Following the Eagles’ 0-0 draw with West Ham United on Monday evening – in which the [19-year-old was named your Player of the Match](https://www.cpfc.co.uk/news/first-team/vote-for-your-player-of-the-match-from-palaces-win-over-west-ham/) for a second successive match – Canvot reaffirmed that Palace want progress on multiple fronts in the remaining weeks of the season. 

The Eagles are into the semi-finals of the UEFA Conference League, which kick-off with a trip to Krakow to face Shakhtar Donetsk in the first leg next week, whilst they remain, with six matches left, just five points off seventh – the European qualification places via the league. 

Canvot told Premier League Productions: “It's tough because we play every two or three days – but it's part of the game.

“Every day we are here [at Selhurst Park], we are at the training ground… It's a bit tough, but we like that, because we are competitors and we want to play every game we can.

“There is no focus on the Premier League or the Conference League. We are here to win every game.

“We have to stay competitive as much as possible. We have to try to win the Conference League and try to get to the top part of the Premier League.”

I work every day to be good on the pitch and help the team

Canvot was pleased to help Palace keep their 12th Premier League clean sheet of the season – the third-highest total in the competition – on Monday night.

The teenager put his excellent display – in which he made a remarkable 11 clearances and two last-man tackles to help his side to a sixth home clean sheet in the last seven matches – down to the support of his coaching staff and teammates.

“I feel good,” Canvot smiled. “Like I say every time, all the club help me a lot, the staff, the players, so I feel good. I work every day to be good on the pitch and help the team.

“I’m playing in more and more games. Everything is going well for me. I will continue to go out and try to help the team.”

On his captain Dean Henderson, who made several important stops against the Hammers, Canvot added: “He helps me a lot. He's the captain, so he speaks with me every time. 

“He helped the team a lot today with two saves, so it was good.”


Jaydee Canvot has reiterated his teammates’ stance that Crystal Palace are not solely focused on either the Premier League or UEFA Conference League in the season run-in – they want to succeed in both.

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Last May, it was announced that [Crystal Palace Women would be competing in the newly-named Women's Super League 2.](https://www.cpfc.co.uk/news/announcement/palace-women-to-compete-in-newly-named-wsl2-from-2025-26/)

Along with a new name - the WSL2 has a new structure for this season. 

In previous years, only the top team would earn promotion to the WSL,  this was how Palace earned WSL promotion in the 2023/24 season.

However, for this season only, up to three teams can go up - making this a totally unique campaign for Jo Potter's side.

#### **Who gets promoted to the WSL this season?**

- Like previous years, the first-place side will earn automatic promotion to the WSL.
- The second-place team will also earn automatic promotion to the topflight.
- The third-place team will contest a playoff game against the bottom side in the WSL, with the winner taking the last spot in the topflight.

The 2025/26 format is unique to this campaign, as from the 2026/27 season onwards - the second-place team will contest the playoff against the 13th-place WSL side.

This means the WSL will have 14 teams instead of 12 from the 2026/27 season.

#### **What do Palace need to do?**

Following the recent 1-0 win over Ipswich Town, Palace Women are now in third-place with 38 points - the promotion playoff position.

Birmingham now sit in first-place, six points ahead of Palace on 41 points.

Second-place Charlton Athletic are also on 41 points, but have a significantly worse goal difference than the Blues.

Fourth-place Newcastle United find themselves on 33 points, and must win both of their remaining games to have a chance at making the playoff.

**If Palace win one of their two remaining games**, they will guarantee a promotion playoff spot as a minimum.

**To catch Birmingham**, Palace will need to win both games, and hope the Blues earn no more than two points from their remaining two games.

**To catch Charlton**, Palace will need to win both games, and hope the Addicks fail to win both of their two remaining games.

It's all set to be a dramatic final day - as Palace host 12th-place Portsmouth, whilst Charlton take on Birmingham at home.

Check out our remaining fixtures below:

- **Sunday, 26th April - Sunderland Women v Crystal Palace Women (KO: 14:00 BST)**
- **Saturday, 2nd May - Crystal Palace Women v Portsmouth Women (KO: 15:00 BST)**

**Tickets are available for that huge home clash at the VBS Community Stadium - click below to buy your tickets!**

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Two games separate Crystal Palace Women from a potential spot in the Women's Super League. Read below to see what Palace need in order to secure an immediate return to the topflight...

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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.

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### Be there in person to witness history

Be part of a special night and support the young Eagles as they chase their first silverware of the season. Tickets start from just £1, with full details below – click [HERE](https://www.eticketing.co.uk/cpfc/EDP/Event/Index/988?position) to secure your seat!

**Ticket details & prices:**

- Adults (18–64): £5
- Seniors (65+): £1
- Juniors (Under-18s): £1
- Academy Founder Members: Free of charge (one per AFM)

Tickets will have been delivered **digitally during the week commencing 20th April**, and no later than **48 hours** before kick-off.

For Palace supporters, **Blocks C, D and E in the Main Stand** will be available as **standard seating**, with a dedicated **singing section** in **Block E of the Holmesdale Stand**. Due to increased demand, additional seating has now been released in **Block B of the Main Stand** and **Block D of the Lower Holmesdale**.

**Away supporters** will be seated in **Block 2 of the Whitehorse Lane Stand**.

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### Watch live on Palace TV+

The historic final will be broadcast LIVE on Palace TV+ on **Wednesday, 22nd April**, with coverage beginning at **18:45 BST** ahead of a **19:00 BST** kick-off.

Click [HERE](https://www.eticketing.co.uk/cpfc/EDP/Event/Index/988?position) to subscribe now and choose the package that’s right for you.

Palace TV+ is available via three passes: an Annual pass (£37.99) for unlimited access for a year, a Monthly pass (£5.49) or Weekly pass (£3.99), all of which auto-renew until cancelled.

Supporters will receive notifications when the stream goes live via the **official Crystal Palace App**. **Highlights** and **full match reaction** will also be available on **Palace TV+** shortly after full-time.

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### Can't watch live?

If you’re unable to watch the match live, there are still plenty of ways to follow the action!

In the build-up, supporters can access all the key content in one place – our [Academy news section](https://www.cpfc.co.uk/news/academy/) – including previews, interviews, features, video content, and that all-important team news.

Throughout the game, live **Opta stats** on the app will also keep you up to date with every moment, as well as our **live blog** featuring commentary from our team of reporters at Selhurst Park. Supporters can also follow **LIVE commentary** on our [Academy X (Twitter) page](https://x.com/CPFCAcademy), ensuring you don’t miss a minute of the action.

After the final whistle, a full match report and extended reaction published on our [Academy news section](https://www.cpfc.co.uk/news/academy/). There will also be highlights and extended reaction on [Palace TV+](https://www.cpfc.co.uk/palace-tv/palace-tv-plus/).

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### Match Details

**Crystal Palace Under-18s v Manchester United Under-18s**

- Wednesday, 22nd April
- 19:00 BST
- Selhurst Park
- U18 Premier League Cup Final
- [LIVE on Palace TV+](https://www.cpfc.co.uk/palace-tv/palace-tv-plus/)
- [Click HERE to buy your tickets now!](https://www.eticketing.co.uk/cpfc/EDP/Event/Index/988?position)

Crystal Palace Under-18s will make history at Selhurst Park TONIGHT (Wednesday, 22nd April, 19:00 BST), hosting Manchester United in the club’s first-ever U18 Premier League Cup Final – and you can watch every moment!

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#### 1. OUR FIRST-EVER PL CUP FINAL

Wednesday night marks a historic moment for Crystal Palace’s Academy. For the first time ever, the club will compete in the U18 Premier League Cup Final, under the lights at Selhurst Park.

The competition, introduced by the Premier League in 2017 as the U18 equivalent of the U21 Premier League Cup, brings together the top Academies in the country. Prior to this season, Palace’s best run came in 2023/24, when they reached the semi-finals before being defeated 5-0 by Manchester United at Carrington in difficult conditions.

There have been near misses along the way. Last season, Palace signed off their group stage campaign with a 2-0 win over Arsenal, but narrowly missed out on qualification, with Liverpool progressing as group winners on goals scored.

This season, however, the young Eagles have gone further than ever before – and now have the chance to lift the trophy for the first time in the club’s history. Being inside Selhurst Park for a moment like this is not something that comes around often.

#### 2. A RARE CHANCE TO SEE OUR ACADEMY TALENT LIVE

Opportunities to watch Palace’s Academy stars at Selhurst Park are rare, making Wednesday night a unique chance to see some of the club’s most exciting young players up close.

Still only 15, Lucca Benetton has made the Under-18s’ No.1 shirt his own in the second half of the season and is already recognised as one of the country’s most promising young goalkeepers, stepping up from England Under-16s to Under-17s. Outfield, Dean Benamar brings energy and attacking quality from full-back, having already made his senior debut in the UEFA Conference League and recently scoring for England Under-18s.

At the heart of defence, Charlie Walker-Smith has combined leadership with goal threat, registering six goals and three assists, while also earning a step up to Wales Under-19s. Joel Drakes-Thomas, meanwhile, is enjoying a remarkable breakthrough campaign at just 16, becoming the club’s youngest-ever Premier League player and making an immediate impact at senior level.

Leading the line, Benji Casey has been one of the most clinical forwards in the division, with 18 goals and five assists in just 16 appearances across all competitions.

Together, this group represents the future of Crystal Palace – and this is your chance to see them on the biggest stage.

#### 3. JOIN OVER 3,000 PALACE FANS 

More than 3,000 tickets have already been sold for Wednesday night’s final, setting the stage for a brilliant atmosphere at Selhurst Park.

With strong support expected, a major final under the lights, and a warm spring evening forecast in south London, everything is in place for a special occasion. It’s a chance to come together and back the Academy on one of the biggest nights in their history.

Tickets remain available, priced at just £1 for juniors and £5 for adults, with Academy Founder Members able to attend for free (ticket reservation still required) – **[click HERE for more information!](https://www.eticketing.co.uk/cpfc/EDP/Event/Index/988?position)**

It’s an affordable opportunity to experience a cup final at Selhurst.

#### 4. UNFINISHED BUSINESS AGAINST MANCHESTER UNITED

There is added motivation heading into this final.

Palace faced Manchester United just days ago in the FA Youth Cup semi-final – their first appearance at that stage in nearly 30 years. In a closely contested match at Old Trafford, the young Eagles pushed the 11-time winners all the way before a late extra-time goal from Chido Obi sealed a 2-1 defeat.

Despite the disappointment, it was a campaign to be proud of and a clear demonstration of this group’s quality and resilience. Now, the two sides meet again in what has become a quick-fire double-header.

With both teams competing across the league, FA Youth Cup and Premier League Cup this season, they have been among the standout Academies in the country. This final offers Palace the opportunity to respond immediately and settle the score.

#### 5. A CHANCE TO LIFT SILVERWARE 

After an impressive 2025/26 campaign, this is Palace’s final opportunity to end the season with a trophy.

The Under-18s have competed strongly in the U18 Premier League South, spending much of the season challenging alongside Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur. While they can no longer claim the regional title, their focus has been on making deep runs in cup competitions – and they have delivered.

Reaching the FA Youth Cup semi-final for the first time in nearly three decades was a major achievement, but falling just short has only increased the desire to go one better. Now, in their first-ever Premier League Cup Final, the chance to bring silverware back to the Academy is firmly within reach.

For this group of players, it would be a fitting reward for a season of progress and performances – and for supporters, an opportunity to witness a trophy lift at Selhurst Park.

### HOW TO FOLLOW

The final will be streamed LIVE on Palace TV+ on Wednesday, 22nd April with coverage beginning at 18:45 BST ahead of a 19:00 BST kick-off **[– click HERE to find out more and subscribe](https://www.cpfc.co.uk/palace-tv/)**.

Supporters can follow live commentary on our **[Academy X (Twitter) page](https://x.com/CPFCAcademy)**, with a full match report and reaction published shortly after full-time in our **[Academy news section](https://www.cpfc.co.uk/news/academy/)**. There will also be highlights and extended reaction on **[Palace TV+](https://www.cpfc.co.uk/palace-tv/palace-tv-plus/).**

Tickets for the game are available from just £1 – **[click HERE for more information!](https://www.eticketing.co.uk/cpfc/EDP/Event/Index/988?position)**

### TICKET DETAILS & PRICES

- Adults (18–64): £5
- Seniors (65+): £1
- Juniors (Under-18s): £1
- Academy Founder Members: Free of charge (one per AFM)

Tickets will be delivered digitally during the **week commencing 20th April**, and no later than **48 hours before kick-off**.

For Palace supporters, **Blocks C, D and E in the Main Stand** will be available as standard seating, with a dedicated singing section in **Block E of the Holmesdale Stand**. Due to increased demand, additional seating has now been released in **Block B of the Main Stand** and **Block D of the Lower Holmesdale**.

Away supporters will be seated in **Block 2 of the Whitehorse Lane Stand**.

BUY PL CUP FINAL TICKETS 

### MATCH DETAILS

**Crystal Palace Under-18s v Manchester United Under-18s**

- Wednesday, 22nd April
- 19:00 BST
- Selhurst Park
- U18 Premier League Cup Final
- [LIVE on Palace TV+](https://www.cpfc.co.uk/palace-tv/palace-tv-plus/)
- [Click HERE to buy your tickets now!](https://www.eticketing.co.uk/cpfc/EDP/Event/Index/988?position)

Crystal Palace Under-18s will make history on Wednesday (22nd April, 19:00 BST) as they host Manchester United at Selhurst Park in the U18 Premier League Cup Final – here are five reasons why you need to be there!

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