Crystal Palace fan group Holmesdale Fanatics obliterated their fundraising goal by collecting more than £13,000 in 48 hours to stage a spectacular Wembley display for the FA Cup final. The campaign launched on the club site with a video montage of iconic Selhurst atmospheres and suggested donations from £5. Contributions flooded in from Australia, Canada and the United States; goalkeeper Dean Henderson and defender Chris Richards discreetly chipped in sizeable sums that pushed the tally beyond the initial £10k target. Plans call for a full‑end choreography of red‑and‑blue surf flags plus a 70‑metre TIFO showing the Crystal Palace façade intertwined with the club crest and the slogan “South London and Proud.” Two lorryloads of material will be transported, and 100 volunteers will enter Wembley at 6 a.m.
to secure seat coverings before turnstiles open. Manager Oliver Glasner applauded the effort, noting the visual energy fuels player belief. Wembley officials and the Met Police gave technical sign‑off after fire‑retardant tests. Any surplus funds will support Palace for Life Foundation youth programs in Croydon.
The initiative encapsulates the bond between team and terraces as Palace chase a first major trophy.
