RESERVES REPORT: First teamers Jon Macken, Mark Hudson and Tommy Black were in action for Palace's reserves against their Chelsea counterparts on Monday night, played as we went to press. The trio joined the likes of youngsters Glenn Wilson, Arron Fray, Tyrone Berry and Lewis Grabban as Kit Symons took a relatively inexperienced side to Aldershot. Visit newsshopper.co.uk for a full report of the game.

AWAY DAYS: Tickets for the game at Plymouth on December 17 are now on general sale, priced at £21 for adults; £14 for senior citizens and £5 for under-16s. A complimentary under-16 ticket will also be included with each adult ticket purchased. Supporters wishing to buy tickets on the day of the game should note that prices will be increased by £2. Coaches depart from Holmesdale Road at 6.30am, and are priced at £32 for Eagle Gold Members, £35 for season ticket holders and members, and £38 for guests.

UP FOR THE CUP: In Sunday's draw for third round of the FA Cup, which was made at Soho Square, Palace were drawn at home to either Stevenage Borough or Northampton Town. The two teams are involved in a replay next week following their 2-2 draw on Saturday afternoon. The tie will be played at Selhurst Park on the weekend of January 7 and 8. Ticket details will be released nearer the time.

WAT UP: Palace midfielder Ben Watson is one of six nominees for the Carling Cup New Talent Award. The five others are: Arturo Lupoli (Arsenal), Guiseppe Rossi (Man. United), Jerome Thomas (Charlton), Charles N'Zogbia (Newcastle Utd) and Stephen Davis (Aston Villa).