Crystal Palace’s top scorer Bianca Baptiste has been named Utilita Women’s Player of the Season for her ruthless campaign in front of goal throughout 2020/21.
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Crystal Palace Women put in a solid performance against league rivals London Bees to emerge 3-0 winners at a sunny Hayes Lane in the Fourth Round of the Women’s FA Cup on Sunday afternoon.
The two teams last met in mid-February in a Women’s Championship game, the Eagles running away 5-0 winners.
The hosts took the lead in the fourth minute with their first real chance of the game. Palace left-back Lizzie Waldie played an excellent through-ball over the top of the Bees defence for Siobhan Wilson to latch on to and slot home inside the box.
Crystal Palace Women 0-3 Sheffield United 5 April 2021
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Crystal Palace took to home turf on Easter Sunday, falling 0-3 to Sheffield United at a sunny Hayes Lane having drawn with Charlton Athletic in their previous clash.
Summary
Sheffield United’s Katie Wilkinson scores first
United extend their lead as Bex Rayner’s attempt hits the mark
Half-time: Crystal Palace 0-2 Sheffield United
A third goal for United is again bagged by the Blades’ Wilkinson
Strong performances for Palace were on show by Cherelle Khassal and Bianca Baptiste
Full-Time: Crystal Palace 0-3 Sheffield United
The game kicked-off with evenly matched play and both sides creating chances, Baptiste coming close for Palace less than five minutes in.
8 March 2021
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Crystal Palace Women fell to former Women s Super League side Liverpool on Sunday afternoon, edged 1-0 in an evenly-matched clash.
Summary
Kate Natkiel goes close for Palace, lifting her shot over Liverpool’s crossbar.
Ffion Morgan impresses for the Eagles, covering plenty of ground for the hosts to stop Liverpool’s attack.
Liverpool left-back Taylor Hinds temporarily leaves the field after 10 minutes, clutching her leg after an awkward fall.
Half-time: Crystal Palace 0-0 Liverpool Women
Kirsty Linnett’s well-executed effort is smartly saved by Chloe Morgan.
Niamh Fahey’s 65th-minute goal helps Liverpool claim the lead.
Palace respond minutes later through Kirsty Barton, whose ambitious volley is tipped over the bar by Racheal Laws.