Today marks 25 years since Crystal Palace proudly opened the Holmesdale Road stand to the public, with the iconic, soaring structure replacing the terracing which stood before it on August 26th, 1995.
Saturday's opposition Charlton Athletic were the side Palace took on that day 25 years ago, with the Eagles and Addicks locked in a 1-1 draw. Failing to read the script, now Charlton manager Lee Bowyer netted the first goal in front of the Holmesdale as he bagged after 20 minutes. Fortunately, saving face for Palace, Bruce Dyer then struck into the same net to equalise in the second-half.