Crystal Palace Under-18s take on Chelsea today (Tuesday, 16th March) at 11:00 GMT as they look to continue their title charge in the U18s Premier League South – and you can see how the boys get on LIVE on YouTube.
10 March 2021
Crystal Palace’s Under-18s take on Chelsea on Tuesday, 16th March (11:00 GMT) as they continue to battle it out at the top of the U18s Premier League South.
After a dramatic 96
th minute equaliser from David Omilabu secured a point at Reading last time out, Paddy McCarthy’s side sit level on points with leaders Fulham, separated only on goal difference - you can watch their bid to return to the top LIVE on YouTube here.
Chelsea, meanwhile, have struggled for consistency this season, but have proved that at their best they can be lethal. Twice they have scored eight goals this season, with skilful striker Jude Soonsup-Bell scoring four on each occasion.
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Crystal Palace Under-18s have been flying high at the top of the Premier League South this season, and they can make it five wins in a row with victory over Norwich City on Saturday, 20th February.
16 February 2021
Aged just 18-years-old, Crystal Palace forward David Omilabu has already scored at Selhurst Park. Netting for Palace Under-23s in the dying seconds of their win against Burnley, Omilabu lived a dream thousands of youngsters desire. Here, from the Palace programme, the talented forward introduces himself.
The story behind Crystal Palace Under-18s’ top goal scorer, David Omilabu, is one of perseverance and ambition.
“I signed [for Palace] when I was eight-years-old and then I got released when playing for the Under-12s,” he says, discussing the unique way his talent ended up unearthed, and revealing how he bounced back from being released through hard work.