Crystal Palace will line up with five changes for Thursday’s away clash against Brentford at the Gtech Community Stadium. Manager Oliver Glasner has reshuffled the starting XI, dropping several regulars in favour of fresh legs as the club seeks to rebound from a recent dip in form. The adjustments signal a willingness to experiment ahead of the next league fixture.

Key absentees include the injured left‑back who missed the previous game and the struggling striker who has failed to find the net in his last three appearances. In their place, Glasner promotes a versatile midfielder known for his work rate and a young forward who impressed in the under‑23s. Brentford, meanwhile, will field a stable lineup anchored by their top scorer.

Both sides approach the game with contrasting objectives: Palace aim to secure three points to climb out of the bottom half, while Brentford look to maintain their push for European qualification. A win for Crystal Palace would restore confidence in Glasner’s tactical tweaks, whereas a loss could intensify calls for further changes before the season’s final crucial immediate run‑in.