Eberechi Eze’s early goal helped Crystal Palace beat League One side Stockport 1-0 in the FA Cup third round at Selhurst Park.

Oliver Glasner made five changes to the Crystal Palace side that drew with Chelsea on January 4 but still fielded a strong starting line-up that included Eze.

The England international fired Palace over in the fourth minute as the home side dominated possession, although both sides had chances to change the scoreline.

The First Division visitors remained in the mix and did produce more shots than their Premier League opponents, who held on to win, perhaps more uncomfortable than they thought.

Daichi Kamada’s pass was initially blocked by Odin Bailey, but the ball fell to Eads, who fired a low shot past visiting goalkeeper Corey Addai.

Stockport almost equalized when Isaac Olaofe cut through Kyle Wootton on the edge of the Eagles’ 18-yard box but was denied by Marc Guehi A late touch blocked.

United States goalkeeper Matt Turner, on loan from Nottingham Forest, was making just his second start for Crystal Palace and was called on for the first time by Callum Campos’ low shot. Easily saved.

Shortly after the half-hour mark, the visiting team had another chance when Wooton nodded to Olafee, whose header was intercepted by Turner.

Eze tried again, this time hitting the back post, with Addai collecting the England international’s shot.

Subsequently, Ibou Touray planned to support Wootton, and Wootton also stretched his head to Wootton, but also nodded.

Palace’s threat continued to come mainly from Eze, who flicked across the face of goal but Daniel Munoz was also unable to reach the ball.

Palace regained the initiative after the break, with Eddie Nketiah’s early shot wide of the right post and Jefferson Lerma heading over Kamada’s corner just after the break. .

The Eagles breathed a sigh of relief when Orafi noticed a miscommunication between defenders and stole the ball away, but couldn’t find the final chance when Turner stooped to save.

Stockport remained resilient while Crystal Palace looked to extend what was still an uncomfortably slim lead.

Geshe found Nketiah with a clever flick, but the former Arsenal striker could only nod forward as he dived forward.

Lerma cleverly rounded Addai in the final moments but somehow shot over the crossbar and missed a golden opportunity to pull two goals back.

Palace came close to scoring a second goal six minutes into stoppage time.

Eze came on for Justin Devine but Addai was wary of his initial shot and the Northern Ireland international curled his second into the side netting.

Glasner: Chalobah wants to stay at Crystal Palace

crystal palace manager spokesman Exposed ‘contract issues’ block Trevor Chalobah The player wants to stay at Crystal Palace after the game against Stockport.

Chalobah’s absence has fueled rumors that the Chelsea loanee could soon return to his parent club.

“I know (Chalobah) wants (to stay). I know we want him, so I think yes. We still have (a lot of time) in the transfer window. As always, anything can happen,” Glass Na said.

“But when you ask me, I want us to be with this team. I know Trevor wants to stay, I know Mark (Gerhy) wants to stay.”

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