The Eagles start their UEFA Europa League League Stage campaign at home to Lech Poznan on Thursday evening. The match at Selhurst Park kicks off at 19:00 UTC, offering the Eagles a chance to build momentum after a mixed start to the domestic season.
Oliver Glasner's side sit 16th in the Premier League with three points from four games. Their recent form shows two wins and three losses, including a 2-3 home defeat to Ipswich last time out. Tyrick Mitchell is the club's top scorer so far this term with two goals.
Lech Poznan arrive in London having won their last Ekstraklasa fixture 1-0 against Raków Częstochowa. Their European campaign began in the qualifying rounds, where they recorded a 4-1 away win against Aarhus before a 0-3 home loss in the return leg.
Palace are expected to field a strong side for the continental opener. The team's last starting lineup featured Walter Benítez in goal, with a back three of Chris Richards, Axel Disasi, and Husein Ahanor. Daichi Kamada and Jörgen Strand Larsen, who combined for a goal against Ipswich, will be key in attack.
A positive result would provide a welcome boost ahead of a tough away trip to face third-placed Leeds United on Sunday. The team's next fixture is a Premier League match against Leeds United at Elland Road on Sunday, 15 September, kicking off at 13:00 UTC. Palace have accumulated 3 points from their opening four league games. Fans can check the full upcoming schedule on the club's fixtures page and view this season's squad list here.
