Crystal Palace secure league phase spot in Conference League with drab draw in Norway
Crystal Palace grind out result to qualify for Conference League
- Crystal Palace secured their place in the Conference League group stage after a goalless draw against Fredrikstad.
- The result gave Palace a 1-0 aggregate victory, following Jean-Philippe Mateta's goal in the first leg at Selhurst Park.
- This marks Crystal Palace's debut appearance in the group stage of a major European competition.
- The match in Norway, played on an artificial pitch, saw few clear-cut opportunities for either side.
- The draw extended Palace's unbeaten run in all competitions to 13 matches, equalling a club record for a top-flight side.