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Heavy doubt Sunday Ward (calf) likely won't be available for Sunday's trip to Brighton, according to manager Oliver Glasner. "We have a bit of a question mark with Joel Ward - he has some issues with...

Impact Ward has yet to make his 2024/25 debut due to the calf injury and it appears he may not be back Sunday. The defender is struggling with the issue and it seems unlikely he plays. Ward has been on the bench a few times, but even when fit it seems he's unlikely to play a big role in Glasner's system.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

On bench Saturday Ward (undisclosed) is on the bench for Saturday's clash with Fulham.

Impact Ward is back on the bench for Saturday's clash with Fulham. It's not clear how many minutes he's been deemed fit for, but the hope will be that he can make a full return after the international break.

NOVEMBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

Out against Wolves Ward (undisclosed) is out for Saturday's trip to Wolves, according to manager Oliver Glasner."Ward missed the Aston Villa game, but it's not that serious. He will miss the Wolves g...

Impact Ward is set to miss a single match with the injury. The defender was out in the Carabao Cup as well, but isn't expected to miss an extended period. Ward is a solid depth option when fit, but has yet to make his 2024/25 Premier League debut.

NOVEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Solid once more Ward made 26 appearances (23 starts) during the Premier League.

Impact Ward continued his run as one of the most consistent defensive contributors, working both in a back three and back four. Ward isn't one to hop up and join in the attack, he simply stays back and tallies defensive volume. Still Ward sees consistent minutes and if he can stay fit he should be in for a large role moving forward.

MAY 29 • ROTOWIRE

In squad Sunday Ward (groin) is among the substitutes for Sunday's match against West Ham.

Impact Ward was a doubt in the buildup to the match as he was dealing with a groin injury during the week in training. The defender broke a streak of seven straight starts last week against Liverpool and begins Sunday's match as a bench option as well.

APRIL 21 • ROTOWIRE

Struggling with groin Ward is in doubt for Sunday's clash with West Ham due to a groin injury, according to manager Oliver Glasner."Then we have [Joel] Ward, who also had issues this week with his groin...

Impact Ward wasn't reportedly dealing with any sort of injury prior to this week so it appears it's a training issue for the defender. Losing Ward would be a huge blow to an already injury-riddled Palace side, potentially forcing Nathaniel Clyne into a role at center-back. Ward was a substitute during a 1-0 win over Liverpool last time out.

APRIL 19 • ROTOWIRE

On bench Monday Ward (leg) is on the bench for Monday's match against Chelsea.

Impact Ward returns to the team sheet for the first time in six contests Monday, finally healing from a leg injury. The defender will now most likely return to the starting XI in the club's next match, as he started in all but one match this season leading up to his injury.

FEBRUARY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Left off injury report Ward (leg) was not mentioned by manager Roy Hodgson among the list of absentees versus Chelsea on Monday.

Impact Ward could be immediately pressed into the starting XI in order to replace Marc Guhei (knee), who could be out for multiple weeks. For his part, Ward has been out of action for the club's last six matches but was a fixture in the starting XI before getting hurt.

FEBRUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Close to return Ward (leg) is close to a return ahead of Saturday's clash with Brighton, according to manager Roy Hodgson."He's coming on well, He is getting close now. He does his clearance this...

Impact Ward won't be cleared for a full return until Monday, so he won't be an option for Saturday's match. Still Ward should be back available for a Feb. 12 clash with Chelsea. The question will be if he is fit enough to start. If not it could be new signing Daniel Munoz who is called upon, or it could be veteran Nathaniel Clyne.

FEBRUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Set for sideline spell Ward (leg) will be out for an extended period of time, according to manager Roy Hodgson. "Joel Ward, as I think everyone knows, picked up an injury, unfortunately, last weekend,"

Impact Ward will miss an extended period of time, likely ruling him out until after the winter break. The defender suffered the leg injury against Manchester City and had to be replaced by David Ozoh. Ozoh could see some more minutes moving forward while Ward is on the sideline.

DECEMBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Injured early Saturday Ward was forced off in the first half of Saturday's match against Manchester City due to a leg injury.

Impact Ward slipped awkwardly and was replaced in the 34th minute by David Ozoh. The full extent of the defender's injury should be revealed following the match as Ward has been a locked in starter for Palace in recent weeks.

DECEMBER 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Assist in loss Ward assisted once to go with zero corners and one chance created in Saturday's 2-1 loss versus Luton Town.

Impact Ward registered his first goal contribution of the campaign on Saturday, assisting on Michael Olise's equalizer in the 74th minute. This was a rare assist for the defender, as he only has notched eight goal contributions in his previous eight seasons. He didn't have his best game in the defense, only providing three tackles (two won), two clearances and a block.

NOVEMBER 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores own goal in loss Ward registered an own goal, two shots (zero on goal) and three crosses (one accurate) in Friday's 2-1 defeat to Tottenham Hotspur.

Impact Ward opened up the scoring Friday, but unfortunately for him and Crystal Palace, it was on his own net. He deflected James Maddison's off-target shot into his net in the 53rd minute and while he is credited with the own goal, there was not much he could have done about it. He had a decent performance outside of that, as he recorded a season-high three crosses (one accurate) and won all four of his attempted tackles.

OCTOBER 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Busy in loss Ward got the start and played the full 90 during Saturday's 4-0 loss to Newcastle.

Impact Ward's injury absence lasted just one match and he returned straight into the starting XI, going the full 90 and putting together a solid showing. The right-back has played all but seven minutes in matches he has started and should continue to keep Nathaniel Clyne firmly entrenched on the bench moving forward.

OCTOBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Set for return Ward (groin) is available for Saturday's trip to Newcastle, according to manager Roy Hodgson. "The only other one, who hasn't really been in the first-team squad for a while now un...

Impact Ward missed the final match before the international break with a groin issue but appears to have recovered. The defender should slot straight back into the starting XI at right-back, shifting Nathaniel Clyne back to the bench. Ward started every match before the injury, playing all but seven minutes.

OCTOBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out with adductor injury Ward is not in the match day squad to face Nottingham Forest on Saturday due to a hip injury.

Impact Ward misses out on Saturday's match after picking up the injury in the buildup. Nathaniel Clyne replaces Ward in the starting XI.

OCTOBER 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Busy defensively versus Man Utd Ward made four tackles (two won), five clearances, two interceptions and one block, helped his side to keep a clean sheet and picked up a yellow card during Saturday's 1-0 win over...

Impact Ward had a very productive performance even with Marcus Rashford attacking from his flank, posting great numbers and being a factor for his side to shut the opposition down for the second consecutive game. The right-back remains an offensive liability, but the value he provides on the defensive end is elite for his position and makes him a decent fantasy pickup.

OCTOBER 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Registers 12 clearances Ward has contributed five crosses (zero accurate), nine tackles (five won), and 12 clearances through four games this season.

Impact Ward has been decent in his right back role for Crystal Palace this season, starting in all four of their matches thus far. He has done well defensively this season but could probably do a bit more contributing in the attack, only having one shot and five crosses all season. The 33-year-old has been a normal starter for Palace since the 2015/16 season and should stay in that role as long as he avoids injury this campaign.

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Joel Ward feels Crystal Palace deserved more against Arsenal | Premier League

AUGUST 21, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Extends contract with Palace Ward has signed a one-year contract extension with Crystal Palace, the club announced Friday.

Impact Ward has tallied six goals and 10 assists across 335 appearances in all competitions since joining Crystal Palace back in 2012, including a goal and seven clean sheets in 28 Premier League games (24 starts) mostly at right-back during this last campaign. The 33-year-old has now signed on for another season with the Eagles.

JUNE 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores in draw Ward scored one goal to go with two shots (two on goal) in Saturday's 2-2 draw against Fulham.

Impact Ward scored his first goal of the season Saturday, a short range strike in the 83rd minute to tie the match at 2-2. He took two shots (both on target in the match) to go with one clearance and one blocked shot in his full 90 minutes of action.

MAY 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ward equalizer splits EPL points between Crystal Palace and Fulham

Joel Ward’s late equalizer has salvaged for Crystal Palace a 2-2 draw at Fulham in the English Premier League

MAY 20, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Joel Ward equalizes for Crystal Palace against Fulham | Premier League

MAY 20, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Creates two chances in draw Ward registered one shot (zero on goal), two crosses (two accurate) and two chances created in Tuesday's 2-0 loss versus Wolverhampton.

Impact Ward created two chances Tuesday, his most in a match since Sept. 3 at Newcastle. He also whipped in two accurate crosses, took one off-target shot, won one tackle and made one clearance in his 45 minutes off the bench.

APRIL 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Unused substitute against Liverpool Ward (calf) was fit enough to be included in the match-day squad versus Liverpool on Saturday.

Impact Ward returned from a three-match stint on the sidelines due to his calf issue. Prior to being out of the squad, the defender has started just three times in Palace's prior eight contests, including serving as an unused substitute three times. As such, Ward is far from a lock for the starting XI even with his injury concerns seemingly behind him.

FEBRUARY 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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Ward equalizer splits EPL points between Crystal Palace and Fulham