Eberechi Eze’s early effort made the difference as Crystal Palace beat League One Stockport 1-0 in their third-round FA Cup clash at Selhurst Park. Oliver Glasner made five changes to the Palace side that drew with Chelsea on January 4th, but still fielded a strong starting 11, including the England international.

Watch highlights as Eberechi Eze scores Crystal Palace's only goal to beat Stockport County 1-0 in the third round of the FA Cup.

Report as Eberechi Eze fired Crystal Palace in front in the fourth minute against Stockport County and the hosts dominated possession thereafter at Selhurst Park; Jefferson Lerma missed a golden chanc

Eberechi Eze's goal proved decisive as Crystal Palace secured their place in the FA Cup fourth round with a 1-0 win over League One Stockport at Selhurst Park. The England international pounced on a miscontrolled pass from Odin Bailey just inside the penalty area,