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Southampton

Jan Bednarek and Taylor Harwood-Bellis are expected to recover in time to start on Wednesday night, but Ross Stewart, Juan Larios and Will Smallbone miss out.
Despite using a three-man backline against Wolves last time out, Ivan Juric is expected to opt for a 4-2-3-1 here.
Crystal Palace

Will Hughes is a doubt for Crystal Palace, who are without Joel Ward, Chadi Riad and Cheick Doucoure for the trip to Southampton.
Oliver Glasner may go for the same XI that started the 3-0 FA Cup win at Fulham on Saturday.
Eddie Nketiah and Daichi Kamada both impressed off the bench in that victory and are pushing for starts should Glasner make changes.
Prediction

Southampton

0 : 2

Crystal Palace

Southampton's miserable season continued with a 2-1 loss to Wolves prior to the international break. Saints have now lost their last six in all competitions, and have lost all but two of 14 league games at St. Mary's in 2024/25.
By contrast, Crystal Palace are flying having now won 10 of their last 12 in all competitions. The Eagles have won their last six away matches and haven't conceded an away goal since Gabriel Jesus' 81st-minute strike in the EFL Cup back in December.
Saints are 17 points off safety with nine games to go and they'll need a miracle to perform the great escape. They're unlikely to get any such reprieve against in-form Palace on Wednesday night.
LIVE Text Commentary
90+9'

Nothing more will happen in this game as the referee blows for full time.
90+7'

Mateus Fernandes (Southampton) commits a rough challenge and Andy Madley blows his whistle for a foul.
90+4'

Eddie Nketiah (Crystal Palace) finds space inside the box but rifles his effort just over the bar.
90+2'

Goal! Matheus Franca (Crystal Palace) ran onto a clever lofted pass from Jefferson Lerma and easily beat the keeper with a header into the left side of the goal from close range. 1:1.
90

There will be a minimum of 8 min. of added time.
90'

The referee stops play so that a substitution can be made and Flynn Downes departs the field of play to be replaced by Cameron Archer (Southampton).
89'

Paul Onuachu (Southampton) just cannot continue due to injury and has to be substituted. Yukinari Sugawara replaces him.
88'

Eberechi Eze (Crystal Palace) crosses the ball from the free kick, but it goes out of play.
87'

Jan Bednarek (Southampton) takes his opponent down and receives a yellow card from the referee.
86'

Oliver Glasner has decided to introduce fresh legs, with Justin Devenny (Crystal Palace) replacing Adam Wharton.
84'

The number of shots on goal at present is 2:2.
82'

Andy Madley blows the whistle, Tyler Dibling (Southampton) is penalised for a foul.
81'

The substitution is prepared. Tyler Dibling (Southampton) joins the action as a substitute, replacing Kamaldeen Sulemana.
81'

Ivan Juric has decided to substitute Ryan Manning and he is replaced by Welington (Southampton).
78'

Adam Wharton (Crystal Palace) sends the corner into the box, but Aaron Ramsdale intercepts it and averts the threat.
77'

Ryan Manning (Southampton) is able to continue to play.
76'

It's time for a substitution. That's the last involvement from Daniel Munoz as he is replaced by Matheus Franca (Crystal Palace).
75'

The game is interrupted now, Ryan Manning (Southampton) picks up a knock and the physio has to come on.
73'

Aaron Ramsdale (Southampton) is moving okay again after that injury scare.
72'

Aaron Ramsdale (Southampton) is down injured and the referee stops play so that he can receive medical treatment.
71'

The referee signals a substitution. Joe Aribo (Southampton) is brought on as a substitute for Lesley Ugochukwu.
68'

Daniel Munoz (Crystal Palace) sends a lofted cross into the penalty area. Unfortunately for him, the opponent's defence deals with his cross comfortably and intercepts it.
68'

The total number of attempts is 7:5.
65'

Close effort! Eberechi Eze (Crystal Palace) takes the resulting free kick from a promising distance, but he sends it narrowly wide of the right post.
64'

What was Flynn Downes (Southampton) thinking? He will not get away with that. The referee shows him a yellow card.
61'

Kyle Walker-Peters (Southampton) sends a cross into the box, but the opposition's defence quickly intercepts the ball.
59'

Here comes a substitution. Eddie Nketiah (Crystal Palace) is brought on as a substitute for Jean-Philippe Mateta.
59'

A substitution has been made. Nathaniel Clyne goes off and Daichi Kamada (Crystal Palace) comes on.
58'

Here is a change. Tyrick Mitchell is going off and Oliver Glasner gives the last tactical orders to Ben Chilwell (Crystal Palace).
58'

The ball goes behind for a corner. Southampton will have an opportunity to threaten the opposition's goal.
55'

Some neat passing and movement from Crystal Palace as they ping around some short passes in order to create a new attacking opportunity.
52'

Eberechi Eze (Crystal Palace) receives a precise pass inside the box and takes a shot that flies just wide of the left post.
49'

Ismaila Sarr (Crystal Palace) swings a cross into the box, but it's far too close to Aaron Ramsdale, who smothers the ball.
48'

Crystal Palace are seeing far more of the ball now.
46'

Everything is set for the start of the second half.
45+2'

Andy Madley blows his whistle to signal the end of the first-half action.
45

We will have 1 min. of added time.
43'

The linesman signals that Jean-Philippe Mateta (Crystal Palace) is offside and the referee confirms the decision.
41'

A mistake by a defender gifts Paul Onuachu (Southampton) a chance inside the box, but his wild effort goes well wide of the left post.
40'

Andy Madley has a clear sight and sees a foul from Flynn Downes (Southampton).
38'

Ismaila Sarr (Crystal Palace) is offside and the linesman raises his flag.
36'

Aaron Ramsdale pulls off a great save to deny Jean-Philippe Mateta (Crystal Palace), who makes himself some space inside the box and unleashes a quick low drive to the bottom right corner.
34'

Flynn Downes (Southampton) is penalised for a foul. Andy Madley had a clear view and blows his whistle.
33'

Jefferson Lerma (Crystal Palace) sends the ball into the penalty area from a throw-in as if it's a corner kick.
29'

The Southampton players are exchanging short passes in an attempt to create a shooting opportunity.
27'

Jean-Philippe Mateta (Crystal Palace) is adjudged to have been offside when making his run.
24'

Mateus Fernandes (Southampton) takes a mid-range shot, but it lacks accuracy and it goes way over the bar.
23'

Crystal Palace work the corner short. The ball is passed to a nearby teammate.
22'

4:1 – the total goal attempt statistics.
20'

Goal! A nice lofted pass into the box by Mateus Fernandes is pounced on by Paul Onuachu (Southampton). His close-range header flashes past Dean Henderson and into the right of the goal. 1:0.
19'

Taylor Harwood-Bellis (Southampton) makes a rough challenge and the referee blows for a foul.
18'

Paul Onuachu (Southampton) finds himself some space around the penalty spot and leaps high to meet the free kick. He tries to put his header into the left side of the goal, but Dean Henderson keeps it out.
17'

Tyrick Mitchell (Crystal Palace) clearly holds his opponent to prevent him from getting the ball and the referee immediately stops play.
15'

Adam Wharton (Crystal Palace) has tested the patience of referee Andy Madley and goes into the book for a previous late challenge.
12'

Tyrick Mitchell (Crystal Palace) dinks a cross into the box in an attempt to find one of his teammates, but the defence manages to clear.
9'

Southampton have a chance to score from a corner kick, but the ball is cleared by a defender.
9'

Mateus Fernandes (Southampton) finds himself free inside the box and pulls the trigger, but his effort is brilliantly stopped by one of the defending players.
9'

Kyle Walker-Peters (Southampton) takes a shot from the edge of the box, but it's not a big threat for the goalkeeper as his effort is blocked by a defender.
9'

Kyle Walker-Peters (Southampton) races towards goal but the defender gets back well to make a challenge.
8'

Kamaldeen Sulemana (Southampton) produces a dangerous low pass into the penalty area, but the defence manage to cut it out.
7'

Some patient build-up play from Crystal Palace as they look to unlock the defence.
4'

The game is interrupted as Paul Onuachu (Southampton) is flagged offside.
2'

Ismaila Sarr (Crystal Palace) finds himself beyond the last defender, but the game is stopped by the referee after the linesman signals for offside.
2'

OFF THE BAR! Jean-Philippe Mateta (Crystal Palace) unleashes a thunderous effort from the edge of the box and the ball crashes off the woodwork. What a strike that was!
1'

Here we go, today's match is starting right now.

The players are out at last! Crystal Palace will take the kick-off.

Andy Madley got the nomination for today's game and will try his best to be a fair judge and not make any mistakes.

Hello and welcome to our minute-by-minute commentary of the upcoming clash. We will try to provide you with as-accurate-as possible picture of the happenings on the pitch. Have fun.