Joel Ward
Born: October 29, 1989 (age 34)
Height: 5' 10.5" (180cm)
Hometown: Emsworth, England
Nationality:
English
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Position: Defender
Team: Crystal Palace (no. 2)
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Career History | ||
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Youth | 2006-2008 | Portsmouth |
Senior | 2008-2012 | Portsmouth |
→ 2008-2009 | Bournemouth (loan) | |
2012- | Crystal Palace |
Sports Mole has 324 articles about Joel Ward. Articles 1 to 40:
![Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner before the match on February 24, 2024 Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner before the match on February 24, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/24/08/oliver-glasner.jpg?w=87&h=65&auto=compress,format&fit=clip)
Barcelona defender 'to undergo Crystal Palace medical this week ahead of permanent move'
A Barcelona defender is reportedly set to undergo a medical at Crystal Palace this week ahead of completing a permanent transfer to Selhurst Park.
May 28, 14:23
![Crystal Palace's Jean-Philippe Mateta celebrates scoring against Newcastle United on April 24, 2024 Crystal Palace's Jean-Philippe Mateta celebrates scoring against Newcastle United on April 24, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Crystal Palace confirm three first-team contract extensions and two departures
Crystal Palace confirm contract extensions for three first-team stars as well as the departure of two players upon the expiration of their deals this summer.
May 10, 12:49
![Crystal Palace's Jean-Philippe Mateta celebrates scoring against Newcastle United on April 24, 2024 Crystal Palace's Jean-Philippe Mateta celebrates scoring against Newcastle United on April 24, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Fulham vs. Crystal Palace - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Premier League clash between Fulham and Crystal Palace, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Apr 26, 00:55
![Crystal Palace's Michael Olise celebrates scoring their first goal on April 21, 2024 Crystal Palace's Michael Olise celebrates scoring their first goal on April 21, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Crystal Palace vs. Newcastle United - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's Premier League clash between Crystal Palace and Newcastle United, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Apr 22, 13:06
![Crystal Palace's Jefferson Lerma celebrates scoring their first goal with teammates on February 12, 2024 Crystal Palace's Jefferson Lerma celebrates scoring their first goal with teammates on February 12, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Oliver Glasner delivers mixed Crystal Palace injury update ahead of West Ham United game
Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner delivers a mixed injury update on five players ahead of Sunday's Premier League clash with West Ham United at Selhurst Park.
Apr 19, 17:46
![Arsenal's Jurrien Timber comes off injured on August 12, 2023 Arsenal's Jurrien Timber comes off injured on August 12, 2023](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Premier League gameweek 34: Confirmed team news and manager quotes for every club
Sports Mole rounds up every Premier League club's confirmed team news ahead of gameweek 34, and what their managers have had to say about their injury situations.
Apr 19, 16:25
![West Ham United and Bayer Leverkusen players clash on April 18, 2024 West Ham United and Bayer Leverkusen players clash on April 18, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Crystal Palace vs. West Ham United - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Premier League clash between Crystal Palace and West Ham United, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Apr 19, 10:33
![Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp pictured on April 7, 2024 Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp pictured on April 7, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Liverpool vs. Crystal Palace - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Premier League clash between Liverpool and Crystal Palace, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Apr 12, 13:22
![Manchester City's Phil Foden celebrates scoring their third goal with Ruben Dias and Jack Grealish on April 3, 2024 Manchester City's Phil Foden celebrates scoring their third goal with Ruben Dias and Jack Grealish on April 3, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Crystal Palace vs. Manchester City - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Premier League clash between Crystal Palace and Manchester City, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Apr 4, 14:19
![Tottenham Hotspur's Cristian Romero celebrates scoring their second goal on March 2, 2024 Tottenham Hotspur's Cristian Romero celebrates scoring their second goal on March 2, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Tottenham Hotspur produce second-half fightback to beat Crystal Palace
Tottenham Hotspur produce another home fightback in a 3-1 win over Crystal Palace in Saturday's Premier League London derby.
Mar 2, 16:57
![Crystal Palace's Jefferson Lerma celebrates scoring their first goal with teammates on February 12, 2024 Crystal Palace's Jefferson Lerma celebrates scoring their first goal with teammates on February 12, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Crystal Palace out to avoid equalling unwanted losing record against Tottenham Hotspur
Crystal Palace are looking to avoid equalling an unwanted Premier League losing record against Tottenham Hotspur in North London on Saturday.
Mar 1, 22:49
![Crystal Palace's Marc Guehi on September 30, 2023 Crystal Palace's Marc Guehi on September 30, 2023](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Crystal Palace's Marc Guehi 'to miss up to eight weeks after knee surgery'
Crystal Palace defender Marc Guehi is set for an extended spell on the sidelines after undergoing minor knee surgery, putting his Euro 2024 chances in doubt.
Feb 29, 01:43
![Everton's Amadou Onana celebrates scoring their first goal on February 19, 2024 Everton's Amadou Onana celebrates scoring their first goal on February 19, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Oliver Glasner watches on as Crystal Palace denied victory by late Everton leveller
Crystal Palace are denied victory in front of new boss Oliver Glasner as Amadou Onana rescues a point for Everton in a 1-1 draw at Goodison Park.
Feb 19, 21:55
![Chelsea's Conor Gallagher celebrates scoring their first goal on February 6, 2024 Chelsea's Conor Gallagher celebrates scoring their first goal on February 6, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Team News: Crystal Palace vs. Chelsea injury, suspension list, predicted XIs
Sports Mole rounds up all of the latest injury and suspension news ahead of Monday's Premier League clash between Crystal Palace and Chelsea.
Feb 11, 20:00
![Chelsea's Enzo Fernandez celebrates scoring their third goal on February 6, 2024 Chelsea's Enzo Fernandez celebrates scoring their third goal on February 6, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Crystal Palace vs. Chelsea - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Monday's Premier League clash between Crystal Palace and Chelsea, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Feb 10, 08:20
![Crystal Palace's Eberechi Eze celebrates scoring their second goal on January 30, 2024 Crystal Palace's Eberechi Eze celebrates scoring their second goal on January 30, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Brighton & Hove Albion vs. Crystal Palace - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Premier League clash between Brighton & Hove Albion and Crystal Palace, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Feb 1, 09:47
![Arsenal's Declan Rice reacts after conceding their first goal on December 28, 2023 Arsenal's Declan Rice reacts after conceding their first goal on December 28, 2023](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Team News: Arsenal vs. Crystal Palace injury, suspension list, predicted XIs
Sports Mole rounds up all of the latest injury and suspension news ahead of Saturday's Premier League clash between Arsenal and Crystal Palace.
Jan 19, 12:30
![Arsenal's Declan Rice and Arsenal's William Saliba look dejected after Liverpool's Luis Diaz scored their second goal on January 7, 2024 Arsenal's Declan Rice and Arsenal's William Saliba look dejected after Liverpool's Luis Diaz scored their second goal on January 7, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Arsenal vs. Crystal Palace - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Premier League clash between Arsenal and Crystal Palace, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jan 18, 09:54
![Red Star Belgrade's Kosta Nedeljkovic in action with Young Boys' Joel Monteiro on November 28, 2023 Red Star Belgrade's Kosta Nedeljkovic in action with Young Boys' Joel Monteiro on November 28, 2023](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Transfer rumours: Kosta Nedeljkovic to Aston Villa, Joe Rothwell to Southampton, Daniel Munoz to Crystal Palace
Sports Mole rounds up some of the latest January transfer rumours, including Kosta Nedeljkovic to Aston Villa, Joe Rothwell to Southampton and Daniel Munoz to Crystal Palace.
Jan 15, 13:38
![Players from both teams clash after Everton's James Tarkowski fouls Aston Villa's Alex Moreno on January 14, 2024 Players from both teams clash after Everton's James Tarkowski fouls Aston Villa's Alex Moreno on January 14, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Everton vs. Crystal Palace - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's FA Cup clash between Everton and Crystal Palace, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jan 15, 09:31
![Crystal Palace's Jordan Ayew celebrates scoring against Brighton & Hove Albion on December 21, 2023 Crystal Palace's Jordan Ayew celebrates scoring against Brighton & Hove Albion on December 21, 2023](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Crystal Palace vs. Everton - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Thursday's FA Cup clash between Crystal Palace and Everton, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jan 2, 14:25
![Crystal Palace's Michael Olise celebrates scoring their first goal on December 27, 2023 Crystal Palace's Michael Olise celebrates scoring their first goal on December 27, 2023](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Crystal Palace vs. Brentford - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Premier League clash between Crystal Palace and Brentford, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Dec 28, 10:38
![Chelsea's Cole Palmer celebrates scoring their first goal on December 6, 2023 Chelsea's Cole Palmer celebrates scoring their first goal on December 6, 2023](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Team News: Chelsea vs. Crystal Palace injury, suspension list, predicted XIs
Sports Mole rounds up all of the latest injury and suspension news ahead of Wednesday's Premier League clash between Chelsea and Crystal Palace.
Dec 26, 19:30
![Crystal Palace's Michael Olise celebrates scoring their second goal on December 16, 2023 Crystal Palace's Michael Olise celebrates scoring their second goal on December 16, 2023](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Crystal Palace vs. Brighton & Hove Albion - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Thursday's Premier League clash between Crystal Palace and Brighton & Hove Albion, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Dec 19, 09:19
![Crystal Palace's Michael Olise celebrates scoring their second goal on December 16, 2023 Crystal Palace's Michael Olise celebrates scoring their second goal on December 16, 2023](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Manchester City throw away two-goal lead in dramatic Crystal Palace draw
Michael Olise scores an injury-time penalty as Crystal Palace salvage a dramatic 2-2 draw at Manchester City, who miss the chance to go second in the table.
Dec 16, 17:00
![Manchester City's Erling Haaland reacts on December 3, 2023 Manchester City's Erling Haaland reacts on December 3, 2023](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Team News: Erling Haaland not in Manchester City squad, Eberechi Eze on Crystal Palace bench
Erling Haaland is not in Manchester City's matchday squad for this afternoon's Premier League clash with Crystal Palace.
Dec 16, 14:04
![Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson Becker goes down injured on November 25, 2023 Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson Becker goes down injured on November 25, 2023](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Team News: Alisson Becker returns for Liverpool, Jarell Quansah starts
Alisson Becker returns in goal for Liverpool's Premier League clash with Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park, while Jarell Quansah starts in defence.
Dec 9, 11:31
![Crystal Palace's Odsonne Edouard celebrates scoring their first goal on December 3, 2023 Crystal Palace's Odsonne Edouard celebrates scoring their first goal on December 3, 2023](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Crystal Palace vs. Bournemouth - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's Premier League clash between Crystal Palace and Bournemouth, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Dec 4, 22:55
![Luton Town manager Rob Edwards after the match on October 21, 2023 Luton Town manager Rob Edwards after the match on October 21, 2023](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Luton Town vs. Crystal Palace - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Premier League clash between Luton Town and Crystal Palace, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Nov 23, 14:08
![Idrissa Gueye celebrates scoring their third goal on November 11, 2023 Idrissa Gueye celebrates scoring their third goal on November 11, 2023](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Idrissa Gueye heroics propels Everton to enthralling win over Crystal Palace
Idrissa Gueye's late goal propels Everton to a breathtaking 3-2 Premier League win over Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park.
Nov 11, 17:00
![Tottenham Hotspur head coach Ange Postecoglou pictured on November 6, 2023 Tottenham Hotspur head coach Ange Postecoglou pictured on November 6, 2023](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Ange Postecoglou, Mohamed Salah win October Premier League awards
Tottenham Hotspur boss Ange Postecoglou wins the Premier League Manager of the Month award for October, while Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah collects the player's prize.
Nov 10, 23:23
![Tottenham Hotspur players celebrate an own goal from Crystal Palace's Joel Ward on October 27, 2023 Tottenham Hotspur players celebrate an own goal from Crystal Palace's Joel Ward on October 27, 2023](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Tottenham Hotspur vs. Chelsea - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Monday's Premier League clash between Tottenham Hotspur and Chelsea, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Nov 4, 09:36
![Tottenham Hotspur's Destiny Udogie reacts on September 30, 2023 Tottenham Hotspur's Destiny Udogie reacts on September 30, 2023](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Tottenham Hotspur team news: Injury, suspension list vs. Chelsea
Sports Mole rounds up Tottenham Hotspur's injury and suspension news ahead of their Premier League London derby with Chelsea on Monday.
Nov 3, 08:56
![Burnley manager Vincent Kompany before the match on October 28, 2023 Burnley manager Vincent Kompany before the match on October 28, 2023](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Burnley vs. Crystal Palace - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Premier League clash between Burnley and Crystal Palace, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Nov 2, 17:05
![Tottenham Hotspur's Destiny Udogie reacts on September 30, 2023 Tottenham Hotspur's Destiny Udogie reacts on September 30, 2023](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Ange Postecoglou provides Destiny Udogie update ahead of Chelsea clash
Ange Postecoglou provides an injury update on Destiny Udogie and Ben Davies ahead of Tottenham Hotspur's Premier League London derby with Chelsea on Monday.
Nov 2, 13:39
![Tottenham Hotspur head coach Ange Postecoglou pictured on September 30, 2023 Tottenham Hotspur head coach Ange Postecoglou pictured on September 30, 2023](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Ange Postecoglou "living the dream" as Tottenham Hotspur extend lead at top
Ange Postecoglou claims that he is "living the dream" as Tottenham Hotspur beat Crystal Palace to go five points clear at the top of the Premier League table.
Oct 28, 09:03
![Tottenham Hotspur players celebrate an own goal from Crystal Palace's Joel Ward on October 27, 2023 Tottenham Hotspur players celebrate an own goal from Crystal Palace's Joel Ward on October 27, 2023](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Tottenham Hotspur go five points clear at top of table with win at Crystal Palace
Tottenham Hotspur open up a five-point lead at the top of the Premier League table courtesy of a 2-1 win over Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park.
Oct 27, 22:01
![Newcastle United's Jacob Murphy celebrates scoring against Crystal Palace on October 21, 2023 Newcastle United's Jacob Murphy celebrates scoring against Crystal Palace on October 21, 2023](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Jacob Murphy stars in thumping Newcastle United win over Crystal Palace
Jacob Murphy scored once and provided two assists as Newcastle United beat Crystal Palace 4-0 in the Premier League on Saturday afternoon.
Oct 21, 16:58
![Newcastle United's Sandro Tonali arrives at the stadium ahead of the match on October 21, 2023 Newcastle United's Sandro Tonali arrives at the stadium ahead of the match on October 21, 2023](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Team News: Sandro Tonali, Alexander Isak on Newcastle United bench for Crystal Palace clash
Newcastle United midfielder Sandro Tonali is named on the substitutes' bench for this afternoon's Premier League clash against Crystal Palace at St James' Park.
Oct 21, 14:03
![Newcastle United's Alexander Isak celebrates scoring their first goal on October 8, 2023 Newcastle United's Alexander Isak celebrates scoring their first goal on October 8, 2023](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Newcastle United vs. Crystal Palace - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Premier League clash between Newcastle United and Crystal Palace, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Oct 19, 11:08