Overview
- The Europa League group game kicks off at 8pm BST on Thursday, 17 September 2026 at Selhurst Park and will be shown live on TNT Sports 1 with streaming via HBO Max and partner platforms.
- Manager Pierre Sage confirmed that Ismaïla Sarr and Eddie Nketiah have returned to first-team training and could be available for selection after missing recent fixtures.
- Crystal Palace still face notable absences with Dean Henderson out with a foot injury until after the next international break, Jean-Philippe Mateta sidelined by a hamstring until around mid-October, and Chadi Riad in long-term knee rehab.
- Lech Poznań arrive as Polish champions who scored 15 goals across four Europa qualifying matches, giving them strong momentum despite a recent domestic defeat.
- The match marks Palace’s step up from last season’s Conference League title and raises squad-management questions for Sage as he balances Europa League fixtures with early domestic form.