Crystal Palace Under-15s won the Premier League Regional Floodlit Cup after a thrilling victory over London rivals Chelsea Under-15s last night, meaning they will now compete in the Floodlit Cup national final to be crowned nationwide champions.
In a fast, physical encounter played in front of a sizeable crowd at Aldershot's EBB Stadium, the young Eagles dug deep to repel a late charge from their opponents to lay their hands on both silverware and a shot at further glory against either Sunderland, Wigan Atheltic or Stoke City in the coming weeks.
Chelsea began the stronger of the two sides, with Sam Illing-Junior looking particularly threatening on the left with his direct, powerful running.