Crystal Palace boss George Burley wants his players to respond to the challenge after they crashed to the bottom of the Championship table.
Saturday's 3-0 defeat by Swansea means the Eagles are below Middlesbrough on goal difference - and face a trip to the Riverside next Saturday.
"It's always a test of character in these situations," said Burley.
"We have got to be stronger as a team as far as stopping people playing, but we responded in the second half against Swansea and now we move on to Middlesbrough."
Source: PA