Crystal Palace are unbeaten in ten meetings with Stockport, winning each of the last three, albeit the most-recent of those came 23 years ago, while the Hatters' sole victory in ten previous visits to Selhurst came in 1972.
Crystal Palace vs Stockport County Preview
Having been dumped out by Southampton and Everton during the previous two seasons, Crystal Palace are seeking to avoid a third successive FA Cup third round exit, something they most-recently endured 12 years ago. Well, this does seem unlikely, considering how seriously Oliver Glasner took the EFL Cup, with his side reaching the quarter-finals before being dumped out by Arsenal last month. Also, the Eagles have lost only two of their last 12 Premier League matches, unbeaten in three, holding Chelsea to a 1-1 draw last weekend, thanks to Jean-Philippe Mateta's late equaliser. This has propelled Palace up to 15th, five points clear of danger, having actually been in the drop zone as recently as late-November. So, ahead of Wednesday's trip to Leicester, will the Eagles cruise through to the fourth round?
Stockport County meantime have not gone beyond this stage since 2001 but, having already dumped out Forest Green Rovers and Brackley at Edgeley Park, a dreaming of an historic upset. However, Dave Challinor's side do not venture to South London in great form, winless in four, beaten 2-1 at home by Mansfield last weekend. This leaves the Hatters seventh in EFL League One, dropping out of the play-off spots during the festive period, hampering their back-to-back promotion dreams, as Stockport seek to get back into the second division for the first time since 2002, having been as low as the sixth tier just six seasons ago. So, can County cause an historic shock at Selhurst?
Crystal Palace vs Stockport County Head-to-Head Record
- Matches Played: 23.
- Crystal Palace Wins: 11. Draws: 8. Stockport County Wins: 4.
Crystal Palace Team News
As mentioned earlier, Oliver Glasner picked a strong side throughout Palace's EFL Cup run, so is expected to do so here too, albeit with some changes. Matt Turner could make only his second appearance for the club in goal, while fellow summer recruit Chadi Riad is in line to feature for the first time since August, after the centre-back suffered a serious knee injury against Norwich. Youngsters Caleb Kporha and Justin Devenny will also be hoping to come in, Adam Wharton, Will Hughes and Matheus França remain sidelined, but could Malcolm Ebiowei feature, having been recalled from his loan spell at Oxford United?
Crystal Palace predicted lineup vs Stockport County: (3-4-2-1): Turner; Clyne, Richards, Riad; Kporha, Doucouré, Devenny, Schlupp; Sarr, Kamada, Nketiah.
Crystal Palace Player to Watch vs Stockport County
Both of Eddie Nketiah's goals for Palace to date have come in the League Cup, struggling for minutes in the Premier League, largely due to Jean-Philippe Mateta's form, so can the striker stake a claim for a starting spot with a goal, or perhaps more, here?
Crystal Palace vs Stockport County Prediction
We're backing Palace to swat Stockport aside at Selhurst on Sunday; even if the Eagles make wholesale changes, their quality back-ups should see them progress: Crystal Palace 3-0 Stockport County.
Crystal Palace vs Stockport County FAQs - FA Cup
How to watch Crystal Palace vs Stockport County FA Cup game on TV channel?
Crystal Palace vs Stockport County FA Cup game will be available on the following TV channels;
- UK: This match is not being broadcast live in the UK.
- USA: ESPN+
- Canada: Sportsnet Now Plus
How to watch Crystal Palace vs Stockport County FA Cup game on live streaming?
Crystal Palace vs Stockport County FA Cup game will be available on the following streaming services;
- UK: This match is not being broadcast live in the UK.
- USA: ESPN+
- Canada: Sportsnet Now Plus
What is the date and kick-off time for Crystal Palace vs Stockport County in the FA Cup?
Crystal Palace vs Stockport County takes place on Sunday 12 January 2025, with kick off at 15:00 (GMT), 10:00 (EDT) & 7:00 (PST).