Crystal Palace FC's first-ever major European adventure is underway, as we battle to win the UEFA Conference League. Find out how you can join us on our journey.

European Tour

## Our Senegalese Sarr

> Ismaïla Sarr became the club’s third signing of the 2024/25 summer transfer window after joining on a five-year deal from Olympique de Marseille.

The 26-year-old attacker possesses plenty of experience of English football, having spent four years at Watford – recording 34 goals and 22 assists in 131 games – prior to joining Marseille, whom he helped reach the semi-finals of the UEFA Europa League last season.

Sarr's career began in French football with Metz, before moving to Rennes and leading the club into Europe, as well as winning their first Coupe de France in almost half a century.

At international level, he has been a mainstay of the Senegal national side, earning 64 caps, scoring 13 goals and winning the Africa Cup of Nations in 2021.

His career has also been defined by his eye for the spectacular, having won Goal of the Season awards in both the Football League and the Europa League.

Sarr was ever-present in every Premier League matchday squad in his first season at the club, playing in all 38 games, while also featuring in a further nine cup games. He scored 11 goals across all competitions, with eight additional assists - including a stunning effort against rivals Brighton & Hove Albion and a brace against Aston Villa in the FA Cup semi-final.

2022/23, Watford (v West Bromwich Albion)

EFL Goal of the Season

Watford, 2020/21

Player of the Season

Players' Player of the Season

2018/19, Rennes (v Jablonec)

UEFA Europa League Goal of the Season

December 2024

Crystal Palace Player of the Month

Sarr

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Appearances

Goals

Sarr Previews Burnley

All Angles of Ismaïla Sarr's Goal v Brighton

The Full 90: Brighton v Crystal Palace | Palace TV+

Extended Highlights: Brighton 0-1 Crystal Palace | Palace TV +

Match Action: Brighton 0-1 Crystal Palace

Strand Larsen presents Sarr with Premier League Man of the Match

Ismaïla Sarr Returns From AFCON

Pre-match Press Conference | RC Strasbourg (A)

Extended Highlights: Crystal Palace 3-1 AZ Alkmaar | Palace TV+

The Full 90: Crystal Palace v AZ Alkmaar | Palace TV+

Sarr wins October's Goal of the Month

Match Highlights: Crystal Palace 3-1 AZ Alkmaar

Goal of the month contenders | October 2025

Extended Highlights: Liverpool 0-3 Crystal Palace | Palace TV+

Match Action: Liverpool 0-3 Crystal Palace

Goals Inside Box

Goals Outside Box

Right Foot

Left Foot

Shots

Shots on target

Hit woodwork

Penalties taken

Penalties scored

Touches

Touches in opposition box

Aerial duels

Aerial duels won

Interceptions

Blocks

Recoveries

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Clearances

Minutes

Attempted passes

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Chances created

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Fouls Conceded

Season

Games

Hayley Ladd wins Goal of the month for January

In Ladd's first game for Palace, the game at Bramall Lane was goalless with just four minutes to play when Palace won a free-kick. The Wales international stepped up and duly curled a superb effort into the far corner to win the game.

Debuts don't come much better. 

Ladd later said: "I think Ash \[Weerden\] won the free kick and then she was kind of looking around - 'does anybody want it?' And then she asked me and I was like: 'yeah, I don't mind!'

"I've not taken free kicks in a long time, so I didn't really see myself as the number one person to put forward. But, yeah, I was happy to give it a crack.

"And I think I've scored a few free kicks over the course of my career so fortunately, I can add this one to my collection. And definitely it's the most special."

That goal was the runaway winner from your LOADED January Goal of the Month voting, picking up **51.6%** of your votes.

**You can see the full results of the poll below!**

It was a dream debut – now you've voted Hayley Ladd's free-kick winner against Sheffield United as your LOADED January Goal of the Month!

Your LOADED January Goal of the Month – revealed!

Burnley

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Zrinjski Mostar

Next Match

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The first leg is set to kick-off at 18:45 CET local time (17:45 GMT UK time) on Thursday, (19th February) at Bijeli Brijeg Stadium.

Ahead of the historic occasion, supporters can find important information surrounding the trip to Mostar below.

#### **Summary:**

- We recommend that supporters should not wear club branding on the eastern side of the river (including in the Old Town).
- Many bars and restaurants in Mostar **accept cash only (currency being the convertible mark, KM).** KM can only be converted locally.
- All supporters attending the game in the away end will be required to collect tickets in-person at Lodge Herceg Stjepan Kosača (see timings below).
- Supporters will need to show a passport matching the name of the ticket being collected. You will only be able to collect your own ticket.
- On matchday, there is a dedicated strip of Kralja Petra Krešimira IV with Palace-friendly bars and restaurants, as well as banks, and free busses to the stadium.

#### **Key locations**

**Please see a map of key city locations below.**

#### **Important information regarding supporter safety**

**Crystal Palace recommend not to stay in the eastern side of the city.**

Previous visiting supporters in their club colours have encountered issues on the Eastern side of the river Neretva, in particular in the Mostar Old Town, with flags and clothing stolen from them.

For safety, supporters are therefore advised not to wear anything in this region of the city which will identify them as Crystal Palace supporters.

We **highly recommend all supporters** meet on the western side of the river, with a dedicated Palace meeting point available for supporters at Kralja Petra Kresimira IV, with bars and restaurants. More information can be found below (and on the map above).

Anybody who has not booked a valid match ticket should not travel to Mostar.

Supporters should be vigilant at all times, take sensible precautions and ensure they have valid travel insurance.

Travelling supporters should also be aware that Mostar train station is situated on the eastern side of the river. Therefore, supporters are advised to make the short walk over the bridge as soon as they arrive.

#### **Local currency**

We have been advised that many bars and restaurants in Mostar accept **cash only**.

The local currency of Mostar is the **Bosnia and Herzegovina convertible mark** (abbreviated to **KM**). Although some establishments will accept Euros, KM is recommended.

KM cash cannot be easily acquired in the United Kingdom. We therefore recommend planning ahead, and utilising ATMs or exchange points upon arriving in Mostar.

There are multiple banks/ATMs in our away supporter-dedicated section of the city (see ‘Where to go on matchday’ below).

#### **Ticket collection**

**All supporters attending the game in the away end will be required to collect tickets in-person in the café at Lodge Herceg Stjepan Kosača by the main city roundabout (see map above, or [click here to see on Google Maps](https://maps.app.goo.gl/NXAQY4tYXq6pGjsA6)).**

Ticket collection at Lodge Herceg Stjepan Kosača will be open between 16:00-19:00 CET (local time) on Wednesday, 18th February, and between 10:00-15:00 on Thursday, 19th February.

Any supporters who need to make alternative arrangements should contact the ticketing team at [boxoffice@cpfc.co.uk](mailto:boxoffice@cpfc.co.uk) or by calling [0333 360 1861](tel:0333 360 1861).

**Only the person named on each ticket will be permitted to collect that ticket.** Upon collection, supporters will need to show a passport matching the name of the ticket being collected.

**This will be strictly enforced to ensure that tickets are only used by supporters who are eligible to attend the game.**

**Tickets cannot be transferred at any time** and under no circumstances will tickets be issued without the ticket holder being present. Tickets are strictly non-transferrable. Anyone found transferring tickets without the club’s consent will be banned from purchasing future away games.

If your circumstances have changed since purchasing your ticket, please [contact the Box Office](https://www.cpfc.co.uk/contact-us/) as soon as possible.

#### **Where to go on matchday…**

On matchday, Crystal Palace fans are planning to meet on a dedicated strip of **Kralja Petra Krešimira IV,** adjacent to the ticket collection point (see map above).

This consists of a large pedestrian promenade closed to traffic, and is a dedicated strip of **away-friendly and family-friendly** bars, restaurants, shops, banks (including ATMs, where cash in local currency can be withdrawn) and mobile toilets. There will be a police and club staff presence.

This will be open from the early hours of the day and will be accessible to all supporters. Venues offer both outdoor terraces and indoor seating areas.

For your awareness, we have been advised that HŠK Zrinjski Mostar supporters tend to congregate further west down Kralja Petra Krešimira IV (see map above).

#### **Travelling to the stadium**

Near to the ticket collection point at Lodge Herceg Stjepan Kosača, at the entrance of Park Zrinjevac, there will be a **bus pick-up point.**

This will offer **free bus rides for away supporters to Bijeli Brijeg Stadium**, departing in three waves.

Please note that availability for this service is limited, and will be offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

For those walking to Bijeli Brijeg Stadium, it is a 10-15 minute walk directly up Kralja Petra Krešimira IV. Please be advised this route is uphill.

The away supporters’ entrance is situated in the South-West corner of the stadium (see map above).

#### **In case of any queries...**

In case of any queries whilst in Bosnia and Herzegovina, our **Head of Supporter Services and Disability Access Officer, Nikki**, can be contacted at this dedicated phone number: \[**07345 703 244**\](tel:07345 703 244).

#### **Match Details**

**Zrinjski Mostar v Crystal Palace**

- Thursday, 19th February
- 18:45 CET local time / 17:45 GMT UK time
- Bijeli Brijeg Stadium
- UEFA Conference League play-off round, first leg

Crystal Palace continue our European adventure next week with a trip to Bosnia and Herzegovina, facing HŠK Zrinjski Mostar in the UEFA Conference League play-off round.

Palace on Tour: Important information for fans going to Mostar

Zrinjski Mostar v Crystal Palace (2026-02-19)

Tonks announced his retirement from football last season, after he had departed South London at the end of the previous season. 

The defender had made 136 appearances for the club in all competitions over the course of eight seasons.

Speaking to Palace TV he spoke of his pride at seeing the club win two trophies in 2025. 

"I was looking on \[at the team winning silverware\] with immense pride mate, looking how far they've come," he told Palace TV. "What a run it was in the FA Cup and the Community Shield to back it up.

"They were just waiting until I left to win a couple of trophies!

"I was really happy for the lads, the club and especially the fans. Seeing the FA Cup final was particularly emotional and there were some good times there.

"Seeing \[Will\] Hughesy breaking down on the pitch, it was such a good moment. I still speak to some of the boys and some of the staff here, so I loved every minute of that run last year."

**For the full interview watch below!**

Catching up with Tomkins at Selhurst!

James Tomkins was back at Selhurst Park on punditry duty for our game against Burnley and spoke to Palace TV during his visit. 

Tomkins on his "immense pride" at seeing Palace lift the Cup

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Your LOADED January Goal of the Month – revealed!

Palace on Tour: Important information for fans going to Mostar

Tomkins on his "immense pride" at seeing Palace lift the Cup

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Tomkins on his "immense pride" at seeing Palace lift the Cup

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