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Relive Palace's last-minute survival v Stockport in full

6th May, 2001. Crystal Palace are staring at relegation to the third tier of English football. They’re facing Stockport County and only a win can save them.

But, 87 minutes into the clash with the Hatters, Steve Kember’s Eagles are goalless and level. It’s not enough.

Up stepped Dougie Freedman. The Scotsman collected the ball 40 yards out and burst forward, alone, towards Lee Jones’ goal. Palace’s fate rested on his boot.

Freedman shimmied towards the six yard box, glanced up, and rifled home, securing his place in Palace history.

What a moment.