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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