Palace join Preston in FA Cup quarter-finals after Mateta injury

Crystal Palace progressed to the FA Cup quarter-finals, though their 3-1 victory over 10-man Millwall was marred by an injury to Jean-Philippe Mateta.

The Eagles' in-form striker was taken to hospital after receiving a kick to the head following a reckless challenge in the eighth minute by visiting goalkeeper Liam Roberts, who was shown a straight red card following a VAR review.

Palace capitalised on their numerical advantage by taking the lead after 33 minutes when Japhet Tanganga diverted Will Hughes' cross into his own net.

Daniel Munoz doubled the advantage soon after, though Wes Harding halved Millwall's deficit in the 13th minute of first-half stoppage time.

The Lions were aiming to reach their first quarter-final in the competition for six years.

However, Eddie Nketiah struck eight minutes from time to secure an eighth win in 10 matches for the hosts, who have now progressed from 10 of their last 11 FA Cup ties against sides from a lower division.

Palace have now also reached the final eight of the competition in three of the last seven seasons, as many times as in the previous 36 campaigns.

Meanwhile, Preston North End are through to the quarter-finals for the first time in 59 years, following a 3-0 victory over local rivals Burnley.

The Clarets entered the tie off the back of nine successive clean sheets, but conceded in the 31st minute when Robbie Brady curled home a brilliant 25-yard free-kick.

Milutin Osmaji doubled the lead just before half-time when he latched onto Brad Potts' throughball before drilling past Vaclav Hladky.

Freddie Woodman made a brilliant save to prevent Zian Flemming from halving the deficit, before Will Keane put the tie beyond doubt 17 minutes from time.