January 14 2006

Darren Ward

Crystal Palace won 2-1 at Hull City to go unbeaten for six consecutive games.

The Eagles struck after just eight minutes through defender Darren Ward. Keeper Boaz Myhill couldn't hold onto Jon Macken's header from Ben Watson's free-kick and Ward was on hand to poke home.

Palace's lead was doubled on 24 minutes after Wayne Andrews' cross was deflected into his own net by Leon Cort.

A minute later, debutant Jon Parkin pulled a goal back for Hull with a neat finish from five yards.

Palace: Kiraly, Boyce, Ward, Hudson, Borrowdale, Andrews (Freedman 77), Watson, Hughes (Riihilahti 86), McAnuff, Johnson, Macken (Morrison 84).

Not Used: Black, Speroni.