UEFA Conference League Qualifying, Playoffs, 21/08/25Strasbourg have to contend with a goalless home draw against Brøndby for the Conference League playoffs’ first leg. The Alsatians have missed

Crystal Palace tonight begin their Conference League campaign with the first leg of a group stage qualification play-off at home against Fredrikstad.Manager Oliver Glasner will aim to build on a respectable draw achieved away to Chelsea in the opening Premier League fixture,

Free expert football tips, best bets and predictions for Thursday's Conference League play-off round, first leg matches.

UEFA will hold the Champions League group stage draw on August 28 in Monaco, as confirmed in a statement. The top competition will feature 36 teams divided into four pots according to their coefficient. Each club will know their rivals and the matches will be announced before August 30.

Brighton will be the visitor on Sunday for the start of a new era for Everton, which — on the field — began the season in miserable fashion with a 1-0 loss at Leeds on Monday.

Conference USA will be the latest league to implement player availability reports, it was announced on Wednesday afternoon.

UEFA's rules state: "A player who has been fielded in the first, second or third qualifying round, or in the play-offs of the UEFA Champions League, UEFA Europa League or UEFA Conference League, is entitled to play in the Champions League, Europa League or Conference League for another club as from the league phase."

Crystal Palace are preparing for a Conference League play-off following their disappointing demotion from the Europa League. However, UK fans won't need to subscribe to any services to watch the match, as it will be broadcast on free-to-air television.