campaign is on developing and enhancing pathways for the future coaches, executives, players and officials in our game – so to shine a spotlight on this, we spoke to just four inspirational senior figures at the heart of Crystal Palace about their own journeys to date…

Dr Imtiaz Ahmad Head of Sports Medicine & Science

Being a doctor, working in football was something I always really wanted to do. There weren’t many people from my background, British Pakistanis, who were working in football, so it was new ground, I’d say. I just focused on really trying to improve all the time, be the best I could and then see where it led me – and it’s led me this way so far.

I think it is important for young people to see people in more senior positions and being more visible. It does help motivate you when you see people and think: “Actually, I could attain that.”

I would say that if you focus on being excellent and improving yourself, then it can lead you to places like this, even within an environment like football, where traditionally you didn’t maybe see as many people from different backgrounds reaching higher positions.

I started at Palace in 2013 – I actually ran my own business, teaching, training people as an educator – and I came in to do a short course with some young people.

Since then, in the Foundation, we’ve been bringing in new programmes and getting new funding. As I’ve seen other members of staff coming up through the ranks, I’ve recognised that I’m a role model for them, especially other black women. If they see that already portrayed in front of them, then obviously they can reach out and attain it.

I also think that for those people who are not from underrepresented backgrounds, they need to see underrepresented people in senior positions as well. It helps them to change their perspective on what it means to be a leader.

You don’t have to try to be different, or look a certain way or whatever. Just be yourself, and that will shine through – that’s the best advice I’ve had.

Susan Patterson-Smith Head of Pathways & Learning, Palace for Life Foundation

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I always say that you want to treat people how you would want to be treated. And in most of the players’ so-called stories, I’ve kind of seen that – I’ve been in it. You’ve got to be supportive to them because they’re young people.

I speak to many coaches who have gone on courses to become full-time staff. I did that myself to get my first role here with the Under-14s. From when I started doing courses, to what courses look like now… it’s a massive change.

There are more people who look like myself, or are Asian, or women, foe example. I believe that more and more people from diverse backgrounds are out there. They’re now on courses, in clubs. I’ve seen it and it’s heading in a positive direction. In time, there will be more people from diverse backgrounds within football, or whatever sport.

This club is always open to giving people opportunities. They gave me an opportunity and I see other people from my background having that same opportunity.

My journey started here as a nine-yearold when I joined the Academy. I went through to the first team, and ended up leaving the year after we got promoted, at 21. I went and explored first-team football elsewhere. Seven years later, at 28, I returned to the club in a Player Care position for the Under-9s to 16s. About a year later, I was then promoted to Head of Academy Player Care.

I think it’s crucial that young people from South London, and across the country, see themselves in people in senior roles and leadership roles. It’s definitely inspiring for them. I looked at people, when I was younger, in those roles and it gives you something to aspire to.

Myself, in the position I’m in now, hopefully I can be a role model to those people, and give them something to aspire to and just to prove that it is possible. My journey will be similar to a lot of young people in Croydon and the South London area, so hopefully people like myself can show them that it is possible to go into leadership roles and senior roles within football, and also organisations away from football. Together, our message is loud and clear: everybody is welcome at Crystal Palace F.C. .

You can report discrimination and/or abuse on a matchday by using the Anti-Social Behaviour Text Alert Service – the number is 07507 477 669 – or by scanning the MyVoice QR code, which can be found around the stadium and inside the front cover of the programme.

Please include as much relevant information as possible. Please include the stand, block, row and seat number you are in, and identify the location of the anti-social behaviour, being as precise as possible. Please state if you wish to remain anonymous in your message.

Security staff will make every effort to deal with the issue. If they are unable to resolve the issue, each text will be followed up and investigated by a club staff member. You can also contact your nearest steward to report issues, who will do their best to help.

We would also encourage supporters to contact customer. service@cpfc.co.uk or inclusion@cpfc.co.uk, or to make use of Kick It Out’s reporting form.

Darren Powell Under-21s head coach, and former player

Alex Wynter Head of Academy Player Care, and former player

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With so much talent coming through at Crystal Palace, it’s time to grill the next generation on the key questions past, present and future. This week, fittingly for a game against Brighton, we’ve got a boyhood Palace fan in the chair – Under-18s defender Jasper Judd.

FACT FILE

past

childhood

idol?

When I was younger, I loved watching Jonny Williams as a Palace fan. He worked hard and I loved the way he played. He gave it everything.

first team?

Mitcham Park FC, they’re a Sunday League team. I was about six or so, just enjoying playing on Mitcham Common.

first match you went to?

Palace versus Barnsley back in 2013, during the season we got promoted. It was the game where they wore our yellow away kit!

first boots?

A pair of Adidas Predators, they were red and blueish - Palace colours!

strongest attribute?

My game awareness, I keep myself switched on and concentrate a lot.

i model my game on...

Kyle Walker, he’s excellent both defensively and going forward. Trent Alexander-Arnold as well, what he does as a right-back is unreal.

favourite palace player?

Marc Guéhi, I just think he’s class at what he does. He’s so switched on and he’s always aware.

best moment of your career so far?

Winning the U15 Floodlit Cup for sure. I was captain of that team as well and we had such a good run in the competition.

future present

in five years time...

Playing first-team football – ideally for Palace of course!

champions league or world cup?

Got to be the World Cup.

i want to improve...

My strength. You’ve got to get stronger as you go up the age groups and to be in the first-team.

manager or pundit?

Manager for me, I’d love to give it a go on the touchline.

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Tue 20 Stevenage L 0-1

Fri 23 Blackburn Rovers W 7-2

Fri 30 Leeds United D 1-1

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Tue 10 RSC Anderlecht W 3-1 Mon 16 Liverpool D 3-3 JANUARY

Mon 6 Fulham L 0-1

10 Stoke City W 2-1

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Crystal Palace Under-9s recently took part in a workshop led by Football For Future, as part of Green Football’s Great Save campaign, to better understand the impact of climate change on the modern game.

football For Future is one of the leading non-profit organisations in the sport, focused around building an environmentally sustainable culture in the modern game.

They have previously worked with the club last season, during Green Football Weekend, when they ran a similar workshop with our Under-16s. This time around, with the Under-9s, there was more of a focus towards the future.

Fred Sturgis, Education Officer at Football For Future, explained the importance of the workshop, saying: “It’s critical, to be honest.

“We are trying to make the world of football more sustainable and we

We are trying to make the world of football more sustainable and we do that by working with different football clubs across the pyramid, across the industry

do that by working with different football clubs across the pyramid, across the industry. We’re trying to make them more engaged with what’s going on around them with the climate, and to try and make them more sustainable.

“It’s incredibly important for the players, especially at such a young age group. There’s a lot of sacrifices you make as an Academy football player and with us, the Premier League Life Skills Programme and initiatives like that, you’re giving them more.

“We’re giving them more education in different areas, helping them not only to become smarter, but also to become well-rounded

individuals and to have an impact on their future, learn about these issues, hopefully have a positive impact on the climate, and help shape the future of the climate and their own future.”

The workshop consisted of various activities and challenges intended on testing the young Eagles’ existing thoughts on environmental issues, and to also educate them on the growing impact of climate change on the modern game.

Sturgis emphasised the key impact of the workshop, saying: “The people who will be negatively affected in football are the Academy players; its grassroots; and the Women’s game as well – a lot more so than the Men’s game.

“Selhurst Park will be fine if it’s really rainy, but if you’re a 13-yearold waking up, getting ready for your game on the weekend, [there’s a chance] it gets called off because it’s waterlogged or it’s too windy. It’s becoming unfortunately more and more of an issue.

“Campaigns like Green Football Weekend are great, but I think there can always be more. We can always do more in these situations, but you see the impact that football has: the social impact, the ability to draw people together is unmatched compared to anything else.

“It’s the biggest social phenomenon in the world and so being able to harness that, and to talk about what we think about one of the biggest, if not the, defining issue of our generation, is critically important.”

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Now over a month into his tenure as Crystal Palace Women manager, Leif Smerud remains focused on the task at hand: building a competitive side in challenging circumstances…

since his arrival a month ago, the Norwegian has faced injury setbacks, a demanding fixture list, and the pressure of a relegation battle.

Despite the challenges, Smerud’s belief in the team remains unwavering. Reflecting on his time so far in the job, he acknowledges the difficulties but also sees room for optimism.

He said: “We can control some things, and others we cannot. Of course, we need to do our bit.

“We’ve tried, and sometimes it hasn’t quite worked, but we have a few more chances, so we’ll go for them.”

His message to both his players and the fans is clear: progress is being made, and with time, hard work, and belief, results will come.

One of the biggest obstacles Smerud has faced since taking charge has been injuries, which have limited his ability to work with a full squad in training.

“The most challenging thing has been we’ve had a lot of injuries in this period,” he added, “which makes it more difficult to get to work on developing.

“I look forward to putting all the pieces together and getting some good training sessions with enough people

so we can get into match intensity in training as well.

“We need that, and we look forward to it,” he said.

Despite these difficulties, Smerud remains focused on building a team that can compete in every match. He recognises the importance of finding consistency in performances, particularly in the key moments that can so often define games.

As Palace fight for survival, Smerud knows how small margins can make the difference, particularly when it comes to scoring early.

He said: “If we score first, it will be a different game, so we have to keep believing.

“That’s really important, but even more so is continuing to develop. If we do that, we will be in every game.”

An emphasis on teamwork is central to his philosophy. While individual talent plays a role, Smerud believes success will come from collective effort and a shared understanding on the pitch.

As the season nears its final stretch, balancing expectations is key. The team faces tough opposition, and while every match is an opportunity, Smerud knows the realities of competing at the highest level.

We’ve tried to do everything we can, and we’ll keep pushing. We’ll be in every game and see how long we can go. That’s the focus

He said: “I think the expectations of football are what make it so exciting. The underdog can always perform.

“You need to do certain things to take points against the best teams, but it’s about creating the belief that it can be done.”

That belief is something he has been working to instil in his squad, ensuring they remain confident and focused, regardless of external pressures.

“It’s happened a lot in football, so it’s not that difficult to believe, but you have to manage the game well.

“Keep the opposition from controlling it and also try to create, so it’s more about that than the psychological part,” Smerud said.

Through the ups and downs of the season, one constant is the support from the Palace fans, something Smerud deeply appreciates.

“The point of football is bringing people together and creating a good experience. I’m really glad everyone has shown up and supported us.

“Women’s football is really growing, and we’re seeing that growth here at Palace too.”

That connection between team and supporters will be crucial in the weeks ahead. With some difficult matches still to come, having the backing of the fans could make all the difference.

Now, with an international break providing a brief pause, Smerud is eager to use the time wisely.

The opportunity to work more closely with his players in training is one he welcomes, especially given the injury challenges of recent months.

Since Leif’s arrival, the games have come thick and fast, with the Eagles playing five games in the space of just four weeks.

He said: “There have been some positives from this block but I think the biggest challenge has been that we haven’t had enough people available for the kind of training sessions we need.

“I look forward to getting everyone back, training at full intensity, and preparing for the final part of the season.”

Despite the challenges, the Palace coach remains committed to his approach. He sees progress being made and is determined to build on the foundations that have been put in place.

“We’ve tried to do everything we can, and we’ll keep pushing.

“We’ll be in every game and see how long we can go. That’s the focus.”

There is work to do. But with a clear vision, a committed squad, and the support of the fans, Smerud is ready for the fight ahead

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palace for life

In March, 140 South Londoners came together to break fast at our fourth annual community Iftar, held at Selhurst Park.

on Thursday 13th March, we held our fourth annual Iftar event at Selhurst Park as part of this year’s Ramadan celebrations. Iftar is the main meal of the fasting day throughout Ramadan and is traditionally shared at sunset.

Ramadan is the ninth month in the Islamic calendar and is considered a sacred period for many Muslims worldwide. It involves a strict daily fast from dawn until sunset, and Iftar is the meal that breaks the fast at sunset – many Muslims break their fast with their community.

One of our key goals at Palace for Life is to make football more inclusive, so this event was part of our ongoing mission to welcome more people to the game, especially our local Asian and Muslim community, the latter of which makes up 11% of the community in Croydon.

On the evening, 140 South Londoners joined together in its usual popular format, kicking off with some workshops for children and stadium tours.

Guests were then welcomed by Palace for Life Patron and host for the evening, Saima Mohsin, who introduced the panellists for the evening – Angela Dainton, who

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was representing Baroness Gohir of the Muslim’s Women’s Network who spoke in depth about Muslim Heritage Month. Elsewhere on the panel was Professor Zainab Khan, the Pro Vice Chancellor of LSBU and vice-chair of the Premier League Equalities, Diversity and Inclusion Standard (PLEDIS); Dr. Nadia Gaoua (LSBU); and our very own participantturned-coach, Abdullah Zaman.

We were also delighted to be joined by Palace midfielder Cheick Doucouré, who took time out of his injury recovery to be with us on the night.

We’re immensely grateful for the incredible turnout and support from our local community. Our Iftar’s

are a key part of our mission to make football more inclusive for groups that haven’t always had a big presence in the game.

Funded by the Premier League and the Professional Footballers’ Association, our Get Involved programme aims to increase weekly engagement in physical activity, specifically from those of Asian backgrounds. We address the barriers to participation in grassroots football by maintaining dialogue with the local community so we can ensure spaces are truly inclusive. This includes separate male and female sessions, different age groups, and sessions for those of different abilities .

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100 YEARS OF Selhurst Park

As Selhurst Park celebrates its 100 th year during the 2024/25 campaign, club historian Ian King is looking back at a century of history from 1924 to the current day. This week Ian takes a look at the topic of groundsharing at Selhurst, and the temporary residents to have played football in SE25 down the years...

in the summer of 1985, it became known Charlton Athletic were locked in a dispute over a land issue at The Valley, as their vast east terrace was closed for safety reasons.

After increased speculation, it was announced at their home fixture against Palace on 7 th September. That they would take up a tenancy at Selhurst Park almost immediately.

Nothing about this arrangement appeared in the programme, with fans instead just being handed a slip of paper – their first ‘home’ game at Selhurst Park quickly followed on 5 th October.

Two portacabins were in place at the Holmesdale Road end of the Main Stand (they are still there today) for the Addicks, with Charlton logos added to the Main Stand, along with a temporary joint club shop.

That season Charlton gained promotion to Division One, at the time, the top-flight of English football.

This meant the first ‘Landlord v Tenant’ game did not actually take place until December 1989 with Palace fans strangely housed in one corner of the ground. The Eagles secured a 2-1 victory, while Charlton

were relegated to the second tier at the end of the season.

There was unease from time to time between the clubs with each blaming the other, highlighted by the transfer of John Humphrey from Charlton to Palace in the summer of 1990, the £450,000 fee including £75,000 for outstanding maintenance costs.

The arrangement came to an end in May 1991 and the Addicks took up residence at Upton Park, until they could return to a rebuilt Valley in December 1992.

In March 1986, rumours surfaced about a merger between Palace and Wimbledon – Ron Noades’ former club – and the chairman placated fans by placing a questionnaire with a programme with a response that 93% of the 2,289 submissions were against it.

With Charlton leaving, Noades did not let the grass grow from under his feet as it became known that Wimbledon’s compact Plough Lane ground was not really fit for purpose with the Dons now in Division One.

As with Charlton, stories gathered momentum as the Eagles went to Plough Lane for the penultimate game on 4 th May 1991 one that the Eagles won convincingly 3-0 including a stunning strike from 45 yards by Ian Wright as part of his hat-trick.

It proved to be the Dons’ final first-team game there, but the venue would still be used for the respective club’s reserve fixtures. However, there never seemed to be much acrimony from their fans at this move.

rumours surfaced about a merger between Palace and Wimbledon, Ron Noades’ former club, and the chairman placated fans by placing a questionnaire with a programme with a response that 93% of the 2,289 submissions were against it

They had played a ‘home’ game at Selhurst Park prior to 1991 when they faced Leeds United in an FA Cup replay that attracted over 44,000 fans in February 1975, but this was to prove a much more permanent arrangement.

In the end, the Dons tenanted Selhurst Park throughout the 1990s, up until their rebranding and highly controversial move to Milton Keynes in the summer of 2003 .

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More than 900 players have graced the turf at Selhurst Park across a century of special memories, but who makes Ian King’s squad of the finest in each position?

coming with his parents to live in Thornton Heath aged four, Wilf joined the Palace Academy eight years later. His prodigious skills at junior level, led Palace manager Paul Hart to hand Zaha his debut, as a substitute, in March 2010 aged 17.

He made his first start at the beginning of the 2010/11 season by netting one of the three Palace goals in the opening game – a 3-2 win over Leicester City.

Zaha was now established as a permanent fixture in the side and was instrumental in our promotion to the Premier League in May 2013 with his goals in the Play-Off semi-final at Brighton before earning the key penalty at Wembley against Watford.

The previous January, Palace had accepted a £15million bid from Manchester United for the talented winger, on the strict provision that Wilf was loaned back until the summer.

After a difficult time in Manchester, Zaha came back to the Eagles on loan in August 2014, scoring on his return, and signed permanently on deadline day in February 2015.

Wilf remained at Selhurst Park until his last contract expired in the summer of 2023 – going on to sign for Turkish giants Galatasaray as a

by going past them time after time to our delight.

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free agent, thus denying United a sell-on fee.

Over the course of his Palace career, Zaha accumulated 458 appearances, third on the list only behind Jim Cannon and Terry Long, together with 90 goals.

He remains an immensely talented player with audacious skills from a wide position that made him a marked man, a trait that followed him throughout his career and often not aided by lenient refereeing.

Many a Palace fan used to consistently remind opposition defenders that Wilf was ‘just too good for you’ - and he followed suit

Highlights of his time with us were often when combining with opposite winger Yannick Bolasie, who arrived during the 2012/13 promotion and went on to star in the Premier League. Zaha also linked up well with the likes of Andros Townsend, Patrick van Aanholt, Ruben Loftus-Cheek, Conor Gallagher, Ebere Eze and Michael Olise.

Certainly in his Palace career, and in this position, he would be a very strong contender for the ‘Greatest of All Time’. But if you, the reader, thinks this a difficult decision – wait until the final three programmes where we will look at the main striking positions!

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JOHN SALAKo

Coming through the junior ranks as a pacey winger with an eye for goals, Salako made his debut as an 18-yearold in January 1987. But it was after returning from a loan spell at Swansea that John became a regular in the latter stages of the 1989/90 season.

Remembered for a last-minute stunning goal from 45 yards at Forest in January 1991, Salako then suffered an untimely ACL injury that reduced his appearances for the next two seasons.

On his first full reappearance he scored a hat-trick against Stoke City in October 1993, but after being a virtual ever-present in the Premiership for Palace, Salako then left for Coventry City in August 1995.

EDDIE M©GOLDRICK

Eddie was the last piece of the jigsaw for Steve Coppell when he signed from Northampton in January 1989. From the wing he provided the perfect level of ammunition for Bright and Wright.

He also netted some vital goals himself – famously at Blackburn in the two-legged play-off final – and in the 1991/92 season was even voted the club’s Player of the Year.

Initially starting on the right-hand side, McGoldrick changed over to the No. 11 shirt following injury in 1990 and his skills were not only limited to wing play but in the latter part of his career played as a sweeper effectively behind the back four.

In the summer of 1993, Eddie crossed London to join Arsenal.

Simon joined Palace as an 18-yearold in July 1990 from Bognor Regis, making his Palace debut in October 1991, and would be involved for the next 11 seasons.

An industrious player, he and Simon Osborn were nicknamed the ‘Bisto Kids’ and probably his best season came in 1993/94, playing a major part in the promotion team, but sadly soon after the start of the following campaign, a serious back injury kept him out for a year.

Returning to take part in two play-off finals, Rodger was one player who always showed commitment throughout the trying next three seasons.

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Victor arrived in the country from Nigeria and, after being a prolific scorer in school’s football, joined the Palace Academy ranks aged 12, while gaining England caps from Under-16 to Under-21 level.

Neil Warnock gave Moses his debut in November 2007, with his pace and ability lifting the club into the play-off positions.

One of the few bright sparks in the disappointing 2008/09 season, the club entering administration in January 2010 meant that Moses had to be sacrificed and was sold to Wigan Athletic.

After a spell in Russia, Moses returned to English football with Luton Town earlier this season.

In the next Issue Ian King begins the process of choosing his strikers for his ultimate Selhurst 100 squad.

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stories of Selhurst Park

Selhurst Park isn’t just a Premier League football ground, but the heart of a vibrant and diverse community, whose stories stretch back a century. Today, we meet Lewis Dew, who – along with Crystal Palace’s Sydney Supporters’ Club – has taken our traditional rivalry with today’s visitors ‘down under’ – and all for a fantastic cause…

one of the more common questions Crystal Palace fans face – when it comes to recounting the Eagles’ fiercest rivals, and given the two teams’ relative lack of proximity – is, of course: “Why Brighton?”

But whilst the fixture is often jovially referred to as ‘the A23 derby’ or ‘M23 derby’, it is one whose tradition extends now far beyond just the hour’s drive separating Selhurst Park and the Amex Stadium.

Palace against Brighton has, in fact, reached the other side of the world – thanks to a recent charity match-up between the two teams’ respective Sydney Supporters’ Clubs.

Taking place on a Saturday afternoon in mid-February – but still in temperatures likely much higher than those in SE25 today – the game came about following a conversation between Lewis Dew, who co-runs the Palace group, and his friends.

Lewis was, in fact, South London born and raised – “a Bromley boy through and through,” he describes himself – and started supporting Palace as a four-year-old thanks to his Grandad. At the age of 10, Lewis became a Season Ticket Holder, and attended

Selhurst weekly right up until he moved to Australia in 2018.

“I wanted a bit of a change,” Lewis recalls. “I first came here in 2010 and loved it, but I just didn’t get the chance to move out here. But then I met my now wife, and she wanted to come to Australia to travel and study, so we said: ‘we’ll just see what happens.’ It’ll be seven years in July!

“We try to go back to England every year or 18 months to see our family, and we’ve got a baby on the way as well in August, so we’ll be taking them back for Christmas to meet the family – and to go to Selhurst Park as well!”

Lewis recalls fondly his own many years of sitting in the Arthur Wait – his first match being a Palace win over Sheffield United, and his personal

highlight 2014’s ‘Crystanbul’, which he says “among loads of good memories, will always stand out.”

It was a passion which followed Lewis to the other side of the world: “When I first moved out here in 2018, my wife came across the Sydney Supporters’ Club on Facebook. It was started in 2010 by a guy called Jordan.

“At first, I just went to watch a few games with them. Kick-offs are terrible times here – they can be anything between midnight to 4.30am in the morning. The Fulham game in the FA Cup was 11.15pm – so not too bad, we can cope with those!

“We try to do at least five or six meet-ups a season to watch games, and once a year, we’ll get people together from all different states and all meet up.

“It gives you that bit of home. Obviously it’s my own choice to move over here, but you do get homesick, so it’s good to bump into people. One of the guys in the group grew up literally around the corner from me, but I never knew him from back home! We talk about our times at Selhurst, away days… that sort of thing.

“We’ve got quite a good little community. Nationwide there could be a few hundred of us – most of us are from Bromley, Croydon, those sorts of areas. Sydney’s probably got most of us. About 40 or 50 of us here have a WhatsApp group, and we chat daily. You wake up in the morning and, if you haven’t watched a Palace game, there’ll be hundreds of messages about it!”

What, then, led to Palace taking on Brighton in Sydney? “It apparently used to happen before I moved here,” Lewis, who now co-runs the group, explains. “We used to play them yearly, but the last one was about eight years ago, and then it just sort of dropped off.

“From what I’d been told, we’d never beaten them – so a few of us got the idea to reignite that flame, see if we could start a match-up again, and make it a yearly thing.

“A friend called Shawnie made contact with one of the Brighton guys in their Sydney fan club, and we got some players together. I organised getting the players together, and a pitch and linesmen. Shawnie organised a barbecue and beers afterwards. And my friend Jimmy was making things for social media and promoting it.

“On the day, it was roasting hot – 27 or 28 degrees. We played on AstroTurf, so your feet were cooking! There was no shade at all. We had

From what I’d been told, we’d never beaten them – so a few of us got the idea to reignite that flame, see if we could start a match-up again, and make it a yearly thing

20 players in our team – roll on, roll off subs, literally rolling off for some of us! – and a lot of people turned up to watch.

“We were 2-0 up by halftime – we battered them first-half, possession-wise. They put on a few youngsters in the second-half, and our old boys were struggling, so they pulled one back to make it 2-1. But we managed to win 4-1!

“After the game, we all showered up, went for a few drinks and had something to eat – Shawnie’s dad did a barbecue for everyone. It was a good day out, really.”

And for a fantastic cause, as Lewis explains: “We covered our costs and

everything that was left over, which was around $1,000, we put towards a men’s mental health charity out here called Mr Perfect.

“I personally struggled myself with mental health about a year ago. Men’s mental health doesn’t get ignored, but we don’t really talk about our feelings too much. It’s good to put the charity out there because they do a lot for men, so it’s good to give something back.”

So having enjoyed their own win over Brighton, will Lewis and Palace’s Sydney Supporters’ Club be watching from afar today?: “It’s a 1am kick-off for us!” he laughs. “We normally try and do meet-ups for Brighton games if we can, but 1am is hard…

“But it’d be nice if we can get a 4-1 win – and keep our tradition going!”

You can find out more about ‘Crystal Palace F.C Sydney Supporters’ on Facebook. You can also find out more about, and donate to, Mr Perfect by visiting mrperfect.org.au .

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Another matchday is upon us at Selhurst Park, so it’s time to get your heads in the game – can you tackle all our tough teasers below?

Can you fit these 10 names to have played for both Palace and Brighton & Hove Albion into the puzzle?

SPOT THE BALL

Prove that you are eagle-eyed – which ball is the real one?

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M©Shane, Flinders

6 letters

Dickov, Dobbie, Kitson

5 letters

Murray, Young, Upson, Obika

Guess the ex-Palace player based on their former clubs!

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Every day is a busy one at the Palace, from matchdays – Men’s, Women’s and Academy – to anniversaries, birthdays and events. Keep track of everything happening at the club right here…

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Champions League QuarterFinals start.

tuesday, 08 april

saturday, 12 april

friday, 18 april

Palace stun reigning English champions Man City 2-1 at Selhurst.

06 april, 2015

Palace’s first ever Wembley appearance in EFL Centenary Tournament.

16 april, 1988

05 april

07 april

Palace secure first ever promotion to the top-flight. Elise Hughes turns 24.

19 april, 1969

15 april

Luka Milivojevic turns 34.

Nathaniel Clyne turns 34.

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The page for supporters: taking your comments from the terraces into the programme. Want to get in touch? Use the details below.

Happy 60th, John! The Corncrackers are Glad All Over to have you. You’re the greatest uncle and brother-in-law ever. Enjoy your day!

10th Birthday Noah. Wishing you an amazing day filled with fun, laughter, and a Crystal Palace victory. Lots of love from your awesome brother Theo x

Congratulations to Sean and Leah on your wedding on 27 March. Lots of love Dad, Vic, Lauren and family.

Happy

Happy 11th birthday to our superstar Eagle, Jack. Enjoy the match. Love from Mum, Dad and Thomas x

Happy 60th Birthday John (Jocky) Brunton. Four generations of Brunton Palace Supporters. love from Mrs B & all your family.

Congratulations to Kit Woodhead who is now back on the football pitch after a few months out through injury.

Happy 8th birthday Nelson lots of love mummy, daddy & Arthur xxx

Dear Mark hope you have a fantastic 40th! Here’s to a day we will never forget! All my love Nish xxx

I’m a Brighton fan and I recently had the privilege of meeting Dr Andrew Al-Rais, a Palace fan who saved my life. Words are not enough to express my gratitude.

A very Happy Birthday to Chris Borrer. Long time supporter of Palace (65+years!)

Happy 60th birthday Gary! We hope you have a fantastic day. Love from all the Pratt family (especially Charlie and Alfie). Up the Palace!

Happy 30th birthday to Joe Davis in the upper Holmesdale, from mum, dad, Emily and Tom.

Happy 9th birthday to our Palace-mad Coen! Lots of love, Mum, Dad, Amelia and Murray! x EAGLES!

Happy belated 14th Birthday Thomas AKA the middle finger kid, hope you have a wonderful game and an enjoyable birthday, love Mum, Dad, Ivy, Amelia and the pets. XXX

A lifelong Palace supporter. Dave will be sadly missed by family, friends and colleagues. Taken from us far too soon xxx

Scott, loved by all, an amazing father, husband and grandfather. Forever in our hearts and Palace till the end. He will be deeply missed.

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and grandfather – deeply missed by all.

In memory of Martin Sidwell. A lifelong devoted Palace fan and season ticket holder in the Holmesdale, Martin’s love for the club will live on through his sons, Luke and Conor and grandson Stanley. Forever remembered.

In loving memory of Dad, Peter Dodd. We are all going to miss you so much. Lots of love Mum, Pete, Claire and all of your family and friends.

Email programme@cpfc.co.uk with a message of 30 words or fewer and an image to feature on our messageboard.

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24/25 fixtures & results

Crystal palace f.c. brighton & hove albion

Dean HENDERSON (GK)

Joel WARD

Tyrick MITCHELL

Maxence LACROIX

Marc GUÉHI

Ismaïla SARR

Jefferson LERMA

Eddie NKETIAH

EZE

Matheus FRANÇA

Daniel MUÑOZ

Jean-Philippe MATETA

Nathaniel CLYNE

Daichi KAMADA

Will HUGHES

Adam WHARTON

Romain ESSE

Malcolm EBIOWEI

Ben CHILWELL

Chris RICHARDS

Cheick DOUCOURÉ

Matt TURNER (GK)

Remi MATTHEWS (GK)

Chadi RIAD

Kaden RODNEY

Franco UMEH

Justin DEVENNY Caleb KPORHA

Davies

Allison

Pawson

Betts

Bart VERBRUGGEN (GK)

Tariq LAMPTEY

Igor JULIO

Adam WEBSTER

Lewis DUNK

James MILNER

Solly MARCH

Brajan GRUDA

João PEDRO

Simon ADINGRA

Georginio RUTTER

Eiran CASHIN

Yankuba MINTEH

Danny WELBECK

Carlos BALEBA

Kaoru MITOMA

Jason STEELE (GK)

Ferdi KADIOĞLU

Diego GÓMEZ

Yasin AYARI

Mats WIEFFER

Jan Paul VAN HECKE

Pervis ESTUPIÑÁN

Matt O’RILEY

Joël VELTMAN

Tom McGILL (GK)

Carl RUSHWORTH (GK)

Jack HINSHELWOOD

Killian CAHILL

Jacob SLATER

Joe KNIGHT

A. Taylor

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