1905–06 Crystal Palace F.C. season

The Palace opening match was against Southampton Reserves, and approximately 3,000 people paid 6d to stand or a shilling to sit.

The season included a run of 17 straight victories, and a 9–1 win over Grays United at Crystal Palace.

As a brand new club Crystal Palace had to qualify for entry into the first round proper of the FA Cup.

The ease of this victory saw the FA change the rules to ensure clubs always fielded their strongest sides.

Here they were paired with Blackpool, and the tie was eventually settled in a second replay at neutral venue Villa Park after both teams failed to make home advantage pay.