Crystal Palace failed to make their dominance count as they were held to a draw by Zrinjski Mostar in the first leg of their Conference League play-off tie. The Eagles enjoyed more than 70% possession and appeared on course for a first knockout win in a major European competition when Ismaila Sarr struck two minutes before half-time. The visitors started brightly and could have been ahead inside seven minutes when Sarr volleyed at Goran Karacic. Palace had the ball in the back of the net in the 12th minute as Sarr capitalised on a loose ball and finished neatly from six yards out. The decision went Palace's way, however, and both sides will head into next week's second leg at Selhurst Park level.

Source: BBC February 19, 2026 20:00 UTC