Crystal Palace Football Club were formed in 1905 and are nicknamed the Eagles. They play their home games at Selhurst Park in South East London. They currently play in the Championship and are managed by Neil Warnock. They play in Red and Blue vertical striped shirts, Red shorts and socks.

Crystal Palace have been up and down between the Premiership in the past 10 years. Their last season in the top flight was in 2004/2005. They had earnt promotion through the playoffs despite being in relegation trouble when Ian Dowie took over as manager at Christmas.