Crystal Palace secured their place in the UEFA Conference League group stage with a 0-0 draw against Fredrikstad on Thursday, August 28, 2025, at the Fredrikstad Stadion. This result gave them a 1-0 aggregate victory, following their narrow win in the first leg at Selhurst Park. The Sun+1Football Whispers+3ESPN.com+3Racing Post+3
The match saw Fredrikstad pressuring late in the game, but they failed to register a single shot on target, while Palace goalkeeper Dean Henderson had a scare from a long throw-in. Despite these moments, Palace held firm, with defender Marc Guéhi playing a vital role in maintaining a clean sheet. Guéhi, amid speculation about a move to Liverpool, showcased professionalism and commitment. The Sun+2The Guardian+2Talksport+4The Times+4The Sun+4
Manager Oliver Glasner, celebrating his 51st birthday, praised his team's resilience, especially amid injuries and uncertainty surrounding Guéhi's future. Palace now look forward to the group stage draw, which will take place on Friday at noon in Monaco. The Guardian+1The Standard+1
For a visual recap of the match, you can watch the highlights below:
