Local Sports News

Crystal Palace manager Tony Pulis was jubilant as the Eagles climbed out of the relegation zone following a 1-0 victory  on Boxing Day afternoon at Aston Villa. An injury time goal from sub Dwight Gayle secured all three points which leave Palace in 17th place in the Premier League on goal difference. A tougher test on Saturday 28th December though – when they travel to Eastlands to play championship contenders Manchester City.

It was a miserable afternoon for Crawley Town as they succumbed 2 nil at home to MK Dons. On Sunday 29th December,  the Reds face Notts County at The Broadfield Staudium, where they’ll be without Billy Clarke, who was sent off late on in the match.

Many local matches were affected by the weather, which is also expected to prevent many games over the weekend. Stay tuned to Saturday Sport on Susy 103.4 every Saturday afternoon from 2pm for all the local sports news.

Local Football Teams in Action

As we head towards the Christmas and New Year fixtures, this weekend is key for Crystal Palace who must fancy their chances of 3 points against Newcastle at Selhurst Park in the Premier League tomorrow afternoon.

In league one, Crawley Town face a tough test at table toppers Leyton Orient while Redhill travel to Whitstable Town in the Ryman South. Merstham entertain Burgess Hill Town, while Three Bridges play Sittingbourne at home and Crawley Down Gatwick are away at Folkstone Invicta.

Finally, in the Combined Counties League, Horley play Cove and leaders South Park, who’ve applied for promotion to the Ryman League next season, are at Hanworth Villa.

Local Football Roundup

In the Premier League, Crystal Palace gave Chelsea a real fright at Stamford Bridge.  Despite losing 2 – 1 to the Blues, the Eagles had many chances on goal which stretched keeper Petr Chec and new manager Tony Pulis was buoyed by his team’s efforts.

It was 2 all in league one as Crawley Town managed to claw back  a 2 – 0 deficit with an injury time goal against Preston North End at the Broadfield Stadium.

There were goals galore at Kiln Brow as Redhill played out a thrilling 4 all draw with Eastbourne Town. Merstham managed a 1 all draw at Ramsgate while Three Bridges came out 4 – 3 winners at Chipstead.  South Park beat Croydon 4 – 0 at home but Horley Town had a miserable afternoon at Windsor, losing 5 – 0.

Crystal Palace and Crawley Town Games

Tomorrow (Saturday 14th Dec)  Crystal Palace face the mighty Chelsea at Stamford Bridge in the Premier League. They’d probably be quite happy with a point there…

Meanwhile in League One,  Crawley Town welcome skipper Josh Simpson back to the squad.  He’s been passed fit to return for new manager John Gregory’s first home match in charge.  The Reds kick off against Preston at 3pm at The Broadfield Stadium.

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You can catch up on these and other local fixtures on Saturday Sport from 2pm tomorrow (Saturday) here on Susy 103.4