The FA Youth Cup is regularly described as the biggest tournament in youth football , and has a proud record of producing top-level professional and international players.
Running since 1952, it sees 400 U18 sides from across the country take part - with professional academies joining in the Third Round.
Palace have a proud history in the FA Youth Cup, having won back to back titles in 1977 and 1978, led by then-youngsters Kenny Sansom and Vince Hilaire.
They reached two more finals in the 1992 and 1997, but were unlucky to be beaten by Ryan Giggs Manchester United and Harry Kewell s Leeds United respectively.
This year s final is to be played on Saturday 24th April, 2021.
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Fans will likely recognise starters Tayo Adaramola and Fionn Mooney from signing their recent professional contracts.
Defender Noah Watson has competed with the Under-23s this season while Cardo Siddik and goalkeeper Owen Goodman have international experience under their belts.
Frontman David Omilabu is likely to be one to watch this evening after scoring seven goals already in 2020/21.