Crystal Palace's appeal against UEFA's demotion of them from the Europa League to the Conference League has been denied by the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS). The Eagles secured their first season of European football in May,

Crystal Palace’s bid to overturn Uefa’s decision to remove them from the Europa League has failed. Both sides have been told by the Court of Arbitration for Sport that they must bear their own costs, suggesting that it was a close decision.

Crystal Palace have lost their appeal against being demoted from the Europa League and will play in the Conference League this season. The ruling from the Court of Arbitration for Sport (Cas) also means Nottingham Forest 's spot in the Europa League is confirmed, having been promoted in the Eagles' place.