Crystal Palace vs Fredrikstad LIVE: Conference League play-off match stream, latest team news, lineups, TV, prediction

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·21 August 2025

Crystal Palace vs Fredrikstad LIVE: Conference League play-off match stream, latest team news, lineups, TV, prediction

The Eagles embark on a maiden European campaign

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Selhurst Park will get its first taste of European action tonight as Crystal Palace host Norwegian side Fredrikstad in the Conference League play-off. This is the first of a two-legged tie, and if the Eagles come out on top, they will qualify for the competition’s league phase. They will have to do so without Eberechi Eze, though. Oliver Glasner has confirmed the winger will not take part in the match as he closes in on a move to Arsenal. He is expected to undergo a medical on Friday ahead of completing his transfer to north London.

The build-up to the match has been fraught. Crystal Palace were due to play in the Europa League this season but were demoted to the Conference League after it was deemed they had fallen foul of multi-club ownership regulations. That decision was upheld after a contentious CAS appeal, prompting widespread protests from across the footballing world.

Nonetheless, the Palace faithful will be keen to make this historic match an occasion worth remembering. Follow the game LIVE below with our dedicated match blog, featuring expert insight and analysis from Sam Tabuteau at Selhurst Park.