Adam Wharton flops as 8/10 shines - Crystal Palace player ratings vs Fredrikstad
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Edward Bazeley
Thu 28 August 2025 19:07, UK
Crystal Palace have successfully qualified for the Conference League by drawing 0-0 with Fredrikstad on Thursday.
Oliver Glasner’s men headed to their qualifier in Norway with a 1-0 aggregate lead thanks to their 1-0 win over Fredrikstad on Thursday, 21 August.
Therefore, the 0-0 draw on 28 August was enough to see the Selhurst Park club through to the Conference League.
The South Londoners will now turn their attention towards Sunday’s Premier League clash with Aston Villa.
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Dean Henderson – 6
Dean Henderson largely performed well, but he was saved by Marc Guehi‘s defensive intervention when he failed to deal with Daniel Eid’s long throw-in and was caught out of position.
The goalkeeper remained composed when the hosts were searching for a late equaliser by playing long passes and crosses.
Chris Richards – 5
Chris Richards missed a key opportunity to score a header from a corner in the opening 10 minutes, which would have settled the South London club’s nerves, but he defended well.
Maxence Lacroix – 7
The 25-year-old’s defensive positioning was impressive, while he also played well in possession.
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Marc Guehi – 8
Football Insider have exclusively revealed that Guehi is set to join Liverpool after playing for Crystal Palace against Fredrikstad.
However, the England international showcased his professionalism and class in a great defensive display.
Daniel Munoz – 6
The right-wing-back did enough to protect the Eagles’ back three, but was unable to show his attacking qualities.
Adam Wharton – 4
Adam Wharton was somewhat careless in possession and was uncharacteristically outshone by midfield partner Jefferson Lerma.
Jefferson Lerma – 6
The midfielder showed his defensive awareness and creativity, but he will have been disappointed when he produced a tame shot in the first half, which was comfortably gathered by Martin Borsheim.
Borna Sosa – 7
Borna Sosa helped ensure that Fredrikstad were unable to score, while his deliveries into the area were quality.
Ismaila Sarr – 5
A quiet evening at the office for the winger, whose presence at Crystal Palace has become increasingly important after Eberechi Eze joined Arsenal.
Jean-Philippe Mateta – 5
The striker was left frustrated by a lack of service and could only produce a tame header when he met Guehi’s cross in the first half, and hit a late opportunity to score straight at Borsheim.
Daichi Kamada – 5
Daichi Kamada rarely threatened for the Eagles in a game where his side were unable to put Fredrikstad under as much pressure as they would have liked.
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Tyrick Mitchell (for Sosa, 78) – 6
Tyrick Mitchell was brought on to help Crystal Palace earn a victory and see themselves through to the Conference League, and that’s exactly what he did.
Justin Devenny (for Kamada, 90)