November 25 2003

Ade Akinbiyi

Tonight's trip to the Britannia Stadium sees the Eagles up against misfit "striker" Ade Akinbiyi - and he's bound to score past us!

The £2m flop has only netted once this season in 12 matches but is very popular at the Britannia Stadium after helping Stoke stay up at the end of last season while on loan.

Stoke have only lost once at home in the league all season but are only two points ahead of Palace in the league, so it's a crucial game for Kit Symons' men.

Shaun Derry returns to the squad following his one-match suspension but Aki Riihilahti (shin), Darren Powell (thigh) and Jamie Smith (calf ) are out injured.

Walsall's Clint Hill (ankle) and Marcus Hall (hamstring) face late fitness tests but Wayne Thomas is back after completing his suspension.