Crystal Palace Under-21s Face Intense Cup Fixture Schedule

Crystal Palace‘s Under-21 team is set for a challenging cup schedule, with back-to-back knockout fixtures against Wolverhampton Wanderers and Leicester City.

Under the management of Darren Powell, the Crystal Palace Under-21s will host Wolverhampton Wanderers in the quarter-finals of the Premier League International Cup at the VBS Community Stadium on Monday, 26th February. This match follows the team’s impressive unbeaten run in the group stages against tough opponents like Athletic Club, Monaco, Benfica, and Feyenoord.

On the pitch, Wolverhampton Wanderers have shown their strength by topping their group which included last year’s winners PSV Eindhoven, Sparta Prague, and Nice. Crystal Palace, aiming to improve on their runners-up position from last season, will be eager to secure a win in this crucial matchup.

Following the clash with Wolves, Crystal Palace’s young talents will face another tough test as they take on Leicester City in the Premier League Cup round of 16 on Friday, 1st March. The Eagles secured their spot in this stage after topping a challenging group that featured Birmingham City, Ipswich Town, and Middlesbrough.

Leicester City, who finished second in their group ahead of Brentford and Burnley but behind Fulham, will be looking to make a statement against Crystal Palace. The Premier League Cup, with its format inspired by the UEFA Champions League, has brought intense competition to the developmental stages of English football.

Both of these fixtures promise high-stakes action, with the possibility of extra time and penalties if needed to determine the winners. Fans who can’t attend the games in person can still catch all the excitement live on Palace TV+.