Palace edge Brighton in fiery south London derby as trophy talk returns to Selhurst
Crystal Palace hosted Brighton for the first derby since Glasner’s side completed the double against their neighbours.
That historic moment lingered in the terraces and on the pitch as both teams traded early blows.
Selhurst Park roared as the usual police presence watched from the arches.
Yet the match failed to reach the high quality many wanted from this fixture.
Palace pressed late through Eze, who found space to force a decisive moment.
Brighton matched effort with brisk pressing and tighter defending.
The two clubs exchanged chances as nerves sharpened around Selhurst Park.
Palace earned a point that could stabilise their season after a fractured run.
The night belonged to atmosphere more than a single moment.
If Palace can bottle that noise they may grow into a real force.
TLDR
- Palace and Brighton served up a fierce derby with atmosphere in abundance but quality dipped.
- Eze delivered the key moment for Palace, securing a point for the hosts.
- The result leaves Palace hopeful of momentum ahead of tougher fixtures.
Eberechi Eze
Crystal Palace