match preview : Fulham v Crystal Palace

theguardian 

These London clubs have moved in opposite directions since Martin Jol's Fulham conjured goals that defied belief to thrash Ian Holloway's Crystal Palace 4-1 at Selhurst Park back in October. That was the latter's last game in charge, the fifth of seven matches lost in succession. Yet Tony Pulis has steered the Eagles to a remarkable 11th place with the turmoil transferred to Craven Cottage. The hosts, now on their third manager of term, bid farewell to the top flight after 13 seasons with a summer of change ahead: the hope is their talented youngsters from an excellent academy are given opportunities on the final day to promise of an immediate return. Dominic Fifield

Kick-off Sunday 3pm

Venue Craven Cottage

Last season n/a

Referee K Friend

This season G17, Y55, R1, 3.4 cards per game

Odds H 8-5 A 7-4 D 5-2



Fulham v Crystal Palace
Fulham v Crystal Palace: probable starters in bold, contenders in light. Illustration: Graphic
Fulham

Subs from Stekelenburg, Zverotic, Riether, Karagounis, Kasami, Bent, Amorebieta, Kacaniklic, Mitroglou, Woodrow, Holtby, Kvist, Roberts, Dembélé, Tankovic

Doubtful Mitroglou (knee)

Injured Duff (knee, Aug)

Suspended None

Form LDLWWL

Discipline Y55 R1

Leading scorer Sidwell 7

Crystal Palace

Subs from Alexander, Hennessey, Parr, Moxey, McCarthy, Gabbidon, O'Keefe, Ince, Guedioura, Bannan, Thomas, Williams, Gayle, Murray, Chamakh

Doubtful Dikgacoi (ankle), Jerome (illness)

Injured None

Suspended None

Form DLWWWW

Discipline Y57 R2

Leading scorer Puncheon 7