The expected Lineup For Crystal Palace And A lot Of Surprises In The Expected Lineup

CrystalPalace are without their first-choice goalkeeper after Sam Johnstone injured his leg in defeat to Liverpool. Former Manchester United shot-stopper Dean Henderson is an able deputy.

Rob Holding has joined Cheick Doucoure and Jesurun Rak-Sakyi in the treatment room throughout December with an ankle issue but could be back for the new year.

Joel Ward, however, sustained a thigh problem earlier this month that will rule him out "for a while" according to Hodgson. Odsonne Edouard is also a doubt with a knee issue that has forced Palace's top scorer to miss their last two league outings.

What time does Chelsea vs Crystal Palace kick-off?

Location: London, England

Stadium: Stamford Bridge

Date: Wednesday 27 December

Kick-off Time: 19:30 GMT / 14:30 ET / 11:30

Referee: Michael Salisbury

VAR: Chris Kavanagh

Chelsea vs Crystal Palace H2H Record (Last Five Games)

Chelsea: 5 wins

Crystal Palace: 0

Draws: 0

Last meeting: Chelsea 1-0 Crystal Palace (15 January 2023) - Premier League

Crystal Palace predicted lineup vs Chelsea

Crystal Palace predicted lineup vs Chelsea (4-3-3): Henderson; Clyne, Andersen, Guehi, Mitchell; Hughes, Richards, Lerma; Olise, Mateta, Ayew.