Crystal Palace advanced to the Conference League group stage despite another unconvincing display, edging Fredrikstad 1-0 on aggregate thanks to Jean-Philippe Mateta’s first-leg strike.
In Norway, Oliver Glasner’s side struggled to create chances and relied on Fredrikstad’s lack of cutting edge, with Dean Henderson rarely tested despite a late scare.
The result, coinciding with Glasner’s 51st birthday, extended Palace’s unbeaten run to 13 games, equalling a club record, and secured their first-ever group stage appearance in European competition after dropping from the Europa League. They will learn their opponents following Friday’s draw.
