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Millwall starting line-up: Liam Roberts; Wes Harding, Jake Cooper (C), Japhet Tanganga, Joe Bryan; Billy Mitchell, Casper De Norre; Luke Cundle, Femi Azeez, Camiel Neghli; Josh Coburn. Substitutes: Lukas Jensen, Murray Wallace, Ryan Wintle, Aidomo Emakhu, George Saville, Mihailo Ivanović, Raees Bangura-Williams, George Honeyman, Zak Sturge.
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It’s derby day! Millwall complete the eight mile trip to Selhurst Park this afternoon to face their South London rivals Crystal Palace in the FA Cup fifth round. These two sides last went head-to-head three years ago, with Palace clinching a 2-0 win.
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Historically, this has been a very tightly contested affair. In 98 meetings between the two teams, Millwall have recorded 38 victories while Palace have won 30 – the remaining 30 ending in a draw. But while the Lions have the better record over the course of 100 years, Palace hold the upper hand currently.
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Today’s hosts are unbeaten in their last five meetings with their rivals, and given the team’s recent form they will go into this clash with plenty of confidence.
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Kick-off is at 12:15pm GMT – join me!
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Important Events
Oliver Grasner, Crystal Palace Manager I'm hoping for a “big football party” when Millwall arrives at Selhurst Park this afternoon. He said: “I'm hoping for a great game. There's a sold out Selhurst Park and some nice weather forecast. I think that's why we all love football. That's the FA Cup, Saturday, noon, everything we want. Everything is ready for a massive football party.”
Glasner was asked if he believed the atmosphere would be the most intense thing he'd ever faced. “No, I don't think so. Winning the Europa League was the best cup competition I've ever played. I won the last penalty. I have goosebumps all over and I hope that the last player will score. Win Camp Noo in front of 85,000. An incredible vibe. I think I've faced it many times. But of course, it's a great game and makes for a great vibe.”
Other locations in the FA Cup
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Preston North End vs Burnley (12:15pm)
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Bournemouth vs. Wolves (3pm)
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Manchester City vs Plymouth Argyle (5:45pm)
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Newcastle vs Brighton (Sunday, 1:45pm)
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Manchester United vs Fulham (Sunday, 4:30pm)
As revealed only in the Guardian Earlier this month, semi-automated offside technology was being tried out in this season's FA Cup since the fifth round. It was first used in the UK last night.
Just in case you miss it Marco Asensio beat Aston Villa 2-0 last night against Cardiff City. Villa has now reached the FA Cup quarterfinals for the first time in 10 years.
Team News
Crystal Palace starting lineup: Matt Turner; Daniel Munoz, Chris Richards, Maxens Lacroix, Mark Guech (c), Ben Chilwell. Will Hughes and Jefferson Lerma. Ismaila Saar, Ebeki Eze; Jean Philippe Mateta. Alternatives: Dean Henderson, Tirick Mitchell, Eddie Nketier, Masteus Franca, Nathaniel Klein, Middle River Powers, Adam Wharton, Romane Esse, Justin Devenny.
Millwall Starting Lineup: Liam Roberts; Wes Harding, Jake Cooper (C), Jaffett Tanganga, Joe Brian. Billy Mitchell, Casper de Nohl. Luke Kandle, Femi Azies and Kamiel Negri. Josh Cobain. Alternatives: Lucas Jensen, Murray Wallace, Ryan Wintle, Aidmo Emmahu, George Saville, Mikhailo Ivanovic, Rays Bangala Williams, George Honeyman, Zach Stazi.
preamble
It's Derby Day! Millwall will complete an eight-mile trip to Selhurst Park this afternoon, facing south London rival Crystal Palace in the fifth round of the FA Cup. Both of these last matchups were head-to-head three years ago, with the Palace winning 2-0.
Historically, this has been a very close and contested event. In 98 meetings between the two teams, Millwall recorded 38 victories, with the Palace winning 30 wins. However, the Lions have a better record for 100 years, but the Palace now has the upper hand.
Today's hosts are undefeated in their final five meetings with their rivals, and given the team's recent form, they fall into this conflict with enough confidence.
Kick-off is at 12:15pm GMT – join me!
