Overview

• Jean-Philippe Mateta redirected Will Hughes’ effort for a 54th-minute winner as Palace failed to convert numerous chances for a larger cushion.
• Manager Oliver Glasner said Eze called in the morning to say he did not feel well to play, with multiple outlets reporting he is close to a £60m move to Arsenal.
• Marc Guehi captained Palace despite ongoing interest from Liverpool, featuring in a back line that limited Fredrikstad to few clear opportunities.
• Palace’s European campaign follows a UEFA decision, upheld by CAS, that moved them from the Europa League to the Conference League, making this play-off their route to the league phase.
• The return leg takes place in Norway on August 28, with Fredrikstad having dropped into this tie after a 5-1 aggregate Europa League qualifying defeat to Midtjylland.