Crystal Palace eased to a 3-0 away win over Shelbourne in a UEFA Europa Conference League group stage match on December 12, 2025. The Premier League side's quality told as they dominated proceedings in Dublin. Palace opened the scoring in the first half and never looked back, adding two more after the interval to seal a straightforward victory. Shelbourne struggled to cope with the pace and intensity of the English outfit, rarely threatening the Palace goal. This result solidified Crystal Palace's position at the summit of their group, taking them a step closer to the knockout rounds. The match result was a clear demonstration of the gap between the top leagues and the emerging nations in European competition.