Crystal Palace have been drawn towards Norwegian aspect Fredrikstad or Midtjylland of Denmark, for the Europa Conference League play-off spherical, regardless of an ongoing attraction over their demotion from the Europa League.
Palace have been demoted from the Europa League to the Conference League by UEFA due to a breach of multi-club possession guidelines.
Until lately, American businessman John Textor had a stake – which was bought in July – within the Eagles whereas being the bulk proprietor of French membership Lyon, who’ve additionally certified for the Europa League.
The guidelines of European soccer’s governing physique state that golf equipment owned, to a sure threshold of affect, by the identical individual or entity can not compete in the identical European competitors.
UEFA’s guidelines set a deadline of 1 March 2025 to indicate proof of multi-club possession restructuring – a deadline which Palace missed.
Palace have submitted an attraction towards their demotion with the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) and a listening to for the case is scheduled for 8 August.
It is anticipated {that a} determination on the case will probably be given on 11 August.
The attraction is towards UEFA, which issued the punishment, French membership Lyon and Premier League rivals Nottingham Forest.
Forest, who completed seventh within the Premier League final season, are anticipated to interchange FA Cup winners Palace within the Europa League ought to the punishment stand.
In the meantime, Palace have been included within the Conference League play-off draw and can play the winner of the third qualifying spherical tie between Fredrikstad or Midtjylland.
The Eagles are scheduled to play the primary leg of their tie at Selhurst Park on 21 August and the second per week afterward 28 August.
The winners of the play-off ties will progress to the League section of the competitors.
