With Palace's relegation from the Premiership already confirmed, Folan made his first team debut in the final match of the 1997–98 season against Sheffield Wednesday, when he replaced Saša Ćurčić after 75 minutes.
With Palace's demotion from the top division already confirmed, Folan made his first team appearance in the final match of the 1997–98 season against Sheffield Wednesday, when he substituted Saša Ćurčić after 75 minutes.