Report as Crystal Palace beat Fredrikstad in Conference League play-off first leg; Eberechi Eze pulled out of squad on morning of game ahead of Arsenal transfer; Jean-Philippe Mateta headed Palace in front;

Jean-Philippe Mateta’s second-half header made all the difference on Thursday as Crystal Palace edged a narrow win over Fredrikstad to open their Conference League campaign. With Eberechi Eze out of the squad - ill according to Oliver Glasner but set to join Arsenal according to others - the south London outfit were devoid of attacking creativity,

Crystal Palace Face Fredrikstad in Conference League QualifierCrystal Palace begin their European adventure on Thursday night as they welcome Norwegian side Fredrikstad to Selhurst Park in the first