First-team players Jean-Philippe Mateta and Malcolm Ebiowei were on the scoresheet, with the former grabbing a brace in the first-half.Ī trip up the M6 was on the cards for the Eagles as they faced Manchester United in their first away game of the season. The U21s began their campaign in the best possible fashion, beating rivals Brighton & Hove Albion 3-2 under the lights at Selhurst Park. AugustĪ flying start (Brighton & Hove Albion, Manchester United, Fulham, Wolverhampton Wanderers and Swindon Town) Here is a comprehensive overview of how the season unfolded for the U21s, featuring insights from the coaching staff and players themselves.

In that time the U21s (Under-23s in 20/21 and 21/22) secured promotion from the Premier League 2 Division 2 at the first time of asking via the play-offs, recorded a fifth place finish in their first season in the PL2 Division 1 and have now pushed on on multiple fronts in their third season at the top level of development football.

This is the club’s third season as a Category 1 Academy, having secured that status back in July 2020.

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