Crystal Palace discover Europa Conference League opponent amid legal battle with UEFA
Briefly

Crystal Palace has been drawn to face either Norwegian side Fredrikstad or Danish team Midtjylland in the Europa Conference League play-off round, as they are appealing their demotion from the Europa League. UEFA demoted Palace due to violations of multi-club ownership rules, which were related to John Textor’s concurrent ownership stake in both Palace and French club Lyon. Palace failed to meet UEFA's deadline for restructuring ownership by 1 March 2025. An appeal has been made to the Court of Arbitration for Sport, with a hearing scheduled for 8 August, and a decision anticipated by 11 August.
Crystal Palace have been drawn against Norwegian side Fredrikstad or Midtjylland of Denmark for the Europa Conference League play-off round amid an appeal over their demotion.
Palace were demoted from the Europa League to the Conference League by UEFA due to a breach of multi-club ownership rules, linked to owner John Textor.
The rules state that clubs owned by the same person or entity cannot compete in the same European competition; Palace missed the restructuring deadline set by UEFA.
Palace's appeal against their demotion is scheduled for a hearing on 8 August, with the decision expected on 11 August.
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