Scowcroft Stars as Crystal Palace beat Southampton 4-1

Striker James Scowcroft supplied a sweet hat trick as Crystal Palace snatched the three points at Southampton to open the season on a sweet note. With Clinton Morrison pitching in a goal, the final scoreline was 4-1 at the Saints' expense.

And in case you were wondering, yes, the Southampton defense was atrocious.

Andy John Returns to Selhurst Park

Eagles legend Andy Johnson and his Everton teammates breezed into South London yesterday, but neither side could score as the preseason friendly ended 0-0.

All in all, you have to think that Crystal Palace's preseason unbeaten run should portend good things for the upcoming Championship season.