Crystal Palace vs Wolves – Premier League as it happened

Wolves continued their fine form with a win at Selhurst Park

Jeffrey Schlupp reacts as Rui Patricio takes charge in the box (Reuters)

Matt Doherty scored the decisive goal as Watford continued their impressive early-season form with all three points at Crystal Palace.

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What time does it start?

Crystal Palace vs Wolverhampton Wanderers kicks off at 3:00pm (BST).

Where can I watch it?

The match will not be shown live on TV or online in the UK.

Independent Sport will keep you up to date with all the goals as they fly in via our live blog.

Highlights will be shown at 10:30pm on BBC One.

It’s a big game for…

Jordan Ayew: The Ghanaian, who signed for Palace on loan from Swansea in the summer, is yet to score for the club in five appearances. In a team increasingly reliant on Wilfried Zaha up front, the 27-year-old forward needs to contribute more fruitfully, especially given the absence of alternative options Christian Benteke and Connor Wickham due to injury.

Jordan Ayew is yet to find his feet at Palace (Getty)

Weird /best stat…

1981: The last time Crystal Palace and Wolves met in the top-flight of English football was in January 1981. They have never faced each other in the Premier League.

Remember when…

In this 2010 FA Cup fourth-round replay, Danny Butterfield scored a six-minute perfect hat-trick as Palace beat Wolves 3-1. The Eagles, who were in administration at the time, lost to Aston Villa in the last 16. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SrdoZPW7yvE

Player to watch…

Ruben Neves: The Portuguese international has stepped up seamlessly to life in the Premier League after his eye-catching season in the Championship. Neves, 21, has formed an impressive partnership with the highly experienced Joao Moutinho in centre midfield, and has been a massive part in Wolves’ form so far this season. Expect the duo to dominate possession in the centre of the park up against James McArthur and Luka Milivojevic.

Ruben Neves celebrates scoring against Everton (Getty)

Past three-meetings…

Crystal Palace 3 (Moritz 2, Bolasie) Wolverhampton Wanderers 1 (Ebanks-Blake), Championship, January 2013

Wolverhampton Wanderers 1 (Ebanks-Blake) Crystal Palace 2 (Zaha 2), Championship, October 2012

Crystal Palace 3 (Butterfield 3) Wolverhampton Wanderers 1 (Henry), FA Cup, February 2010

Form guide…

Crystal Palace: WLWDWL

Wolves: WWWDDW

Odds…

Crystal Palace to win: 19/10

Wolverhampton Wanderers to win: 8/5

Draw: 11/5

(Odds provided by 888 Sport)

[6 October 2018 15:27 · Lawrence Ostlere]

26 minutes

Huge chance for Wolves. Wayne Hennessey denies Raul Jimenez from close range. The away side have worked their way right back into this.

[6 October 2018 15:28 · Lawrence Ostlere]

27 minutes

Replays show just how an impressive a save that was from the Wales keeper. Jimenez just about stayed onside and Hennessey got down brilliantly to deny the Mexican striker in the box. That could be a big moment.

[6 October 2018 15:31 · Lawrence Ostlere]

29 minutes

The home crowd seem a little more apprehensive after that chance for Jimenez. Palace were in control in the early stages but Wolves have looked a lot more dangerous in the last five minutes.

[6 October 2018 15:32 · Lawrence Ostlere]

30 minutes

James McCarthur is booked after hauling down Diogo Jota on the halfway line.

[6 October 2018 15:34 · Lawrence Ostlere]

33 minutes

Ayew wins a free-kick on the right-hand side after working his way past two Wolves players. Chance for Palace...

[6 October 2018 15:36 · Lawrence Ostlere]

34 minutes

Rui Patricio parries away unconvincingly and Jeffrey Schlupp fires over on his weaker right foot. He didn't look like he wanted to take that shot on at all.

[6 October 2018 15:37 · Lawrence Ostlere]

35 minutes

Here come Wolves again. Jimenez slides the ball through to Jota in the box but the forward blazes over. A poor effort.

[6 October 2018 15:39 · Lawrence Ostlere]

38 minutes

Palace look a lot like they're missing a real focal point in attack. They've had quite a lot of possession but are yet to really trouble Patricio.

[6 October 2018 15:41 · Lawrence Ostlere]

40 minutes

The home side fail to make the most of two successive corners.

[6 October 2018 15:43 · Lawrence Ostlere]

41 minutes

Every so often we see a glimpse of what Wolves can do in attack. Jimenez is involved again as the away side drive at the Palace defence. Wan Bissaka clears.