The match takes place Thursday, April 30, 2026, in Krakow, Poland, with coverage available on BBC, Sky Sports, and multiple online streaming platforms.
Match Details
Crystal Palace travel to Krakow to face Shakhtar Donetsk in the first leg of the UEFA Europa Conference League semi-final on Thursday, April 30, 2026. The winner of this two-legged tie will advance to the final in Leipzig on May 27, facing either Rayo Vallecano or Strasbourg.
Where to Watch
The match is available on BBC and Sky Sports for UK viewers, with live commentary, score updates and statistics. Additional streaming and coverage options include ESPN, Diario AS, Прямій, Transfermarkt, and Bleacher Report. Multiple outlets are providing live online updates, betting information, and team news.
Crystal Palace's Campaign
This is Crystal Palace's maiden major European campaign following their FA Cup victory last May. They finished 10th in the League Phase, secured a 3-1 aggregate playoff win over Zrinjski Mostar, beat AEK Larnaca 2-1 on aggregate in the last 16, and defeated two-time Conference League finalists Fiorentina 4-2 in the quarter-finals.
Shakhtar Donetsk's Path
Shakhtar are competing in their maiden Conference League campaign and have reached their first major European semi-final since 2019-20. They finished sixth in the League Phase, edged Lech Poznan 4-3 on aggregate, and defeated AZ Alkmaar 5-2 in the quarter-finals. Manager Arda Turan claims he had a dream about facing Crystal Palace after attending a game at Selhurst Park.
Team News
Shakhtar have no fresh injury concerns, with key players expected to return after weekend rest. Crystal Palace are without Evann Guessand (knee), Eddie Nketiah (thigh), and Cheick Doucoure (muscle). Palace manager Oliver Glasner made one change from the Liverpool match, replacing Brennan Johnson with Yeremy Pino. 
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