Matt Turner, Chris Richards feature as Crystal Palace advances in FA Cup

01/12/2025 12:13 PM

Matt Turner and Chris Richards both earned starting nods on Sunday as Crystal Palace sealed its spot into the FA Cup fourth round.

Turner started and made four saves while Richards also logged 90 minutes as Oliver Glasner’s men defeated Stockport County 1-0 at Selhurst Park. It marked Turner’s second start for the club and his first since October.

Eberechi Eze delivered the lone goal of the match in the fourth minute, giving the Eagles an early lead that they wouldn’t relinquish.

Turner was the busier of the two goalkeepers, making several key saves to keep the League One visitors at bay.

The U.S. men’s national team veteran denied Callum Camps and Odin Bailey in the first half before also repelling Issac Olaofe on a pair of occasions after the hour mark.

Crystal Palace would hang on to advance in the competition, using a strong defensive performance to do so.

Richards completed 105 passes, won five individual duels, and made six clearances in his 12th appearance of the season.

The South London club will resume Premier League play on Wednesday against Leicester City.