Palace expelled from Europa League by Uefa

Crystal Palace have been expelled from the Europa League and will play in the Conference League next season.

Uefa have ruled that John Textor - Palace's co-owner - breaches their multi-club ownership rules with his other stake in Ligue 1 outfit Lyon.

Palace earned their place by winning the FA Cup, but their admission was rejected on Friday and Lyon's was accepted, meaning the French club remain in the Europa League.

Premier League rivals Nottingham Forest are set to replace them in Uefa's second continental competition.

The decision can be appealed before the Court of Arbitration for Sport, in accordance with Uefa statutes.