Palace U18s prepare for crucial Leeds cup test
Javier Alonso believes Crystal Palace’s Under-18s are ready for Saturday’s Premier League Cup meeting with Leeds United after a productive international break.
Latest academy news and updates on emerging Palace talent.
Javier Alonso believes Crystal Palace’s Under-18s are ready for Saturday’s Premier League Cup meeting with Leeds United after a productive international break.
The Crystal Palace defender has been recognised by supporters after an impressive September at both ends of the pitch.
Palace have announced new dates for revamped Selhurst Park Stadium Tours, including access to replica FA Cup, Community Shield and UEFA Conference League trophies.
Crystal Palace host Nottingham Forest on Sunday, with supporters able to follow the match on Sky Sports, Palace TV+ and the Official Palace App.
Crystal Palace Under-21s will host RSC Anderlecht in the Premier League International Cup on 14 October, with tickets available from ÂŁ1.
Crystal Palace striker Jørgen Strand Larsen is aiming to rediscover his best form and improve on his previous Premier League goal tally during his first full season at Selhurst Park.
Crystal Palace’s Under-18s face Leeds United on Saturday morning knowing victory is vital to their hopes of reaching the U18 Premier League Cup quarter-finals.
Crystal Palace’s Under-21s are continuing their preparations at the Academy ahead of their return to Premier League International Cup action.
The 18-year-old midfielder has made a strong impression in Crystal Palace’s Academy and recently stepped into first-team football.
Crystal Palace Academy scholars have explored the challenges of sustaining a professional football career and managing money during an interactive finance session.
The Chile international’s switch to Palace followed a structured development programme at Midtjylland, including English lessons, nutrition support and regular first-team football.
Crystal Palace handed three Academy players their non-competitive senior debuts while four more youngsters were included among the substitutes against Bristol City.
Crystal Palace were beaten 2-0 by Bristol City as several members of the squad gained valuable minutes during the international break.
Crystal Palace face Bristol City at 12:30 BST on Saturday 3 October, with supporters able to watch the mid-season friendly live on Palace TV+ or attend at Selhurst Park.
Crystal Palace manager Pierre Sage has discussed team selection, transfer plans and his ambitions before the Eagles begin their Premier League campaign at Everton.
Crystal Palace host Bristol City in a mid-season friendly on Saturday 3 October, with Under-18s admitted free and ticket revenue supporting Palace for Life Foundation.
Crystal Palace Academy scholars have taken part in a workshop covering the challenges of reaching the professional game and managing earnings responsibly.
Alfie Mulvenna found the net for Northern Ireland Under-17s while Lucca Benetton kept a clean sheet on his first England appearance.
As Bristol City visit Selhurst Park, we revisit five players whose careers connected the Eagles with the Robins.
Alfie Mulvenna found the net for Northern Ireland Under-17s, while Taha Majni wore the armband for Morocco Under-20s during the international break.
Crystal Palace overcame difficult circumstances to claim a memorable 1-0 victory at Manchester United on 30 September 2023.
Shanade Hopcroft has been selected by the Republic of Ireland for their Women's World Cup play-off against Kazakhstan.
Crystal Palace’s international-break friendly against Bristol City offers affordable tickets, family entertainment and the chance to see first-team players in action.
Zavier Gozo made his senior United States debut while Daichi Kamada featured in Japan’s consecutive friendly victories during the international break.
Crystal Palace left-back Tyrick Mitchell is reportedly being considered by Juventus, with Liverpool and Manchester United also interested.
Palace supporters can watch the Eagles face Bristol City at Selhurst Park on 3 October, with Under-18s admitted free and family tickets available from ÂŁ15.
Palace manager Pierre Sage has discussed his coaching journey, the club’s identity and his ambitions before facing Manchester City in his first home Premier League match.
A third of Crystal Palace’s Academy scholars achieved at least one grade 7, 8 or 9 in their GCSEs, with several players recording multiple top marks.
A win at Plymouth Argyle could send Crystal Palace Under-21s into the EFL Trophy knockout stages, depending on the result between Swindon Town and Newport County.
Eleven senior Crystal Palace players have been selected by their countries for fixtures during the upcoming September-October international break.
Palace Under-21s visit Plymouth Argyle on Tuesday night, with supporters able to attend at Home Park or follow the game through Sky Sports+ and Palace’s digital channels.
The Crystal Palace goalkeeper will face Exeter’s biggest rivals when the Young Eagles continue their EFL Trophy campaign at Home Park.
Crystal Palace’s Young Eagles visit Plymouth Argyle on Tuesday evening knowing victory would strengthen their hopes of reaching the EFL Trophy knockout stages.
Rio Cardines registered his sixth assist in seven league matches as Bristol City defeated Watford 1-0.
Crystal Palace youngsters have received international call-ups from Under-16 to Under-20 level, while Joel Drakes-Thomas has withdrawn through injury.
Crystal Palace’s visit to Leeds United will be shown live in the UK, with supporters also able to follow the match through Palace’s digital platforms.
The Young Eagles suffered a frustrating 1-0 defeat to Blackburn Rovers, but Darren Powell remains positive about their start to the 2026/27 campaign.
Crystal Palace Under-18s produced a remarkable second-half comeback to earn a 3-3 draw against unbeaten Fulham at the Academy.
A missed penalty double and second-half red card proved costly as Crystal Palace Under-21s lost 1-0 to Blackburn Rovers in Premier League 2.
Leeds boss Daniel Farke believes Crystal Palace are far stronger than their three-point Premier League return suggests.
Daniel Farke has praised Crystal Palace ahead of Sunday's meeting with Leeds United, while providing updates on his squad.
Crystal Palace’s Under-18s and Under-21s will both be in action on Saturday, with Fulham visiting the Academy and Blackburn Rovers hosting the development side.
Daniel Farke believes Crystal Palace are stronger than last season after making a positive impression in recent campaigns and adding quality during the summer.
Leeds manager Daniel Farke has praised Crystal Palace’s recent success and believes the Eagles are stronger than last season.
Daniel Farke says Crystal Palace have strengthened over the summer and will provide Leeds United with a formidable Premier League challenge on Sunday.
Leeds United have confirmed that playmaker Harry Wilson will miss Sunday’s meeting with Crystal Palace because of a quad injury.
Crystal Palace manager Pierre Sage wants his side to turn their Europa League momentum into Premier League points against Leeds before the international break.
Crystal Palace Under-21s will visit Plymouth Argyle on Tuesday, 22 September, with tickets now available for the EFL Trophy group-stage match.
Crystal Palace will field the same starting side that faced Ipswich, while IsmaĂŻla Sarr and Eddie Nketiah return to the matchday squad.
Palace have announced the death of former goalkeeper Kevin Miller, who made 76 appearances for the club.
Former Palace goalkeeper Kevin Miller has died unexpectedly at the age of 57 while working as Wigan Athletic’s goalkeeping coach.
Niels Frederiksen says facing Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park represents one of the biggest matches in Lech Poznań’s history.
The Palace head coach insists his relationship with Steve Parish remains transparent after questions were raised over Jaydee Canvot’s omission.
Crystal Palace supporters can now secure tickets for the Under-21s’ first home Premier League 2 fixture of the 2026/27 season.
Crystal Palace’s Under-21s return to Premier League 2 on Saturday aiming to make it five games without defeat against Blackburn Rovers.
Crystal Palace will host their first UEFA Europa League pre-match press conference in South London at 15:00 BST today ahead of Thursday’s meeting with Lech Poznań.
Pierre Sage is reportedly facing frustration from Crystal Palace president Steve Parish after leaving Jaydee Canvot out of the squad for the defeat to Ipswich.
Darren Powell praised Crystal Palace’s character after the Under-21s overturned a deficit to beat Swindon Town 2-1 in the EFL Trophy.
Crystal Palace Under-21s came from behind to beat Swindon Town 2-1 and begin their 2026/27 EFL Trophy campaign with a win.
Crystal Palace begin their Europa League campaign against Polish champions Lech Poznań, who arrive with domestic success and notable European experience.
Crystal Palace’s 1998 Intertoto Cup campaign took them to Samsun, where a young squad endured extreme heat, a hostile atmosphere and a second 2-0 defeat.
Crystal Palace’s Under-21s will face Swindon Town, Plymouth Argyle and Newport County away from home in Group E of the Vertu Trophy.
Franco Umeh’s second-half deflected goal secured a 1-0 victory over Jong PSV and delivered the trophy to Crystal Palace’s Under-21s.
Crystal Palace’s Under-21s will face Paris Saint-Germain, PSV Eindhoven, Anderlecht and Porto in Group D of the Premier League International Cup.
Crystal Palace Under-21s open their 2026/27 EFL Trophy campaign at Swindon Town on Tuesday, with supporters able to attend or stream the match.
Crystal Palace’s unbeaten Under-21s begin their 2026/27 EFL Trophy campaign away to Swindon Town on Tuesday evening.
Jesurun Rak-Sakyi scored the decisive goal as Crystal Palace opened their pre-season schedule with a 1-0 victory over South London rivals Millwall.
Crystal Palace’s Under-21s will begin their 2026/27 EFL Trophy campaign away to Swindon Town before visiting Plymouth Argyle and Newport County.
Crystal Palace Under-18s were denied a deserved reward for their efforts as Arsenal claimed a 2-0 victory in the U18 Premier League South.
Javier Alonso believes Crystal Palace Under-18s are progressing and wants them to convert that improvement into points against Arsenal on Saturday.
Javier Alonso’s side travel to Arsenal on Saturday hoping to convert recent positive performances into points and end a four-match losing streak.
Crystal Palace’s Under-18s visit Arsenal on Saturday morning seeking a return to winning form, with the match available live on Palace TV+.
Cheick Doucouré could return to the Crystal Palace squad against Ipswich after illness delayed his comeback from two serious knee injuries.
Lead Academy Performance Nutritionist Sarah Lawson Tilley has outlined how Palace supports players’ development through tailored nutrition, education and practical daily routines.
Crystal Palace’s Under-21s will visit Swindon Town in the Vertu Trophy on Tuesday, with away tickets available from £2.
The striker’s spectacular late effort on his competitive Under-18s debut has been selected as Crystal Palace’s LOADED Goal of the Month for August.
The Palace goalkeeper has begun 2026/27 strongly after overcoming setbacks and competition for his place since arriving from Exeter City.
Arsenal have confirmed the signing of 16-year-old Crystal Palace forward Mylo Bernard after his prolific campaign in the Eagles’ academy.
Crystal Palace have completed the signing of 18-year-old Union Touarga defender Taha Majni, who arrives after senior and international experience.
Crystal Palace Under-18s were beaten 4-2 by Tottenham Hotspur after surrendering a two-goal advantage in the U18 Premier League South.
Crystal Palace's young Eagles host Tottenham at Copers Cope on Saturday morning in the U18 Premier League South.
Crystal Palace’s Under-18s face Tottenham Hotspur at Copers Cope on Saturday, with the match available live on Palace TV+.
Crystal Palace began pre-season with a convincing win over Swindon Town at the Academy, with a Matheus França hat-trick and an Eddie Nketiah brace helping the Eagles to a 5-1 win in Pierre Sage's first game in charge.
Tickets are now on sale for Crystal Palace Under-21s’ first three home league games of the 2026/27 season.