Crystal Palace's first European campaign has taken them to Norway, France, and Cyprus, but the trip to Dublin for their meeting with Shelbourne has quickly become one of the most anticipated journeys for supporters.
SoftFootball 's coverage of Palace's dramatic domestic form, including their late win over Fulham , has shaped expectations heading into this fixture. Shelbourne, meanwhile, enter the match still searching for their first goal in the Conference League after a difficult group-stage run.
Shelbourne's European journey has been unusual, involving both setbacks and memorable moments. They reached the league phase after edging Rijeka and beating Linfield over two legs, with Joey O'Brien's side benefiting from a spirited home crowd. Their campaign has since stalled with one point from four games and only six shots on target across those matches.
