Summary

  • Cabaye pen after Nyom fouls Zaha

  • Jurado & Gayle both hit the woodwork

  • Palace climb to sixth in table

  • Palace won 9 of 12 away games under Pardew

  1. Team Newspublished at 15:05
    Breaking

    Watford v Crystal Palace (16:00 BST)

    The Watford team news is as simple as it gets - they are unchanged from the team which won at Newcastle last time out.

  2. get involved

    Get Involved - Wembley memoriespublished at 15:04 British Summer Time 27 September 2015

    #bbcfootball

    Wembley is a place for winners they say, but someone has to lose. What are your memories good and bad?

    Myles on Twitter: Cardiff fan, lost the FA cup final, lost the play off final 3-2, and the carling cup final to Liverpool. Solid record?

    Joe LedleyImage source, Getty Images

    At least you won the FA Cup semi-final.....

    What are your Wembley memories - get in touch now using #bbcfootball, external on Twitter, post on the BBC Sport Faceboook page, external or text 81111 - just remember to include your name.  

  3. Team Newspublished at 15:03

    Watford v Crystal Palace (16:00 BST)

    Palace make six changes from the team which beat Charlton 4-1 in the League Cup in midweek.

    Plenty of pace going forwards in this team, and Wilfried Zaha on the bench too.

    Palace
  4. Team Newspublished at 15:02
    Breaking

    Watford v Crystal Palace (16:00 BST)

    The breaking Palace team news is that Dwight Gayle keeps his place in attack after scoring a midweek cup hat-trick. Wayne Hennessey also starts in goal. 

  5. Lawro predictspublished at 15:00

    Watford v Crystal Palace (16:00 BST)

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    Think you can out predict Lawro?Now's your chance.

    Play our predictor game now!

  6. Football League latestpublished at 14:57

    Middlesbrough 3-0 Leeds

    You have to laugh. Or cry.

    Incredible error from Sol Bamba allows Boro to add a late third.

    Read reaction here.

  7. get involved

    Get Involvedpublished at 14:56 British Summer Time 27 September 2015

    #bbcfootball - Wembley memories

    What are your memories of Wembley - good and bad? Did you team triumph or did you get stuck on the tube and miss kick-off?

    Andrew Roach: Without doubt the lowest point of 30 years of supporting Oldham...THAT Mark Hughes goal at Wembley to equalise.

    Mark HughesImage source, Get

    Jack Tanner: Hate the new Wembley. been there three times with Swindon - lost all three games, seven goals conceded, none scored.

    Ben Kent: Wearing far too small 80s Watford shorts to Palace play off final & getting onto train packed full of Palace fans

    You can get in touch now using #bbcfootball, external on Twitter, post on the BBC Sport Faceboook page, external or text 81111 - just remember to include your name.

  8. 'We are dangerous'published at 14:54

    Watford v Crystal Palace (16:00 BST)

    Alan PardewImage source, Getty Images

    Crystal Palace manager Alan Pardew: "We've got a lot of pace in the team, which makes us dangerous away from home.

    "I don't think anybody had six more difficult [opening] games than us and to take nine points is great.

    "We're not getting carried away with our ambitions. We think we can challenge for a Europa League spot if we have a good first half of the season."

  9. Postpublished at 14:51

    Out of adversity and all that Nick?

    You've sold me on a cracking atmosphere now. Let's raise the roof!

  10. A turning point?published at 14:51 British Summer Time 27 September 2015

    Watford v Crystal Palace (16:00 BST)

    Re 14.30 The poor showing from Watford fans at Wembley against Palace two years ago led to the creation of the 1881 Movement and a new singing section at the Vic based in the Rookery end. Has completely transformed match atmosphere. Two best sets of fans in the League on show today

    Nick, Highbury

  11. 'Palace have very clever players'published at 14:50

    Watford v Crystal Palace (16:00 BST)

    Watford head coach Quique Sanchez Flores: "We feel confident but we must respect Crystal Palace. They have achieved very good results away from home.

    "Crystal Palace are very quick offensively and have players who are very clever at using space. They will come with a high spirit so if we want to win we will have to play very well."

  12. Football League latestpublished at 14:45

    Middlesbrough 2-0 Leeds

    In Sunday's early game high-flying Boro are 2-0 up at home to Leeds with 20 minuets to go. There has been some chronically bad defending, and you can follow the final knockings here.

  13. Postpublished at 14:44 British Summer Time 27 September 2015

    Watford v Crystal Palace (16:00 BST)

    Steve Wilson
    BBC Match of the Day commentator

    "The last time these sides met was at Wembley. It's taken Watford a little longer than Palace to make the step up, but now they're both looking comfortable in the top flight.

    "All eyes will be on Odion Ighalo, whose footballing journey has taken in Nigeria, Norway, Italy and Spain before landing at Watford. The 20 league goals he's scored in 2015 are certainly catching the eye.

    "Palace's aggressive attacking approach is invigorating. It's a desire to win which can sometimes end in defeat - but seldom draws. In 29 games in charge, Alan Pardew has only shared the spoils once."

  14. Tune inpublished at 14:43

    Watford v Crystal Palace (16:00 BST)

    BBC Radio 5 Live Sports Extra

    You can enjoy live radio commentary from Vicarage Road this afternoon via the medium of BBC Radio 5 live Sports Extra.

    Tune in online, on your radio or on this here page. 

  15. The man to stop?published at 14:41 British Summer Time 27 September 2015

    Watford v Crystal Palace (16:00 BST)

    Watford

  16. Get Involvedpublished at 14:35

    Wembley memories

    Wembley fansImage source, Getty Images
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    You don't get hats like this any more...

    Watford are looking for revenge this afternoon after heartache at Wembley in the play-off final two years ago.

    The old/new stadium has been a theatre of pain for many, a crucible of war for some, an island of joy for plenty.

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     You must have some Wembley stories. Let's hear them. Good or bad.

    Your finest hour? Your lowest low? Travel problems? Maybe you found love on the Metropolitan line?

    Get in touch at #bbcfootball, pop on to the BBC Sport Facebook page or BBC Sport's Google+ area. You can also text us on 81111 in the UK only - don't forget to say who you are and where you are texting from.  

    Wembley fansImage source, Getty Images
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    Have you seen a Cup final win at the stadium?

    Wembley fansImage source, Getty Images
    Image caption,

    Maybe even travelled from abroad?

  17. Acceptable in the 80spublished at 14:33

    Watford v Crystal Palace (16:00 BST)

    WatfordImage source, Getty Images
    Image caption,

    Football in 1987.

    It is over 28 years since Watford won three straight games in the top flight. A record they can match this afternoon.

    April 1987 saw the Hornets - at the back end of Graham Taylor's magnificent first spell at the club - win four games in a row.

    Madonna's 'La Isla Bonita' was number one, an income tax rate of 25p was mooted by chancellor Nigel Lawson and the world had its first sighting of The Simpsons.

    What a time to be alive...

  18. Hornets after revenge?published at 14:30

    Watford v Crystal Palace (16:00 BST)

    KEvin PhillipsImage source, Getty Images

    27th May, 2013.

    Kevin Phillips' penalty in extra-time was enough for Crystal Palace to beat Watford at Wembley and book a place in the Premier League.

    Watford tearsImage source, Getty Images

    Losing at Wembley is brutal. Losing in extra-time, even more so.

    Seeing Palace go on to stay up, recruit the likes of Yohan Cabaye and flourish under the stewardship of Alan Pardew, even more so again.

    PalaceImage source, Getty Images

    But Watford didn't have to wait long to join the Eagles in the top flight. Today the sides meet for the first time since that sunny day down old Wembley way - with the Golden Boys chasing a slice of club history.

    Cue up 'Z Cars', get the Sir Elton John stand rocking. It's the only game on this weird Sunday so let's crank it!