Fredrikstad's Oskar Ohlenschlaeger, left, and Crystal Palace's Marc Guehi battle for the ball during the UEFA Conference League playoff soccer match against Fredrikstad at Selhurst Park in London.
Crystal Palace 1-0 Fredrikstad, UEFA Conference League Playoff 1st Leg: Mateta Strike Gives Eagles Advantage
Crystal Palace secured a 1-0 win in the first leg of the UEFA Conference League 2025-26 playoff tie against Fredrikstad at Selhurst Park. Jean-Philippe Mateta’s header in the 54th minute was the difference between the two sides, with the Frenchman capitalising on a deflected effort from Will Hughes. Despite sustained pressure from Crystal Palace, resulting in Daniel Munoz hitting the post, Fredrikstad defended resolutely, keeping the deficit to one goal, which they will attempt to overturn in their home leg in Norway.
UEFA Conference League Playoff 1st Leg: Crystal Palace Vs Fredrikstad
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Crystal Palace's Ismaila Sarr, center, heads a goal during the UEFA Conference League playoff soccer match against Fredrikstad at Selhurst Park in London.
UEFA Conference League Playoff 1st Leg: Crystal Palace Vs Fredrikstad
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Crystal Palace's Jean-Philippe Mateta, rear center, and Fredrikstad's Maxwell Woledzi, right, battle for the ball during the UEFA Conference League playoff soccer match against Fredrikstad at Selhurst Park in London.
UEFA Conference League Playoff 1st Leg: Crystal Palace Vs Fredrikstad
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Crystal Palace's Jean-Philippe Mateta, left, and Fredrikstad's Ulrik Fredriksen battle for the ball during the UEFA Conference League playoff soccer match against Fredrikstad at Selhurst Park in London.
UEFA Conference League Playoff 1st Leg: Crystal Palace Vs Fredrikstad
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Crystal Palace's Jean-Philippe Mateta, left, and Fredrikstad's Ulrik Fredriksen battle for the ball during the UEFA Conference League playoff soccer match against Fredrikstad at Selhurst Park in London.
UEFA Conference League Playoff 1st Leg: Crystal Palace Vs Fredrikstad
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Crystal Palace's Marc Guehi attempts a shot on goal during the UEFA Conference League playoff soccer match against Fredrikstad at Selhurst Park in London.
UEFA Conference League Playoff 1st Leg: Crystal Palace Vs Fredrikstad
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Crystal Palace's Jean-Philippe Mateta, left, and Fredrikstad's Maxwell Woledzi battle for the ball during the UEFA Conference League playoff soccer match against Fredrikstad at Selhurst Park in London.
UEFA Conference League Playoff 1st Leg: Crystal Palace Vs Fredrikstad
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Fredrikstad pose for a team group photo before the UEFA Conference League playoff soccer match against Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park in London.
UEFA Conference League Playoff 1st Leg: Crystal Palace Vs Fredrikstad
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Fredrikstad manager Andreas Hagen walks to the dugout before the UEFA Conference League playoff soccer match against Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park in London.
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