Palace draw Walsall in Carling Cup

Last updated : 28 June 2005 By Nik Taylor

Palace have got a home draw against League One side Walsall in the first round of the Carling Cup.

Paul Merson’s side will visit Selhurst Park for the midweek clash, which will take place on Tuesday 23 August with a kick-off time of 8.00pm. Ticket prices are yet to be announced.

The tie means the Eagles will be reunited with one of our old boys – Walsall player-coach Simon Osborn.

"It's certainly a difficult draw," he told the Saddlers’ official site. "But from a personal point of view it will be nice to go back there and I'm sure that I'll have plenty of family and friends cheering me on.

"I have some good memories of my time at Selhurst Park; I spent around six years at the club and as a youngster I used to go and watch them in action occasionally. I still have a few friends who are supporters of the club."