Crystal Palace Under-23s secured their place in the Premier League 2 Division 2 play-offs after a 1-0 victory against Middlesbrough on a rainy Friday afternoon at Heritage Park.
Summary
- Lewis Hobbs and Jude Russell come in for the Eagles in place of James Tomkins and Nathaniel Clyne
- Delay in play due to a clash of heads between Alfie Matthews and Isiah Cornet
- Sion Spence makes no mistake as he puts Palace ahead after Rob Street’s effort is saved by the ‘keeper
- Half-time: Middlesbrough 0-1 Crystal Palace
- Street nearly doubles the lead straight after half-time with an acrobatic effort
- Boro pass and probe to no avail
- Attempt from Street late on kept out by the Boro 'keeper
- Full-time: Middlesbrough 0-1 Crystal Palace
The two teams last met four days ago at Selhurst Park, with Crystal Palace snatching a 3-2 win deep into injury time thanks to skipper Jake O’Brien’s header.