June 17 2013

Ian Holloway

Crystal Palace returned to the Premier League after an eight-year absence and here's the timeline of how they did it.

January

Crystal Palace end their five-match winless run with a comfortable 3-1 triumph over Wolves.

Defender Aaron Martin returns to Southampton after his disappointing loan was cut short.

Palace draw 0-0 against Premier League club Stoke in the third round of the FA Cup.

Crystal Palace sign Alex Nimely on loan from Manchester City until the end of the season.

Ian Holloway’s side concede a late goal to lose 1-0 at Burnley.

Palace exit the FA Cup with a 4-1 extra-time defeat in their third-round replay at Stoke.

Norwich midfielder Jacob Butterfield joins Crystal Palace on a month's loan.

Palace's match at home to Bolton, with Dougie Freedman back at Selhurst Park, ends in a stalemate.

Winger Wilfried Zaha officially signs for Manchester United in a £15million deal – and is loaned back for rest of the season.

Midfielder David Wright moves to Colchester United on a free transfer.

Crystal Palace take Swansea defender Jazz Richards on loan until the end of the campaign.

Palace agree a fee with Peterborough to buy winger George Boyd – but he eventually signs for Hull.

Crystal Palace's poor run of form continues with a 1-0 defeat at Huddersfield.

Winger Jason Banton joins Plymouth on loan for a month.

The Eagles swoop for Blackpool striker Kevin Phillips in a loan deal.

Crystal Palace snap up forward Stephen Dobbie from Brighton on loan moments before the transfer window shuts.

February

Murray nets twice as Crystal Palace come from behind to claim a nice 2-1 win over local rivals Charlton.

Crystal Palace stage a brilliant second half recovery to come from two down to draw 2-2 at Watford.

A Murray brace helps Palace get back to winning ways with a 4-1 success against Middlesbrough.

Murray keeps up his incredible scoring form by netting in Palace's 2-1 win at home to Bristol City.

Palace's away day woes continue with a 1-0 defeat at Sheffield Wednesday.

March

Young duo Banton and Matthew Parsons pen new deals with the club.

Palace give their promotion hopes a boost with a much-needed 1-0 away win against Derby.

Phillips scores a hat-trick as Crystal Palace beat promotion rivals Hull 4-2 at Selhurst Park.

Murray rescues a point for Palace to draw 2-2 at home to Leeds and keep their automatic promotion hopes alive.

Boss Holloway and Zaha are charged by the FA following incidents at the Leeds home game.

Forward Jermaine Easter makes a switch to local rivals Millwall on loan until the end of the season.

Palace waste a glorious chance to move up to second place after losing 3-0 at Brighton.

Zaha is given a one-match ban for making an obscene gesture to Leeds fans.

Zaha scores his first goal for England U21s in a 3-0 victory over Romania.

Palace whizz-kid Jon Williams helps Wales come from behind to beat Scotland on his international debut.

Palace sign Ivorian striker Aruna Dindane until the end of the season – but a lack of fitness means he never plays.

Palace's hopes of automatic promotion were dealt a setback after getting thrashed 4-0 by Birmingham.

April

Holloway endures a disappointing return to Blackpool where his side loses 1-0 against 10 men.

Palace's faltering run for promotion continues after being held to a goalless draw at home to lowly Barnsley.

Midfielder Banton, currently on loan at Plymouth, wins League Two's Player of the Month and is promptly recalled.

Palace post improved financial results for the year ending June 2012.

Palace's promotion chances are dealt a major setback after a 3-0 defeat at Ipswich.

The Eagles twice throw away the lead to draw 2-2 at home to Leicester.

Full-back Jonathan Parr is out for the rest of the season with an ankle ligament injury.

Top scorer Murray inks a new two-year extension to his contract.

Palace limp closer to confirming their place in the play-offs with a 1-1 draw at Blackburn.

Zaha is named PFA's Player of the Year in the Championship.

Palace move a pigeon step closer to play-off qualification after a 0-0 draw at Millwall.

May

Palace finally secure their place in the play-offs after a dramatic 3-2 win at home to Peterborough.

Captain Mile Jedinak scoops the club’s Player of the Year award.

Crystal Palace unveil a new club crest.

Hotshot Murray faces a minimum of six months out after causing knee ligament damage against Peterborough.

Palace's play-off semi-final first leg against Brighton ends in a goalless draw at Selhurst Park.

Crystal Palace secure their spot in the Championship play-off final after a 2-0 win at Brighton.

Phillips scores the only goal from the spot in extra time as Palace overcome Watford to win the Championship play-off final and Premier League promotion.

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2012/13 Results

2012/13 Match reports

2012/13 Squad stats

2012/13 League progress chart

Final Championship table

2012/13 Transfers