US EditionShels to host Palace after Conference League draw
Shelbourne, 2024 Premier Division champions, enter UEFA Europa Conference League group stage for the first time, hosting FA Cup winners Crystal Palace among six European fixtures.
- Shelbourne, the 2024 League of Ireland champions, will host Premier League FA Cup winners Crystal Palace in the UEFA Conference League group stage following today's draw.
- Shelbourne secured their spot in the group stage for the first time by comfortably defeating Linfield in Belfast during the playoff round, guaranteeing them at least 3.8 million euros in prize money.
- Shelbourne's group also includes away matches against Dutch side AZ Alkmaar, Kosovo's Drita, Swedish club Hacken, Slovenian Celje, and North Macedonian champions Shkendija, with home games expected at Tallaght Stadium due to UEFA regulations.
- Harry Wood, Shelbourne's player, said, "It feels class," and emphasized the squad's strong motivation while the team will share a 750,000 euro bonus for their work so far.
- This draw marks a historic moment as two League of Ireland clubs, Shelbourne and Shamrock Rovers, enter the group stage phase together, reflecting growth in Irish football's European presence and financial opportunities.
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