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Manchester United U18 vs Crystal Palace U18 match centre

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123′ · Live
2:1
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Goalscorers
J. Gabriel77′
C. Obi116′
R. Anderson79′
Venue to be confirmedSeason 2025/26Back to matches
THE MATCH VERDICT · 90 MINUTES

Our view of the game

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Why this selection? Data checks & method

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MATCHDAY LIVE

Inside the game

Every chance. Every turning point.

123′ IN PLAY
KICKOFF EDGE LIVE READING

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Manchester United U18Crystal Palace U18

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Semi-finalsManchester United U18 2–1 Crystal Palace U18
Current progressionManchester United U18
BEFORE YOU DECIDE

Team news & availability

API-Football

Recorded availability for this fixture. These reports are not a confirmed starting XI.

Manchester United U18 0 reported

Availability report not received yet.

Crystal Palace U18 0 reported

Availability report not received yet.

Includes injuries and other availability reasons supplied by the provider. Player importance and replacement quality require context; these reports do not automatically adjust the Kickoff Edge forecast.

THE EVIDENCE, IN CONTEXT

Your match briefing

From recorded results

Compare the evidence for both teams before drawing a conclusion. The context below uses up to 10 completed matches before this fixture, within the available last 365 days.

BEFORE YOU DECIDE

What could change the picture?

  • Lineup data is available in the match centre.
  • Recent results include different opponents and competitions.
  • Goals and results describe past outcomes; they do not measure chance quality or guarantee the next result.

Historical context reconstructed from results currently stored, not an archived pre-match briefing. These facts provide context, not a full explanation of the model’s calculation. How this is calculated ↓

HOW THEY HAVE BEEN PLAYING

Recent form

Compare recent results at a glance, or open the match list for a closer look.

Last 10 games · all venues and competitions.

Manchester United U18

10 matches
Oldest newest
Results10 wins · 0 draws · 0 losses
Goals scored per game3.3
Goals conceded per game1.0
Games with 3+ goals9 of 10
Both teams scored8 of 10

Past results, not predictions.

See results

Crystal Palace U18

10 matches
Oldest newest
Results6 wins · 3 draws · 1 losses
Goals scored per game2.3
Goals conceded per game1.2
Games with 3+ goals7 of 10
Both teams scored7 of 10

Past results, not predictions.

See results
About these numbers

Results are from completed 90-minute games before this fixture, across all competitions. Games decided after extra time or penalties are excluded. Switch on “Match home & away form” to compare Manchester United U18 at home with Crystal Palace U18 away.

We show up to the selected number of available games from the previous year. Missing results may appear as the database updates. These are past results, not predictions.

Updated 2 Oct, 14:20 UK.

THE SEASON SO FAR

How the teams compare

FA Youth Cup · 2025/26 · all league matches

Manchester United U18Crystal Palace U18
3Matches played3
9Points earned9
3Wins3
3.0Goals scored / match3.0
1.3Goals conceded / match1.0
0Clean sheets1
0Failed to score0

Season totals and averages. Home / away compares Manchester United U18 at home with Crystal Palace U18 away. Small samples can be misleading.

THE STORY SO FAR

Head-to-head

0 recorded meetings

Previous meetings are not available for this fixture yet.

TEAM SELECTION

Lineups & formations

Confirmed lineups

Official starting XIs supplied by the match-data provider.

Manchester United U18

Confirmed formationPending
  1. 1C. Byrne-Hughes
  2. 2Y. Helafu
  3. 3A. Mills
  4. 4D. Armer
  5. 5G. Kukonki
  6. 6R. McCormack
  7. 7N. Brown
  8. 8J. Thwaites
  9. 9C. Obi
  10. 10J. Gabriel
  11. 11N. Ajayi
Substitutes (7)

12 · F. Heath

13 · J. Overy

14 · J. Watson

15 · J. McEvoy

16 · J. Shah

17 · S. Lusale

18 · L. Bradbury

Crystal Palace U18

Confirmed formationPending
  1. 1L. Benetton
  2. 2J. Fasida
  3. 3D. Benamar
  4. 4C. Walker-Smith
  5. 5S. Somade
  6. 6C. Okoli
  7. 7J. Drakes-Thomas
  8. 8E. Danaher
  9. 9B. Casey
  10. 10R. Anderson
  11. 11D. Angibeaud
Substitutes (7)

12 · D. Monk

13 · J. Mason

14 · D. Martin

15 · K. Michael Moses

16 · K. Frazer-Williams

17 · K. Smith-Phillips

18 · H. Bull

2025/26 STANDINGS

FA Youth Cup table

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Current standings. Both teams are highlighted. These may include matches played after this fixture.

Standings are not available for this competition and season.

THE MARKET VIEW

Match-winner odds

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