Millwall goalkeeper Liam Roberts could receive an extended ban for a dangerous challenge which left Crystal Palace forward Jean-Philippe Mateta needing 25 stitches.

Crystal Palace and Ipswich Town go head-to-head at Selhurst Park this Saturday in the Premier League. Currently, Oliver Glasner's team are 12th in the table with 36 points, while Kieran McKenna's team are 18th have 17 points.

Within just six minutes of the two teams taking on one another in the FA Cup fifth-round tie, Millwall goalkeeper Liam Roberts attempted to clear a dangerous ball and simultaneously nailed Crystal Palace striker Jean-Philippe Mateta in the side of the head with his follow-through in what spiraled into a scary scene.

At first, there had been wincing, when Jean-Philippe Mateta was recklessly clattered into by Millwall goalkeeper Liam Roberts with a two-footed airborne karate kick. Now that slow-motion replays were being shown from various angles,

Crystal Palace forward Jean-Philippe Mateta has been hospitalized with a head injury after being kicked in the face by Millwall’s goalkeeper during an FA Cup game.

This team's efficiency when not playing at Selhurst Park has been stellar. Over the past eight away games, Palace topped the league in points gained - six wins, two draws, and zero defeats - while only conceding three times.

One of football's greatest commentators – Barry Davies – is set to be inducted into the National Football Museum Hall of Fame at Selhurst Park on Saturday, for Crystal Palace's Premier League fixture against Ipswich.

Real Madrid have set their sights on Crystal Palace midfielder Adam Wharton ahead of the summer transfer window.