Lyon will remain in Ligue 1 next season after winning their appeal over the relegation imposed upon them by the body which oversees the finances of French football teams, the club confirmed in a statement.

Lyon's relegation to Ligue 2 has been overturned by the French football federation, jeopardising Crystal Palace's hopes of playing in the Europa League.

Crystal Palaces hopes of playing in next seasons Europa League are in doubt after Lyon were successful in their appeal against their relegation from Ligue 1;

Lyon have been successful in their appeal against their relegation from Ligue 1, in a potential blow to Crystal Palace ’s hopes of playing in the Europa League next season. French club Lyon have maintained their Ligue 1 status following an appeal hearing and are now expected to keep their place in the Europa League.

Lyon are confident their relegation to Ligue 2 will be overturned, sources told ESPN, as their appeal hearing started on Wednesday morning.