Crystal Palace’s Under-21s are using the international break to maintain their preparations at the Academy, with Darren Powell’s squad working towards the next phase of the 2026/27 campaign.
Palace began the season unbeaten, recording notable victories against Paris Saint-Germain in the Premier League International Cup and Swindon Town in the EFL Trophy. That promising opening run ended with defeats in the team’s final two matches before the break.
The results brought an end to the unbeaten sequence, but the U21s have still made a strong start to the campaign. With more than a week available before their next fixture, Powell and his players have continued training ahead of the challenges to come.
The next test for Palace will be against Anderlecht in the Premier League International Cup. The latest training gallery offers a look at the squad’s work during the international break.
