Crystal Palace U21

EFL Trophy

Crystal Palace

Premier League

Manchester United

Old Trafford

Everton

Selhurst Park

Fulham

Craven Cottage

Portsmouth

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**Summary**

* Paddy McCarthy named a youthful side, with a number of players out on international duty

* Palace nearly took the lead early on through John-Kymani Gordon

* The hosts enjoyed most of the ball and chances as the half went on

* Portsmouth went in front just after the half hour mark through Miguel Azeez

* Rob Street found the back of the net five minutes before the break, though he was ruled offside

* **Half-time: Portsmouth 1-0 Crystal Palace**

* Michael Jacobs and George Hirst tested Owen Goodman in the Palace goal early in the second-half

* Gassan Adhame made it 2-0 for Pompey 55 minutes in

* Play was broken up due to minor injuries after the hour mark

* Malachi Boateng hit the post for the Eagles with five minutes remaining

* Portsmouth added a third in stoppage time through Hirst

* **Full-time: Portsmouth 3-0 Crystal Palace**

Two weeks on from their [first ever win in the Papa John’s Trophy against AFC Wimbledon](https://www.cpfc.co.uk/news/match-reports/u21s-report-eagles-see-off-dons-to-seal-first-papa-johns-trophy-win/2021-10-26/), Palace were on the road for their final clash of the group against Portsmouth.

The Eagles came into the game in third place of the four-team group, level on points with AFC Wimbledon but behind on goal difference. They needed to better the result AFC Wimbledon achieved against Sutton United, who were also playing at the same time.

John-Kymani Gordon came close to giving Palace early on, after winning the ball high up the pitch and pressing forward into the box. His effort from a narrow angle was deflected off a Portsmouth defender onto the post and out for a corner.

The hosts would’ve had their first attempt on goal moments later if it weren’t for astute defending from David Boateng - the Palace right-back put in a brilliant last-ditch challenge to cut out a deadly through ball which would’ve seen Portsmouth through on goal.

Portsmouth grew into the game, with efforts from Harvey Hughes and George Hirst forcing Owen Goodman in the Palace goal into multiple saves, and took the lead half an hour in through Miguel Azeez.

The on-loan Arsenal youngster broke free inside the box and curled an effort in to put the hosts in front. 

Palace looked for an immediate response and saw the ball in the back of the net 10 minutes later through Rob Street. An excellent ball from Jack Roles saw the striker through to finish brilliantly, though he was adjudged to be offside by a narrow margin.
 
As Street’s goal was ruled out, the Eagles went into the half-time interval behind, though they were not out of the contest and were still in contention of qualifying for the next round.

Pompey came racing out the blocks in the second-half - Michael Jacobs had an effort saved by Goodman in the opening seconds and Hirst fired another effort minutes later wide of the post.

Last season’s U18 Premier League South top scorer David Omilabu tried to curl an effort into the top corner five minutes into the second-half, after finding space inside the Portsmouth box, though his goalbound effort was headed away by the Portsmouth defence.

The hosts doubled their advantage through Gassan Adhame as he headed in from close range with 55 minutes on the clock.

Play slowed down after the hour mark due to minor injuries to Jay Rich-Baghuelou and Dan Quick, however the hosts still maintained the upper hand. Goodman pulled off another excellent save to deny a Hirst header off the goal-line.

With 10 minutes remaining, Palace pushed forward in search of a route back into the game. Omilabu came close after being picked out by a brilliant ball from Jay Rich-Baghuelou, though his curling effort was held by Alex Bass in the Pompey net.

Skipper Malachi Boateng came agonisingly close to securing a lifeline for Palace in the 85th minute, however his well-hit effort from the edge of the box struck the post and bounced clear.

Palace broke forward in the dying embers of the game, as Omilabu made a surging run from inside his own half to pick out Street, though the striker’s effort did not test Bass.

Portsmouth added a third deep into stoppage time through Hirst as he got on the end of a corner.

The full-time whistle blew after six minutes of additional time and that signalled the end of the Eagles’ first ever campaign in the Papa John’s Trophy.

**Portsmouth:** Bass, Freeman, Raggett, Ogilvie, Hughes, Payce (Bridgman 88), Thompson (Jewitt-White 45), Azeez, Jacobs, Ahadme (Kaba 90+6), Hirst.

Subs not used: Steward,  Setters, Howell, Gifford 

**Crystal Palace:** Goodman, D. Boateng, Watson (Imray 76), Rich-Baghuelou, Quick, M. Boateng, Kirby (Mooney 76), Roles (Taylor 57), Omilabu, Gordon, Street.

Subs not used: Izquierdo, Thiselton, Sheridan, Cadogan.


On a cold Tuesday evening at Fratton Park, Crystal Palace Under-21s fell to defeat at the hands of League One Portsmouth - bringing their first ever run in the Papa John’s Trophy to an end.

U21s Report: Pompey end Palace's run in the Papa John’s Trophy

Portsmouth v Crystal Palace U21 (2021-11-09)

### Portsmouth v Palace

This clash will now take place on Tuesday, November 9th, at 19:45 GMT.

It was initially scheduled for the 16th.

The game will still take place at Fratton Park, with ticketing details to be shared in due course.

**Match details**

* Portsmouth v Crystal Palace Under-21s

* Papa John's Trophy

* Fratton Park

* Tuesday, November 9th

* 19:45 GMT

Crystal Palace's Papa John's Trophy match with Portsmouth has been rearranged.

Papa John's Trophy update: Portsmouth rearranged

Portsmouth v Crystal Palace U21 (2021-11-16)

With a [number of players off on international duty](https://www.cpfc.co.uk/news/club/find-out-all-crystal-palace-international-call-ups-and-results-for-2021-break/2021-11-09/) Paddy McCarthy has named a youthful, yet experienced, side to take on League One Portsmouth in the Papa John's Trophy.

Midfielder Malachai Boateng captains the side this evening and he's partnered in midfield with England U17 World Cup winner Nya Kirby. 

Jack Roles returns from suspension to play ahead of them in an advanced midfield role, whilst centre-forward Rob Street is flanked by John-Kymani Gordon and last season's U18 Premier League South top scorer David Omilabu.

Noah Watson is handed his first start of the season at left-back, and Dan Quick lines  up alongside Jay Rich-Baghuelou in the heart of the defence.

The Eagles need to better AFC Wimbledon's result against Sutton United tonight to advance to the next round - [find out more by clicking here](https://www.cpfc.co.uk/news/tickets/ticket-details-portsmouth-v-crystal-palace-in-papa-johns-trophy/2021-11-08/).

Kick-off is at 19:45 GMT and you can [click here to watch this game LIVE on PalaceTV+](https://palacetvpayments.streamamg.com/account/register/step1?utm_source=PALACEFC&utm_medium=cpfc-web&utm_campaign=memberships-PTV-2021-10-27)

**Crystal Palace:** Goodman, D. Boateng, Watson, Rich-Baghuelou, Quick, M. Boateng, Kirby, Roles, Omilabu, Gordon, Street.

Subs: Izquierdo, Taylor, Thiselton, Sheridan, Cadogan, Imray, Mooney.

Crystal Palace Under-21s have named a youthful side to face Portsmouth in a crucial clash against Portsmouth in the Papa John's Trophy - a game you can watch LIVE on PalaceTV+.

Team news: Strong lineup for Palace U21s in clash against Portsmouth

### Match details ###

* Portsmouth v Crystal Palace Under-21s

* Papa John's Trophy

* Fratton Park

* Tuesday, November 9th

* 19:45 GMT

### Ticket and broadcast details ###

Tickets for this game are on no longer on sale. Supporters can watch the game live via Palace TV+ instead.

To watch this game LIVE, [please click here](https://palacetvpayments.streamamg.com/account/register/step1?utm_source=PALACEFC&utm_medium=cpfc-web&utm_campaign=memberships-PTV-2021-10-27).

### Fixture rules ###

Palace can progress to the round of 16 knock-out stage with victory over Portsmouth.

They [currently sit third in their group](https://www.cpfc.co.uk/matches/tables/under-21/eflt/2021-22/), level on points with AFC Wimbledon but with a goal difference of -1 less.

To make the next stage, Palace will need to better the Dons' score against Sutton United. Should Wimbledon win, the Eagles will need to win by a margin large enough to better their goal difference.

If this game is drawn after 90 minutes, both Palace and Portsmouth will earn a point each. A penalty shootout will then be played, with the winner earning a single additional point.

To finish top, Palace would have to not only beat Portsmouth but also close a goal difference gap of six with Sutton.

The team that finishes top will play at home in the next round against a runner-up from a different group.

The Papa John's Trophy final will be held at Wembley on Sunday, April 3rd, 2022.

Crystal Palace field an Under-21 team against Portsmouth in the Papa John's Trophy on November 9th, with full details about the clash below.

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