Crystal Palace FC runs a category 1 academy based in the South East London. They have a youth development program that nurtures young talent.
Some of Crystal Palace Academy U21 home matches take place at Sutton United FC grounds.
Sutton United FC are nicknamed the ‘The Yellows’ and are currently members of the Vanarama National League, the fifth tier of English football.
They were relegated from the EFL League 2 at the end of the 2023/24 season.
The address is The VBS Community Stadium, Gander Green Ln, Sutton SM1 2EY
The Crystal Palace Academy X (Formerly Twitter) handle is @CPFCAcademy
Crystal Palace Development team won the U21’s International Premier League Cup for the 2023/24 season beating PSV Eindhoven 1 – 0
Each season, the club welcomes a new group of young talents into the Academy as scholars, marking the beginning of their journey toward a potential future in professional football
In addition, the club sends players out on loan to gain experience in men’s football and support their continued development.
Academy players also have the opportunity to proudly represent their countries in international tournaments across various age groups, including senior national teams.
The ultimate ambition for Crystal Palace Academy players is to earn the opportunity to represent the club’s first team—whether in league matches or other senior competitions throughout the season.
The 2024/25 campaign proved to be an entertaining one for the Crystal Palace Academy, highlighted by:
- The under-21 reached the semi finals of the PL2 play-offs
- Three players received nominations for Premier League 2 Player of the Month during the season.
The season review for the Crystal Palace under-21s.
Current and Previous Seasons
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