Late Johnson strike gives Palace the edge

Crystal Palace 3 Sunderland 2

Following a cagey first half, Marcus Stewart put the visitors ahead from the spot after Tony Popovic had fouled Carl Robinson in the box. However, the Eagles were soon on level terms through Neil Shipperley's looping header and a deflected shot from Danny Butterfield then put them ahead.

With the clock ticking, Kevin Kyle lashed home from close range after Palace had failed to clear their lines only for Andrew Johnson to swing the tie back in the Eagles' favour.