Joe Ledley expects "difficult game" against Dover Athletic

Joe Ledley has insisted that Crystal Palace are expecting a "difficult game" against non-league Dover Athletic in the FA Cup later today.

The Conference Premier side have already beaten league opposition to reach the third round of the competition and set up a match against the Premier League side this afternoon.

The Eagles midfielder told South London Today: "It doesn't matter what competition it is and who we face, you always go out there and give it 100%. We're professional footballers, you've got to go out there and fight for every game.

"It will be a difficult game. There's been a lot of games this month, we just need to rest and go again. There's always pressure on us as a football club every time we cross that line, especially now in the Premier League. Everyone's expecting us to win.

"They've got an opportunity to play against a Premier League team and Premier League players, they're going to be up for it. It's going to be their final. Hopefully we can match them with enthusiasm and get the job done and win."

The match will be the Palace's first since announcing the appointment of Alan Pardew as their new manager.