The Eagles secured Europa League football last season by winning the FA Cup, but were demoted because of their owner, John Textor, also owning Lyon. Palace have lodged an appeal with the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) and are seeking readmission to the Europa League, but their Nottingham Forest counterpart was rejected.

If their appeal fails, Palace will remain in the Conference League, which offers them a better chance at winning more silverware. Fredrikstad qualified for the Europa League by winning the 2024 Norwegian Cup, while Midtjylland achieved the same by winning the Danish Cup.

Palace fans are eagerly waiting to see if their team will have Europa League football next season. A decision on the case is expected on August 11th. Winning the Conference League would be a historic achievement for Palace, making them the third English side to do so after West Ham and Chelsea.