Overview

• Palace advanced 1-0 on aggregate, with Jean-Philippe Mateta’s first-leg header at Selhurst Park proving decisive.
• The second leg on an artificial surface ended 0-0, with Fredrikstad failing to register a shot on target.
• Captain Marc Guehi started and impressed despite Liverpool interest, anchoring a back line that extended Palace’s unbeaten run to 13, equalling a club record.
• Daichi Kamada returned early from a knee injury to reinforce a depleted group that traveled with only 14 senior outfield players.
• Oliver Glasner hailed the progress as a huge achievement, emphasized staying humble, and said he expects new signings as Palace await Friday’s draw in Monaco.