Crystal Palace Under-23s have secured promotion to the Premier League 2 Division 1 after beating Sunderland 5-3 on penalties at a rainy Selhurst Park on Monday evening.
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Crystal Palace Under-23s have secured promotion to the Premier League 2 Division 1 after victory in a penalty shoot-out against Sunderland in the play-off final.
The Eagles’ victory over The Black Cats means they will compete in the Premier League 2 Division 1 next season, the highest level of development football. Promotion to this tier is a remarkable feat as this was the first time the south Londoners competed at Category 1 level.
Shaun Derry’s young Eagles have worked tirelessly throughout the season and their performances are a credit to the club. After a season of hard work and dedication, check out how far they’ve come month by month in the season review below.
18 May 2021
Crystal Palace Under-23s have named a strong starting XI as they take on Sunderland in the Premier League 2 Division 2 play-off final.
Academy prospect Jesurun Rak-Sakyi features once more in the Palace attack, whilst Reece Hannam comes in for the injured Jude Russell.
Rob Street continues to lead the line, whilst captain Jake O’Brien continues at the heart of the defence alongside Jay Rich-Baghuelou and Lewis Hobbs.
Crystal Palace: Webber (GK), D. Boateng, Rich-Baghuelou, M. Boateng, Hobbs, O’Brien, Hannam, Taylor, Street, Spence, Rak-Sakyi.
Subs: Whitworth (GK), Matthews, Omilabu, Gordon, Trialist.
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