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Why Crystal Palace's Derby County game kicks-off one minute late

Crystal Palace's FA Cup clash with Derby County kicks-off this Sunday at 2:01 and the unique start time has left fans puzzled.

In fact, there is a reason behind the decision as in a historic first, all 32 Emirates FA Cup Third Round fixtures will be delayed by one minute. The move is aimed at encouraging supporters to 'take a minute' to think about their mental health.

Public Health England’s (PHE) Every Mind Matters, the FA and Heads Together’s Heads Up campaign have teamed up to raise awareness of the simple actions we can all take to look after our mental health.