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## From Academy to Premier League

> Having joined the Palace Academy from Brentford in 2016, Tyrick Mitchell rose to prominence rapidly at Palace and set the record for the youngest-ever player to make 200 Premier League appearances for the club.

Mitchell was a regular in both of Palace's Under-18 and Under-23 Professional Development League South winning teams in 2017/18 as he spent a second campaign featuring at both levels.

A recruit from Brentford at the end of the 2015/16 season, Mitchell, an attacking left-back with bundles of pace, impressed sufficiently for the Academy side to be handed a chance with the Development team in 2016. He used that experience to his advantage in 17/18 as he helped his two teams to silverware.

In 2018/19, Mitchell was a regular fixture in Richard Shaw's U23s team and joined the first-team on their pre-season tour in the summer of 2019.

After returning from an injury sustained while on tour, Mitchell made several first-team squads and earned his Premier League debut against Leicester City in July 2020. He went on to secure his first Premier League start by playing the full 90 minutes against Wolverhampton Wanderers.

In April 2021, he signed a contract extension through til the end of 2024/25. Mitchell then followed this up with his first goal and assist for the Eagles, as helped the side to a 3-2 victory over Aston Villa in May 2021.

His performances throughout 21/22 saw him earn a senior England call-up for the first time in March 2022, making his debut in a 2-1 win over Switzerland.

Mitchell was nearly ever-present in 2022/23, featuring for Palace in 38 out of a possible 41 games in all competitions. He made his 100th appearance in red and blue against Tottenham Hotspur towards the end of the campaign and was also awarded the PFA Community Champion Award for his support for the Palace for Life Foundation.

He was again so close to being ever-present in 2023/24, this time only missing a single game through injury. Nevertheless, he continued to make the left-back position his own, and even stepping further forward as a left wing-back under new manager Oliver Glasner. Mitchell concldued the campaign with his best attacking returns, with two goals and three assists.

In 2024/25, Mitchell was one of the first names on the teamsheet - featuring in 37 out of a possible 38 league games. He kept 11 clean sheets in the league, assisting five times. 

He also kept four clean sheets in the games he featured in as Palace lifted the FA Cup.

November 2021, December 2023

Crystal Palace Player of the Month

Crystal Palace, 2021/22

Young Player of the Season

Crystal Palace, 2022/23

PFA Community Champion

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Tyrick reflects on his 200th Premier League appearance

Best of Tyrick Mitchell | Newcastle (H)

Match Action: Crystal Palace 3-0 Fiorentina

Doc Brown meets Tyrick Mitchell

CCTV | The Team prepare for Shelbourne

Net88's November Player of the Month: Tyrick Mitchell

Best of Tyrick Mitchell | Fulham (A)

Match Highlights | RC Strasbourg 2-1 Crystal Palace

Mitchell previews Wolves 

Access All Over | Crystal Palace v Brighton

The best of Tyrick Mitchell | Brighton (H)

The best of our Defenders | Brighton (H)

Tyrick on hard-fought draw

From South London to Europe | This Is Our Night

CCTV | Internationals Returns

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Hit woodwork

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Touches

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Season

Games

Fresh from a fifth clean sheet in a row at Selhurst Park in all competitions, Richards and his fellow defenders were once again impressive in Sunday’s 2-1 come-from-behind win over Newcastle United, making it six games unbeaten in SE25.

Buoyed by two superb home wins in a row, Palace will now turn their attentions back to Europe this midweek, hoping to close out their UEFA Conference League quarter-final with a 3-0 lead over Fiorentina.

But in the remaining two months of the season, Richards has revealed his teammates want glory on domestic and continental fronts.

“The gaffer had a conversation with us about if we wanted to focus on one or the other,” the defender told Premier League Productions. “We all agreed that we wanted to go for both.

“We have a second leg [against Fiorentina] and then hopefully a semi-final afterwards. But again, we also want to climb up the table. 

“We want to give our best performance every time we step out on the pitch. That's exactly what we're going to do.”


With the great atmosphere, we wanted to reward the fans with two wins

Richards hailed the ‘amazing’ Selhurst Park atmosphere which – in both home matches last week – helped roar the team onto impressive victories.

“It was amazing,” the 26-year-old beamed. “It was bouncing. 

“JP to step up and take the penalty… and bury it! Again, it was amazing. I think you heard the stadium, it was jumping today.

“With the great atmosphere, we wanted to reward the fans with two wins. I'm glad we were able to do that – and leapfrog Newcastle in the table!

“We knew that Newcastle are a very high-intensity team. We wanted to find their gaps. They were pressing man-to-man and we tried to find a few in behind. But, even keeping the ball and trying to find pockets, we did well as well.

“I think the game that we had here on Thursday helped us for a game like today, because they [Fiorentina] also played man-to-man. 

“We’re very happy with the win, and I think when you can score in the last minute, I think it also makes it a bit more fun.”


Richards also reserved words of praise for Jean-Philippe Mateta, who – after making his first start since January against Fiorentina – opened the scoring versus the Serie A side, and followed it up three days later with both late goals against Newcastle.

He observed: “I think everybody sees JP as a character, not just on the field but off the field. When he has a light energy like that, it helps the people around him. Today, when he came on, he made a big difference.

“He was physical, he was making runs, just getting stuck in. Again, he was rewarded with two goals, so we were all happy for him. 

“It's been a tough few months for him, but we embraced him like family. Again, we're just happy that he got on the scoresheet again.”

As for the return trip to Florence, Richards added: “We expect some tough games ahead, regardless of who we're playing. 

“We won the first leg 3-0, and we know the second leg is going to be a tough one. They have a lot to play for, and again, for the rest of the season, we also have a lot to play for.

“I'm just going to go 100% every game and hopefully come out with a lot more wins than anything else.”


Chris Richards was adamant when asked whether Crystal Palace would now prioritise the Premier League or European competition: his team want to go for both.

Richards on Palace priorities this season & ‘bouncing’ Selhurst

Crystal Palace v Newcastle United (2026-04-12)

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### Jesurun Rak-Sakyi – Stoke City

Rak-Sakyi continued his strong run of form by scoring Stoke City’s equaliser in a 1-1 draw with Blackburn Rovers at the bet365 Stadium.

The winger was involved throughout, helping to create Stoke’s early chances before making his mark just before the hour.

Meeting Million Manhoef’s low cross, Rak-Sakyi slid in to convert from close range and bring the hosts level. He later went close to a winner, curling narrowly wide from inside the box.

It marks three goals in nine Championship starts for the 23-year-old – including two in his last three matches – as he continues to build momentum ahead of Friday’s clash with Wrexham.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">55&#39; Manhoef works his way to the byline before firing the ball across goal where Rak-Sakyi bundles home.<br><br>🔴⚪️ 1-1 🌹 <a href="https://t.co/dI8IjqSUAg">https://t.co/dI8IjqSUAg</a> <a href="https://t.co/H6IBKjLxoy">pic.twitter.com/H6IBKjLxoy</a></p>&mdash; Stoke City FC (@stokecity) <a href="https://twitter.com/stokecity/status/2042985152763048104?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 11, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

### Danny Imray – West Bromwich Albion

Imray delivered another assured performance at right-back, playing the full 90 minutes as West Brom secured a hard-earned clean sheet in a goalless draw with Millwall.

The defender has now completed seven consecutive matches and remains unbeaten in that run, establishing himself as a key figure in recent weeks since the managerial change to James Morrison. He impressed both defensively and going forward in a typically physical Championship contest.

West Brom sit just two points above the relegation zone with four games remaining.

### David Ozoh – Derby County

Ozoh made his third consecutive start, playing 67 minutes in Derby County’s narrow 2-1 defeat to Southampton.

The midfielder was influential in a competitive midfield battle before being withdrawn as Derby pushed for a winner. Ozoh continues to play a key role for the Rams, taking his tally to 31 appearances this season and 43 across his two loan spells.

He will look to maintain his place when Derby host Oxford United next weekend.

### Tayo Adaramola – Sheffield Wednesday

Adaramola impressed once again as Sheffield Wednesday earned a goalless draw, contributing at both ends of the pitch before being forced off through injury in stoppage time.

The full-back was a constant outlet down the left, creating chances – including a dangerous pull-back that nearly led to the opener – while also defending resolutely to help secure the clean sheet.

He has now featured in all 14 matches he has been available for since joining on loan.

*Check out Tayo's post-match thoughts, below!*

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Tayo reacts to today&#39;s game 💬 💫 <a href="https://t.co/qGrRjkDQSN">pic.twitter.com/qGrRjkDQSN</a></p>&mdash; Sheffield Wednesday (@swfc) <a href="https://twitter.com/swfc/status/2043000950495887857?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 11, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

### Romain Esse – Coventry City

Esse was introduced midway through the second half as Coventry City were held to a goalless draw by Sheffield Wednesday in a top against bottom clash in the Championship.

Brought on as Coventry pushed for a breakthrough, the midfielder added energy and attacking intent in the final third and will hope to return to the starting XI against Blackburn Rovers as the Sky Blues close in on promotion.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Double City substitution. 🔄</p>&mdash; Coventry City (@Coventry_City) <a href="https://twitter.com/Coventry_City/status/2042950291809513562?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 11, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

### Owen Goodman – Barnsley

Goodman made back-to-back starts between the sticks as Barnsley secured a 3-1 victory over Rotherham United in League One.

The ‘keeper produced a composed display, helping his side see out the win and build momentum in the closing stages of the campaign.

### Zach Henry – Hassocks

Henry was on the scoresheet as Hassocks secured a 3-1 win over Croydon Athletic in the Isthmian South East Division (Step Four of the English football pyramid).

The forward opened the scoring in the 38th minute with a well-taken finish, setting the tone for his side’s victory.

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### Marcus Hill – Raynes Park Vale

Hill made consecutive starts for Raynes Park Vale in the Isthmian South Central Division (Step Four of the English football pyramid), featuring in a win over Farnham Town and a 1-1 draw with Bognor Regis.

The 19-year-old continues to gain valuable senior experience as he maintains his place between the sticks.

### Aziz Ouedraogo – SV Beveren

Ouedraogo featured off the bench, playing 17 minutes as SV Beveren secured a 2-0 victory over KV Kortrijk in the Belgian Challenger Pro League on Saturday.

The 20-year-old, who joined Palace in the summer of 2024, has spent the past two seasons on loan with the Belgian side and continues to gain valuable minutes, having played the full 90 in last week’s 5-0 win over RSCA Futures, keeping a clean sheet.

### Joe Whitworth – Exeter City

Whitworth remains sidelined through injury and did not feature in Exeter City’s 2-2 draw with Plymouth Argyle.

### Hindolo Mustapha – West Bromwich Albion

Mustapha was an unused substitute in West Brom’s goalless draw with Millwall.

### Jake Grante – AFC Totton

Grante remains unavailable through injury, missing AFC Totton’s 2-1 victory over Dorking Wanderers in the National League South.

The defender was forced off in the 25th minute of Totton’s Good Friday win over Salisbury, ruling him out of subsequent fixtures following his recent step up to Step Two of the English football pyramid after a successful spell with St Albans City.

### Matheus França – Vasco da Gama

França was an unused substitute as Vasco da Gama were held to a 1-1 draw by Remo in Brazil’s Campeonato Brasileiro Série A on Saturday.

### Loan Life

Last season, Owen Goodman, Danny Imray, Tayo Adaramola and Joe Whitworth all featured featured in the Palace TV series Loan Life, where our cameras gained an unprecedented insight into their time adapting to new clubs and developing in the Football League.

Watch every episode on Palace TV now!

It was another busy weekend across the English Football Pyramid and beyond, with nine Crystal Palace loanees in action during a sunny spring weekend. 

Loan Report: Two in three for Rak-Sakyi, clean sheets for Imray & Adaramola

At 26 years, seven months and 11 days old, Mitchell became the youngest-ever Palace player – surpassing the record of Wilfried Zaha – to reach a double century of matches for the club in the top-flight.

And the flying full-back even capped the occasion with an assist for the equaliser, as his cleverly disguised pass to Jean-Philippe Mateta – shaping to shoot to draw Aaron Ramsdale, before clipping it to the Frenchman to head home – set Palace on their way to a dramatic comeback.

“It's an amazing achievement to play that many games in the Premier League,” Mitchell said of the milestone. 

“I'm just grateful that I've been blessed with not a lot of injuries and stuff to be able to hit 200 so quickly, so I'm just glad."

Mitchell was rewarded with a standing ovation in the closing seconds of the game, as he came off to be replaced by Borna Sosa.

He beamed: “The fans were great against Fiorentina and they were great again today. 

"We go out there to play for them, to put smiles on their faces. I'm just happy that we were able to do that today.”

The game's never done regardless of the score

Up against a physical and fresh Newcastle outlet – playing their first game in three weeks – Palace were forced to bide their time for their breakthrough.

“It's always a difficult game against Newcastle,” Mitchell admitted. “They're one of the best teams at pressing, so we knew it was going to be hard, but we had a few chances. 

“We pressed them well, so we knew that we were going to get chances. I'm just happy that we took them.”

Mitchell was also proud of his teammates’ response to being behind, even late on: “We're all together, we keep going at all times. 

“The game's never done regardless of the score. I'm happy that we were able to turn it around.

“We've just got to keep going and keep performing on the pitch, keep training hard and hopefully we can bring more success to this club.”


Tyrick Mitchell paid tribute to the Crystal Palace fans for their role in helping the club secure a 2-1 win over Newcastle, on the occasion of his 200th Premier League game for the club.

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Get ready for Europe!

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