Crystal Palace vs Fredrikstad is scheduled for an 8pm BST kick-off, Thursday, August 21, 2025. The game will take place at Selhurst Park. TV channel: This fixture will be broadcast on 5, which in the UK is free-to-air television. Coverage starts at 7.30pm BST ahead of the 8pm kick-off.

Chelsea were stifled by a stubborn Crystal Palace outfit at Stamford Bridge on Sunday afternoon, as the two teams played out a goalless draw. Both teams entered the opening weekend with springs in their steps off the back of successful summers.

This London derby sees the new FIFA Club World Cup winners host Oliver Glasner's FA Cup holders.

Chelsea were held to a goalless draw by Crstal Palace after flattering to deceive throughout the entire match.The FA Cup champions created the better of the opportunities from start to finish, and

Chelsea are back in Premier League action as their 2025/26 campaign gets underway with a home clash against Crystal Palace.

Eberechi Eze is a fantastic all-around attacker, but Spurs specifically need a set-piece and long-range specialist, and he just so happens to be one of the best at both.

Follow live coverage as Chelsea face Crystal Palace today in the Premier League. Another top-flight season will be covered in full right here with The Independent, as reigning champions Liverpool look to fend off competition from Arsenal, Manchester City and more.

Crystal Palace have already identified Eberechi Eze's replacement as the England international is all set to complete his transfer to Totteham Hotspur. Spurs and Palace are in advanced negotiations as they look to thrash out the final details of Eze's move to north London.

FIFA Club World Cup champion Chelsea is back on English soil and gets its Premier League season started at home to Crystal Palace on Sunday.

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