Oct 5, 2026 6:18 PM
Updated Oct 6, 2026 6:32 AM
Crystal Palace Women head into international break - who's playing?
Crystal Palace Women head into international break this week, here's all the details on how to follow and which Eagles have been called up so far.
Ireland - Nolan, Larkin and Hopcroft
A trio of Palace players have been called up to the Ireland Women's National Team for the first international break of the season.
Hayley Nolan, Abbie Larkin and Shanade Hopcroft will all feature in Carla Ward's team over the break. This is a first call-up for Palace midfielder Hopcroft.
Ireland are taking part in qualifiers for the FIFA Women's World Cup, which is taking part next year. In their qualifiers they are playing a Round 1 Play-Off against Kazakhstan.
The two-legged tie starts on Friday 9 October in Astana before a return to Cork for the second leg on Tuesday 13 October.
The winner of the round will advance to Round 2 to take on either Belgium or Poland to secure a place at next year's tournament.
England U23 - Lloyd-Smith, Goldie
Palace's new summer signing Lloyd-Smith and loanee Teyah Goldie, have both been called up to Lydia Bedford's squad as the England U23 look to defend their European competition title.
The first game of their season begins on Monday 12 October in York. Both Lloyd-Smith and Goldie have experience playing at youth level for England and this shows signings both players could be set for strong futures with the Lionesses given their current form.
Scotland - Howat
Kirsty Howat has been called up for Melissa Andreatta's squad ahead of their World Cup Qualifier double header.
The Scotland Women's National Team travel to Czechia for the first leg on Friday 9 October before hosting on Tuesday 13 October.
The winner of the two-legged match will face a play-off final against Lithuania or Sweden which will take place in December.
Jamaica - Swaby
Allyson Swaby has earned another call up for the Reggae Girlz. Jamaica will be playing Mexico in two friendlies across the break also taking place on October 9 and October 13.
Swaby has a strong international experience, making 44 caps for the Reggae Girlz since her first appearance in 2018.
Nigeria - Erhabor
The Super Falcons interim head coach has selected 28 players for the 2028 Olympic Games qualifying fixtures against Comoros. Palace's new summer signing Comfort Erhabor has earned herself a position in the team.
While we are yet to see her make an appearance for Palace in goal this season, it is great to see an international player as an incredible signing of squad depth and it is a promising sign for the future of the women's team.
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