Palace U18s returned to Premier League South action full of momentum after a dramatic 3-2 away win at Spurs, their second victory in three games. Ipswich, newly promoted to Category One Academy status, came into the game still searching for a first win, having suffered two heavy defeats and a draw. Despite challenging, blustery conditions at Copers Cope, Palace wasted no time taking control, scoring inside the opening minute. Captain Jasper Judd picked out Martin with a perfectly weighted ball in behind. Benji Casey stepped up and calmly rolled the penalty under the ‘keeper for his eighth of the season.