Crystal Palace have been drawn towards Norwegian facet Fredrikstad or Midtjylland of Denmark, for the Europa Convention League play-off spherical, regardless of an ongoing enchantment over their demotion from the Europa League.
Palace had been demoted from the Europa League to the Convention League by UEFA due to a breach of multi-club possession guidelines.
Till just lately, American businessman John Textor had a stake – which was offered in July – within the Eagles whereas being the bulk proprietor of French membership Lyon, who’ve additionally certified for the Europa League.
The foundations of European soccer’s governing physique state that golf equipment owned, to a sure threshold of affect, by the identical particular person 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 enchantment towards their demotion with the Courtroom of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) and a listening to for the case is scheduled for 8 August.
It’s anticipated {that a} resolution on the case can be given on 11 August.
The enchantment 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 exchange FA Cup winners Palace within the Europa League ought to the punishment stand.
Within the meantime, Palace have been included within the Convention 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 every week afterward 28 August.
The winners of the play-off ties will progress to the League part of the competitors.
