This match marks a significant moment as Shakhtar Donetsk faces Crystal Palace for the first time in a European competition.
The game takes place on April 30, 2026, in Warsaw, Poland, as part of the Conference League semi-final first leg. Shakhtar is competing in their maiden campaign in this tournament.
Crystal Palace enters the match after winning the FA Cup last season under manager Oliver Glasner. However, they recently faced an upset, getting eliminated from the FA Cup by non-league side Macclesfield.
Shakhtar boasts an impressive record against English teams, with five wins from nine matches. Their last encounter with an English team ended in a 1-1 draw against Manchester City during the 2019/20 UEFA Champions League.
Key statistics:
- Shakhtar has six wins in the Conference League, five by two or more goals.
- The match will be streamed for free in Turkey on TRT1 via Tabii.
- In the UK, fans can watch live on TNT Sports 2 and HBO Max.
- The US audience can stream it on Paramount+.
As of midday, Shakhtar’s starting XI includes players like Riznyk, Tobias, and Kauã Elias. Crystal Palace’s lineup features Henderson, Richards, and Jean-Philippe Mateta.
The match’s significance is heightened by Shakhtar’s ongoing struggle amid war in Ukraine. This context adds depth to their achievement of reaching a European semi-final.
No predictions have been confirmed regarding the outcome. Yet, FourFourTwo predicts a big win for the Eagles in Warsaw.