Overview
- The Conference League final takes place at the Red Bull Arena in Leipzig with kick-off at 20:00 BST on Wednesday 27 May 2026 and features Crystal Palace against Rayo Vallecano.
- Oliver Glasner will leave Palace after the match and is aiming to sign off by delivering the club’s first major continental trophy.
- Crystal Palace’s starting XI was confirmed with Jean-Philippe Mateta leading the attack, Chris Richards dropped to the bench after tearing ankle ligaments, and Adam Wharton passed a late fitness check.
- German police reported violent clashes between supporters in Leipzig on Tuesday night that involved bottles and furniture being thrown, resulted in two arrests, and left two officers with minor injuries.
- UK broadcast arrangements are set with live TV on TNT Sports 1, streaming via HBO Max, and radio coverage available on talkSPORT and BBC Radio 5 Live.