Jean-Philippe Mateta scored Crystal Palace's first European goal as they began their Conference League campaign with a 1-0 victory against Fredrikstad.

Eberechi Eze has been left out of Crystal Palace’s matchday squad to face Fredrikstad, with a big-money transfer move to Arsenal looming. Tonight’s Europa Conference League play-off clash had been billed as the last chance for Palace supporters to watch Eze in their colours when it appeared the midfielder was on his way to Tottenham.

Report as Crystal Palace beat Fredrikstad in Conference League play-off first leg; Eberechi Eze pulled out of squad on morning of game ahead of Arsenal transfer; Jean-Philippe Mateta headed Palace in front;