Jean-Philippe Mateta’s goal proved to be the difference between the two sides as Crystal Palace got their first ever win in a European competition.However, with 75% possession and 25 attempts,

THEY were demoted before they had kicked a ball and robbed of their star player on the morning of the match. Yet Crystal Palace’s maiden European adventure still began with a victory at a rocking,

Crystal Palace tonight begin their Conference League campaign with the first leg of a group stage qualification play-off at home against Fredrikstad.Manager Oliver Glasner will aim to build on a respectable draw achieved away to Chelsea in the opening Premier League fixture,

Crystal Palace and their fans would maybe have hoped for a slightly more exciting game for their European debut, but will be more than happy with the 1-0 win over Norwegian side Fredrikstad.Despite

Crystal Palace's first European fixture ended in a narrow victory over Fredrikstad at Selhurst Park, with Jean-Philippe Mateta on target.

Crystal Palace achieved yet another moment of history, claiming their first-ever European victory as they defeated Fredrikstad 1-0, giving them the advantage ahead of their trip to Norway next week.

Jean-Philippe Mateta's second half goal was enough for Crystal Palace to beat Norwegian side Fredrikstad in the first leg of their Conference League qualifier.

Our soccer expert offers his Crystal Palace vs Fredrikstad predictions and betting tips, ahead of Thursday's Conference League clash, at 3pm ET (08/21).

Glasner, speaking on Channel 5 ahead of the first leg at Selhurst Park, admitted that he expected Eberechi Eze to start for Palace against Fredrikstad. However, the manager revealed that Eze called him and told him he did not feel well enough to play in the match.