Crystal Palace will compete in the Europa League 2026-27 season, joining 35 other teams in the league phase.
What does this mean for Crystal Palace?
The team will look to make a strong run in the competition, having finished 13th in the Premier League last season, with 42 points from 31 games, and a recent form of WDWLW.
How will the competition work?
The top eight teams on the table will secure a direct spot in the round of 16, while the teams ranked 9th to 24th enter the knockout playoffs, with all knockout stage games being two-legged, except for the grand finale, which is a single-leg match.
Which other teams will compete?
Other teams competing in the Europa League 2026-27 season include AC Milan, Juventus, and Real Sociedad, with a total of 36 teams set to battle it out in the league phase. The winner of the UEL will secure a direct spot for the Champions League next season. With the new season not yet under way, Crystal Palace is currently preparing for their next fixture, vs Brentford at home on 2027-02-10, and will look to improve on their league standing, having finished 28 points behind leaders Arsenal last season, with 35 goals scored and 36 conceded, resulting in a -1 goal difference.
