 He scored in the 1989–90 FA Cup semi-final as Palace beat Liverpool 4–3 after extra time, and then scored the opening goal in the final, against Manchester United.The match ended in a 3–3 draw, and Palace lost replay 1–0 five days later.After a brief spell on loan at Birmingham City, O'Reilly rejoined Brighton & Hove Albion in January 1991.