U23 Premier League: Wolverhampton edge past Crystal Palace

Wolverhampton defeated Crystal Palace, 3x2, on Friday, in a game relating to matchweek 4. To this matchweek, James Collins's team came from three defeats, and Darren Powell's team came from two defeats.

The first half came to an end without goals.

In the 54th minute, Owen Hesketh opened the scoring for Wolverhampton, from the penalty spot. James Collins's team scored their second goal of the game through Owen Jeys-Farmer, after 60 minutes. In the 69th minute, Franco Umeh struck for Crystal Palace. With 70 minutes on the clock, Wolverhampton increased their lead with a goal from Nathan Fraser. In stoppage time, Ademola Ola-Adebomi netted the final goal of the game.

After the result Wolverhampton are 19th in the table, with 3 points, while Crystal Palace sit 20th place, with 3 points. In the next fixture, James Collins's team visit Liverpool. Meanwhile, Darren Powell's team will play away against Nottingham Forest.