Manchester United set up a repeat of last season’s PL2 play-off semi-final with Manchester City by winning at Crystal Palace last night.
Central defender Dan Armer and striker Chido Obi scored the goals that sent Adam Lawrence’s side through to the last four.
It means United must play City away from home twice in two key youth fixtures in a matter of days.
The two clubs are also due to meet in the FA Youth Cup final. The deadline for the match is 9 May, although that will not be met as talks continue over an actual date and whether the game will be played at the Etihad Stadium as scheduled.
United finished second in PL2 but only the winners, Chelsea, were guaranteed home draws throughout the tournament.
However, as the Blues were knocked out themselves by Tottenham on Friday, it is anticipated the winners of their semi-final with Brighton will host the final.
Last season, City beat United in the semi-final and went on to lift the trophy after overcoming Southampton.
It was noteworthy previous PL2 regulars James Scanlon and Gabriele Biancheri, whose unsatisfactory loan spells at Swindon and Rotherham have now ended, were both involved against Palace after being named as substitutes.