Overview
- Hoffenheim took the lead in the 7th minute when Tim Lemperle’s cross was finished by Alexander Prass, putting them ahead early at Selhurst Park on Thursday, November 5, 2026.
- Coach Christian Ilzer made two changes to the starting lineup, bringing in Lemperle and Prass as he sought confidence on the continental stage after recent domestic setbacks.
- Adam Wharton received a red card in the 77th minute, forcing Hoffenheim to defend with ten men for the final phase of the match.
- Daichi Kamada scored a stoppage-time equaliser in the first minute of added time to make it 1-1, denying Hoffenheim an away win and leaving them with fewer points toward Europa League qualification.
- The fixture was streamed only on pay platforms Sky, WOW and RTL+, the clubs met competitively for the first time, and Palace arrived with stronger early group form as the recent Conference League winner.