Crystal Palace face Zrinjski Mostar in the UEFA Conference League knockout play-off first leg on Thursday, February 19, 2026, at Bijeli Brijeg Stadium in Bosnia and Herzegovina. The match kicks off at 5:45pm local time as Palace aim to advance toward their first-ever European trophy.

Oliver Glasner's side enters as favorites but will be without three key players for the away fixture. Jefferson Lerma, Jean-Philippe Mateta, and Eddie Nketiah are all sidelined through injury. Lerma suffered an injury after scoring an own goal in Palace's 3-2 defeat to Burnley, while Nketiah has experienced a setback and Mateta is expected to return in two to three weeks.

Despite the absences, Glasner emphasized his team's attacking intent for the first leg. The Austrian manager stated they won't settle for a draw and want to play attacking football while maintaining balance. Palace will host the second leg next Thursday at Selhurst Park, giving them home advantage in the two-legged tie.