Crystal Palace’s appeal against their demotion to the Conference League has been rejected by the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS). The decision means Palace will play in the Conference League next season, while Nottingham Forest will compete in the Europa League.

Crystal Palace said on Tuesday they are seeking legal advice on possible next steps after the Court of Arbitration for Sport dismissed the club's appeal against UEFA's decision to demote them from the Europa League to the Conference League.

Crystal Palace’s bid to overturn Uefa’s decision to remove them from the Europa League has failed. Both sides have been told by the Court of Arbitration for Sport that they must bear their own costs, suggesting that it was a close decision.