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Crystal Palace Under-18s came agonisingly close to winning the U18 Premier League South title, after losing out on goal difference to Fulham on Saturday.
The Cottagers victory over Chelsea means the Eagles finished runners-up, however: a phenomenal achievement in their first season at Category 1 level.
Paddy McCarthy’s young Eagles have worked tirelessly throughout the season and their fantastic 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.
Pre-season
After the 2019/20 U18 Professional Development League season was curtailed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Crystal Palace Under-18s found themselves in a new frontier after being moved up to the U18 Premier League South.
The Crystal Palace v Aston Villa matchday programme is available to pre-order now, with another packed edition ready for you to enjoy as the Eagles take on the Villans.
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Crystal Palace Under-18s smashed seven past West Bromwich Albion on a rainy Saturday morning at Copers Cope, ensuring they ve done all they can to secure the Premier League South title with the result now dependant on second-placed Fulham s next game.
Summary:
West Brom take the lead 15 minutes in, forcing an own goal from a corner
The Eagles respond five minutes later through Rak-Sakyi
Akinwale doubles the lead for Palace just a minute after Rak-Sakyi scores
Half-time: Crystal Palace 2-1 West Bromwich Albion
Palace start the second-half brightly as Maliq Cadogan scores
Omilabu scores his 20th goal of the season as he adds Palace’s fourth and fifth
1 May 2021
James Tomkins and Nathaniel Clyne start in a strong Crystal Palace Under-23s side to take on Middlesbrough at Selhurst Park (13:00 BST) - and you can see how the boys get on LIVE on Palace TV.
Tomkins and Clyne start in defence alongside Jay-Rich Baghuelou and Jake O Brien. Sion Spence, Alfie Matthews and Rob Street make up a strong attacking trio.
Four Under-18s prospects make the matchday squad, with Jesurun Rak-Sakyi, Aidan Steele, Tayo Adaramola and Owen Goodman available off the substitutes bench.
Palace: Webber (GK), Tomkins, O Brien, Rich-Baghuelou, Clyne, D. Boateng, M. Boateng, Taylor, Spence, Matthews, Street.
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Two goals from David Omilabu fired Palace Under-18s to a comfortable win over Aston Villa, and saw them go three points clear at the top of the U18s Premier League South.
Summary:
David Omilabu fires home a penalty in 2nd minute
Jesurun Rak-Sakyi’s shot falls to Omilabu for tap in and 2-0 lead
Aston Villa score sloppy goal before half time
Half-time: Palace 2-1 Aston Villa
Joe Whitworth saves well to deny early second-half minute equaliser
Jack Wells-Morrison scores back post header for 3-1 after half time
Full-time: Palace 3-1 Aston Villa
In a sunny south London, the high-flying U18’s started the game at a frenetic pace.