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## Annabel Blanchard

> Blanchard joined Palace in 2022 off the back of a remarkable season with Blackburn Rovers in which she earned both Coaches' and Supporters' Player of the Season, and has since grown into one of English football's most exciting playmakers.

Blanchard is a young, two-footed forward capable of playing across the front line or, more regularly, as a No. 10.

Blanchard began her career aged just 16 with Liverpool, but started her time with the England youth setup the year before, and has represented the national side from Under-17-Under-19 levels.

After leaving Liverpool she joined Leicester City and then Blackburn Rovers, with whom she finished joint-top goalscorer in 21/22.

Blanchard then joined Palace in the summer of 2022 and made a strong start in South London, with four goals in 22 Championship appearances in her maiden campaign.

In 2023/24, Blanchard's brilliance shone as Palace Women claimed promotion from the Championship, the forward scoring 11 times in just 19 league games including clinical hat-tricks against both Durham and London City Lionesses.

Such form led to Blanchard not only winning both the Championship Goal and Player of the Month awards in September – as well as a nomination for the latter for November – but also the club's Player of the Month awards for October and March to boot.

At the start of Palace's first-ever top-flight season, Blanchard became our inaugural Women's Super League goalscorer, netting a brace in our first win against Leicester City – 2-0 at the King Power Stadium – in October 2024.

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Championship Player of the Month

Championship Goal of the Month

Blackburn Rovers, 2021/22

Coaches' Player of the Season

Supporters' Player of the Season

February 2023, October 2023, April 2024

Crystal Palace Player of the Month

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It's set to be a thrilling end to the season as Palace Women host [West Ham](https://www.eticketing.co.uk/cpfc/EDP/Event/Index/542?position) and [Leicester](https://www.eticketing.co.uk/cpfc/EDP/Event/Index/543?position) for their final two home games.

Tickets for these final two home matches are now available, and [you can get them here!](https://www.eticketing.co.uk/cpfc/Events?preFilter=6&preFilterName=2.%20Women%27s%20Matches)

Mascot packages are still available for these two games - don’t miss the chance to walk out with the team in Sutton!

[Click here to find out more and make it a matchday to remember!](https://www.eticketing.co.uk/cpfc/Events?preFilter=23&preFilterName=3.%20Women%27s%20Mascot%20Packages)

***Please note that the kick-off time and date for the Leicester game are subject to change, due to potential broadcast picks.***

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### What can I expect from matchday?

Arrive early and enjoy our **Fanzone**, **opening from 11:00 for our game against West Ham, and 12:30 for our game against Leicester (90 minutes before kick-off)** and packed with entertainment for all ages.

Situated just beyond the Collingwood Road Stand, the Fanzone is the ideal place for pre-match fun, games, entertainment and refreshments.

Planning your visit? [Find everything you need to know about a Palace Women’s matchday here.](https://www.cpfc.co.uk/news/information/palace-women-matchday-tickets-info/)

### Crystal Palace v West Ham: Matchday Schedule

- **11:00 BST**: Turnstiles and Fanzone Open

- **11:30**: Line-ups announced

- **12:30**: Kick-off!

### Crystal Palace v Leicester: Matchday Schedule

- **12:30 BST**: Turnstiles and Fanzone Open

- **13:00**: Line-ups announced

- **14:00**: Kick-off!

### **Crystal Palace v West Ham**

### Prices

**Seated**

- Adults: £12
- Under-16s: £5

**Standing**

- Adults: £10
- Under-16s: £5

### Match Details

**Crystal Palace v West Ham**

- Sunday, 27th April
- VBS Community Stadium
- 12:30 BST

Buy tickets for Palace v West Ham here!

### **Crystal Palace v Leicester City**

### Prices

**Seated**

- Adults: £12
- Under-16s: £5

**Standing**

- Adults: £10
- Under-16s: £5

### Match Details

**Crystal Palace v Leicester City**

- Sunday, 4th May
- VBS Community Stadium
- 14:00 BST

Buy tickets for Palace v Leicester here!

It is set to be an exciting end to the season in the Barclays Women's Super League for Crystal Palace, and tickets are now on-sale for our final two home games of the campaign.

Be there for Palace Women's final two home games - tickets on sale now!

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EXPLORE PALACE WOMEN

Kicking us off on the opening day of the month, **Eddie Nketiah**'s soaring header against South London rivals Millwall was a beauty – and the perfect way to settle our FA Cup fifth-round tie.

Under-21s attacker **Hindolo Mustapha** makes the shortlist twice this month, with eye-catching solo efforts against both Arsenal and Manchester City proving crucial to his team taking points in both matches.

Fellow Academy forward **Benjamin Casey** is also on the shortlist for his brilliant control and volleyed finish in a win over London rivals West Ham United.

**Ismaïla Sarr**'s fine form continued in March with two brilliantly-taken goals: the first his match-winner against Ipswich Town at Selhurst Park, and the latter a flicked header in our FA Cup quarter-final win at Fulham.

**Ebere Eze**'s crucial opening goal in that game – a spectacular low rocket, following a clever run inside from Tyrick Mitchell's lay-off – is an also an option for you to choose from.

And **Ashleigh Weerden**'s vital goal for Palace Women from outside the area – a powerful finish which helped propel the Eagles to a first-ever Women's Super League home win – is also shortlisted.

**Choose your favourite of the eight goals below!**

Crystal Palace's strong form continued across their Men's, Women's and Academy sides in the month of March, with goals aplenty. Below are eight of the best – so choose the one you want to take the Goal of the Month trophy!

Vote now for your March Goal of the Month!

After Chelsea's progression to the semi-finals of the UEFA Women’s Champions League, this match is now set to take place at Kingsmeadow on **Wednesday, 23rd April**, with **kick-off scheduled for 19:15 BST**.

The game will be broadcast live on **BBC iPlayer** and the [**BBC Sport website**](https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m00260cf) in the UK.

In the WSL this season, matches will be shown on both BBC Sport and Sky Sports, the two primary broadcast partners of the league.

Every single match which is not shown across these platforms this season will be available to live stream via the WSL YouTube channel.

If you can't watch the game, the best place to follow all the action live on matchday is via our [**Palace Women X channel**](https://x.com/cpfc_w) and [**Instagram channel,**](https://www.instagram.com/cpfc_w/?hl=en) with live updates and content throughout the afternoon.

You can also follow via the official [**Crystal Palace App**](https://www.cpfc.co.uk/news/information/palace-app-upgraded-download-and-use-now/), through which **goal updates and other important notifications are delivered straight to your phone**, keeping you informed of all the goals and key incidents for both sides.

Throughout the game, live **Opta stats** on the app will also keep you up to date with all the action. Even from ahead of matchday, and after the full-time whistle, you can follow all the action, **with previews, reaction and video** all in one place.

**Tickets for this game are now on-sale,** you can find out more details below!

*Please read the information in full below before purchasing your tickets.*

### 📅 **Match Details**

**Chelsea vs Crystal Palace:**

- **Opponent**: Chelsea
- **Date**:  Wednesday, 23rd April 
- **Time**: 19:15
- **Competition**: Barclays Women's Super League
- **Venue**: Kingsmeadow

### 🎟 **Ticket Price**

- **Adult**: £15
- **Senior (65+)**: £7.50
- **Junior (Under 20)**: £7.50

### ℹ️ **Matchday Information**

- Tickets will be fulfilled as PDF's which will be sent no later than 24 hours prior to kick off
- Supporters under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult over the age of 18.
- Matchday visitors Guide - <https://www.chelseafc.com/en/tickets-guides-policies-and-forms>
- Supporters are reminded that there is no parking available on-site.

### **👜 Bag Policy** 

- No bags larger than A4 will be permitted into the stadium. This equates to 30cm x 20cm x 10cm, about the size of a standard handbag.
- Please note that due to a lack of space, baggage deposit facilities will not be available, so your supporters are strongly advised not to bring any bags to Kingsmeadow. 

Crystal Palace Women’s upcoming Barclays Women’s Super League fixture against Chelsea will now kick off at 19:15 BST on Wednesday, 23rd April.

Palace’s WSL fixture at Chelsea rescheduled

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Tickets

Tickets

Be there for Palace Women's final two home games - tickets on sale now!

Latest News

Vote now for your March Goal of the Month!

Palace’s WSL fixture at Chelsea rescheduled

Latest Videos

Leif reflects on tough loss at home

Pre Match Press conference Arsenal (H)

Leif reflects on WSL loss

WSL Pre Match Press conference Everton (A)

WSL Highlights: Palace 3-1 Aston Villa

Leif praises team's fight in WSL win over Villa

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