Crystal Palace made a frustrating start to life without Eberechi Eze as they laboured to a 1-0 win over Fredrikstad in the first leg of their Conference League play-off at Selhurst Park.

Jean-Philippe Mateta etched his name into Crystal Palace history by netting their first-ever European goal, securing a 1-0 win over Norwegian outfit Fredrikstad in the opening leg of their Conference

Crystal Palace enter their Europa Conference League play-off first leg against Fredrikstad with the focus inevitably fixed on Eberechi Eze. The midfielder, whose flair has so often defined Palace’s attacking spark, is on the verge of a £67.5million move to Arsenal.

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,

Jean-Philippe Mateta’s second-half header proved the difference as the Eagles edged Norwegian visitors Fredrikstad 1-0 in the first leg of their Europa Conference League play-off.

Where to watch the Conference League Qualification match online between Crystal Palace and Fredrikstad, including live streams, TV channels, kick-off time and more.

Crystal Palace star Eberechi Eze was left out of the starting line-up for their Europa Conference League clash with Fredrikstad on Thursday night, as speculation grows over a £60 million move to

Crystal Palace are in talks with Nottingham Forest, and the Metropolitan police, over the provision of increased security for Sunday’s Premier League game between the teams at Selhurst Park.