Match report

Crystal Palace Defeats Huddersfield 1-0 in League Cup

Crystal Palace
Crystal Palace
1–0
FT
Huddersfield
Huddersfield
Sep 19, 2017

Crystal Palace held off Huddersfield with a 1-0 victory in their League Cup fixture, thanks to B. Sako's early goal in the 13th minute. Despite a flurry of yellow cards and multiple substitutions, the Eagles managed to maintain their lead and advance in the competition.

Key Facts

  • • Crystal Palace 1–0 Huddersfield (League Cup)
  • • B. Sako scored the only goal in the 13th minute, assisted by A. Townsend
  • • Crystal Palace received three yellow cards throughout the match
  • • Huddersfield made three substitutions during the game

Lineups

Crystal Palace

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 J. Speroni (G)
  • 12 M. Sakho (D)
  • 5 J. Tomkins (D)
  • 34 M. Kelly (D)
  • 3 P. van Aanholt (D)
  • 15 J. Schlupp (M)
  • 44 J. Riedewald (D)
  • 14 Lee Chung-Yong (M)
  • 26 B. Sako (F)
  • 10 A. Townsend (F)
  • 4 L. Milivojević (M)

Substitutes

  • 23 P. Souaré
  • 27 D. Delaney
  • 7 Y. Cabaye
  • 2 J. Ward
  • 13 W. Hennessey
  • 17 C. Benteke
  • 22 J. Mutch

Huddersfield

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 13 J. Coleman (G)
  • 14 M. Cranie (D)
  • 3 S. Malone (D)
  • 44 M. Hefele (D)
  • 33 F. Hadergjonaj (D)
  • 17 R. van La Parra (M)
  • 6 J. Hogg (M)
  • 22 T. Ince (M)
  • 8 P. Billing (M)
  • 9 E. Kachunga (M)
  • 18 J. Lolley (M)

Substitutes

  • 11 A. Sabiri
  • 10 A. Mooy
  • 4 D. Whitehead
  • 1 J. Lössl
  • 2 T. Smith
  • 15 C. Löwe
  • 25 M. Jørgensen

Timeline

  1. Crystal Palace
    13' Crystal Palace Goal · Normal Goal
    B. Sako · Assist: A. Townsend
  2. Crystal Palace
    36' Crystal Palace Card · Yellow Card
    J. Tomkins
  3. Huddersfield
    46' Huddersfield subst · Substitution 1
    Off: J. Lolley · On: A. Sabiri
  4. Crystal Palace
    60' Crystal Palace Card · Yellow Card
    L. Milivojević
  5. Crystal Palace
    69' Crystal Palace Card · Yellow Card
    M. Sakho
  6. Huddersfield
    70' Huddersfield subst · Substitution 2
    Off: T. Ince · On: Aaron Mooy
  7. Huddersfield
    71' Huddersfield subst · Substitution 3
    Off: J. Hogg · On: Dean Whitehead
  8. Crystal Palace
    80' Crystal Palace subst · Substitution 3
    Off: J. Riedewald · On: Y. Cabaye

Match Stats

Stat Crystal Palace Huddersfield
Fouls 10 9
Pass Accuracy 79% 84%
Offsides 2 1
Red Cards 0 0
Total Shots 9 13
Corners 3 4
Total Passes 422 602
Yellow Cards 3 0
Blocked Shots 1 2
Shots on Target 6 5
Shots off Target 2 6
Possession 41% 59%
Accurate Passes 334 506
Shots Inside Box 4 6
Saves 5 5
Shots Outside Box 5 7

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ B. Sako's early goal in the 13th minute set the tone for Crystal Palace and gave them a crucial early lead
  • ▸ Three yellow cards for Crystal Palace players, including J. Tomkins, L. Milivojević, and M. Sakho, affected their momentum and defensive stability