Crystal Palace host relegation-battlers Sunderland at Selhurst Park tonight, knowing a victory will enable them to jump to 6th in the Premier League.

The Eagles enjoyed a productive start to the campaign prior to the international break and currently sit in mid-table after winning half of their league games.

Sunderland, on the other hand, have endured a dismal period and are currently four points adrift of safety.

Here are the key facts ahead of the fixture, from Opta Sports:

There has been a 90th minute goal scored in three of the four Premier League meetings between Palace and Sunderland.

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Steven Fletcher has scored three goals in four Barclays Premier League appearances against Crystal Palace.

The Black Cats have won just one of their last 15 Premier League games, drawing five and losing nine.

Palace have scored the highest proportion of goals from set pieces in the top division this season (50%).

Sunderland have only ever had fewer points after 12 matches in one of their previous 14 Premier League campaigns (five in 2005-06).

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There has been a red card in both of the Premier League meetings between Palace and Sunderland at Selhurst Park.

19 points after 12 matches is Crystal Palace's best start to a Premier League campaign.

Palace have won only three of their last 10 Premier League outings at Selhurst Park (W3 D1 L6).

Since winning this fixture last season, the Black Cats have played 20 away games in the Premier League winning just two (W2 D8 L10).

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