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Crystal Palace Aim to Seal Conference League Place at Fredrikstad

Oliver Glasner says staying humble is crucial in the club’s first competitive match outside England.

Crystal Palace v Fredrikstad - UEFA Conference League Play-off RoundFirst Leg
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Overview

  • Palace take a 1-0 aggregate lead into the second leg after Jean-Philippe Mateta’s header decided the first meeting at Selhurst Park.
  • Kick-off is 5pm BST on Thursday at Fredrikstad Stadion in Norway, with live coverage on Channel 5 in the UK.
  • The tie will be played on an artificial surface and Glasner says Palace have trained at the stadium to adjust to the pitch.
  • Team news points to Daichi Kamada as a doubt for Palace, with Eddie Nketiah, Cheick Doucoure and Chadi Riad out, while Fredrikstad expect to be without goalkeeper Valdemar Birkso.
  • Fredrikstad failed to register a shot on target in the first leg and enter as clear underdogs, though local interest is high with 8,000 tickets sold before general sale.