Crystal Palace XI vs Dynamo Kyiv: Confirmed team news, predicted lineup, injury latest for Conference League | OneFootball

Palace are on a run of 18 games without defeat across all competitions ahead of their first-ever European fixture

Crystal Palace kickstart their Conference League campaign away to Dynamo Kyiv on Thursday night.

Despite a difficult summer transfer window and a number of injuries to several keys players, including Ismaila Sarr and Adam Wharton, Palace have started the season well.

Oliver Glasner was able to call upon Sarr, as well as summer signing Yeremy Pino, who was withdrawn at half-time against West Ham, against the reigning Premier League champions. With Wharton also back to fitness following a groin issue, Palace are at close to full strength for their trip to Poland.

Cheick Doucoure, Chadi Riad, and Caleb Kporha remain long-term absentees for Palace, while goalkeeper Walter Benitez has missed the last two games, having dislocated his finger during their penalty shoot-out victory over Millwall in the Carabao Cup.

Glasner has previously complained about how his squad will handle playing two games a week after struggling to adequately reinforce their squad in the transfer market.

However, with a fully fit and fully firing starting XI to pick from against Dynamo Kyiv, Glasner will be confident Palace can start their European campaign on the front foot.

Crystal Palace predicted XI (3-4-3): Henderson; Richards, Lacroix, Guehi (c); Munoz, Wharton, Kamada, Sosa; Sarr, Pino, Mateta

Injured: Doucoure (knee), Riad (knee), Benitez (dislocated finger), Kporha (back)

Time and date: 5:45pm BST on Thursday, October 2, 2025

How to watch: TNT Sports

Venue: Lublin Arena