CPFC vs. FC Nantes (International Friendly) on Palace TV+: What is Palace’s record like against French teams? View

When Crystal Palace play host to Ligue 1 opposition FC Nantes on Sunday afternoon (15:00 BST), the occasion will be something of a rarity.

According to records, the club have faced French opposition a surprisingly modest 13 times since post-war football began.

Yet Palace boast an impressive record in such fixtures, winning 10 of those matches (drawing once, losing twice).

What’s more, the Eagles have tended to hit the goal trail, bagging ‘beaucoup de buts’ – 39 goals, in fact, while conceding only 18 at the other end.

FC Nantes – known as La Maison Jaune – finished 14th in Ligue 1 last season and are one of France’s most successful clubs, having won eight league titles and produced some of the finest players in the nation’s history, including Claude Makélélé, Marcel Desailly and current national team manager Didier Deschamps.

An entertaining affair should therefore be expected for Sunday’s game, with tickets available for this match through the Crystal Palace ticketing website. The game can also be watched on Palace TV+.