Best I can say is try parking along one of the train routes and training it in, if you don't get anything.

I know that there's plenty of parking in and around Wallington, and the train from there is only 15 minutes to Selhurst or Norwood Junction.

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If I drive which is rare, I aim to arrive fairly early and park in Ross Road which is walking distance and usually has spaces, of course not guaranteed

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If your coming from penge then most roads just before where the goathouse pub used to be are free.
It is called goathouse bridge.
Then about a 15_20 min walk
Nice cafe on the walk not pricey or too busy.
Check out on Google maps for route.
Alternatively you can go pay and display closer to the ground.
Plenty early doors and about £4 for 4 hours.
Only issue is you need to wait till 1 pm to pay for four hours. But the parking time restrictions lift at 5pm so no panic to get back to car after game.
Traffic is a nightmare though if your not near the main road ends.
Good luck and COYP

Ooh great banter sewer
Bit harsh but my motor needs a clean and my old lady can make you a great shepherd's pie if you iron as well.
And that offer is never TOO much.
Palace fans are so nice.
Cosmic

Don't usually drive to games but try Woodvale Avenue by South Norwood Lakes. Quite quiet down there during the day so there will probably be spaces and it is about a 10-15 minute walk from Selhurst Park