Another UEFA Conference League Match: Kyiv’s Dynamo Battles Crystal Palace from England
On Thursday, October 2nd, the Ukrainian football community eagerly embraced the start of the new European club season, as FC Dynamo Kyiv entered the competition for prestigious trophies right in the first round of the 2025/26 Conference League.
This match became a significant event for Ukrainian football, with Dynamo’s coach Oliver Glasner aiming to demonstrate their capabilities and secure an early victory on the European stage.Due to ongoing conflict in Ukraine, the match was relocated and played in Lublin, Poland, making it nominally a home game for Kyiv’s team.
This marked the first ever official encounter between the two clubs, as they had not previously faced each other in competitive matches.
Dynamo has already exited the qualification rounds of the Champions League and Europa League this season, while Crystal Palace advanced through the Conference League qualification playoff, defeating Norway’s Fredrikstad 1-0 and drawing 0-0 in the second leg.In Ukrainian league action, Dynamo experienced a disappointing draw against Karpaty (3-3), while Crystal Palace achieved a surprising victory over Liverpool (2-1), marking their first win of the season.
Although Palace was initially slated to compete in the Europa League, UEFA rules regarding ownership conflicts led to their relegation to the Conference League, involving a club shareholder also connected to Lyon.Notably, Crystal Palace secured two major trophies this year — the FA Cup and the FA Community Shield, underscoring their recent successes.
The match is scheduled to kick off at 19:45 Kyiv time, and fans worldwide can watch the game through live online broadcast, ensuring they do not miss this exciting fixture in the ongoing European football season.