Real Sociedad
Bournemouth
There will be fireworks when Real Sociedad and Bournemouth face each other at Reale Arena in what promises to be an entertaining Europa League clash. La Real are seeking a response after a 3-0 defeat to Atletico Madrid, conceding three late goals, including a controversial penalty. Joe Martin returns from suspension, while Takefusa Kubo is pushing for a starting role. Socied ... Read More...
This match will be played on 17 September 2026 at 20:00
Plzen
St Gilloise
The Doosan Arena will be ready for another European battle when Plzen take on St. Gilloise in the Europa League round 1. Plzen are looking to make amends after a 3-2 defeat to Sigma Olomouc, although they showed great character in the playoffs by overturning a three-goal deficit against Crvena Zvezda. Jemelka, Spacil, Vydra and Paluska remain injured, while Denis Vavro retur ... Read More...
This match will be played on 17 September 2026 at 20:00
Lillestrom
Torrense
Lillestrom will be full of confidence when they welcome Torreense for their European debut, having secured back-to-back victories over Brann and Valerenga. The Norwegian side are expected to stick with their attacking approach, while experienced forward Thomas Olsen is pushing for a start after scoring as a substitute in the 2-0 derby win. Alperud, Garnas and Jebara remain i ... Read More...
This match will be played on 17 September 2026 at 20:00
Juventus
Nijmegen
Juventus will be determined to bounce back when they take on Nijmegen in the Europa League, following a disappointing 3-2 defeat to Sassuolo. Edon Zhegrova made an immediate impact from the bench by scoring twice and should be recalled to the starting XI alongside summer signing Nick Woltemade. Locatelli, McKennie and Yildiz remain sidelined. Juve have won 60% of their last ... Read More...
This match will be played on 17 September 2026 at 20:00
Crystal Palace
Lech Poznan
Crystal Palace will be eager to put their recent setback behind them when they welcome Lech Poznan in their Europa League debut. The Eagles suffered a 3-2 defeat to Ipswich Town at the weekend and will want a strong European start. Eddie Nketiah, Jean-Philipp Mateta and Ismaila Sarr are all expected to miss out, while Ben Chilwell and Jefferson Lerma are pushing for starting ... Read More...
This match will be played on 17 September 2026 at 20:00
Celtic
Ferencvaros
Celtic will be desperate to put their Old Firm disappointment behind them when they face Ferencvaros in the Europa League round 1. The Hoops suffered a heart-breaking 3-0 defeat to Rangers in the League Cup derby, registering just four attempts despite Kasper Hogh returning from injury. Winger Hyun-Jun Yang is expected to miss out again. Celtic have won all four of their las ... Read More...
This match will be played on 17 September 2026 at 20:00
Besiktas
Marseille
Vodafone Park will be packed Besiktas take on Olympique Marseille in one of the standout games of Europa League round 1. The Turkish side are enjoying a three-game winning run and have been scoring freely since strengthening their squad. Dusan Vlahovic returns from a domestic suspension, while Ernest Poku and Wilfried Ndidi are pushing for starting roles. Besiktas have won a ... Read More...
This match will be played on 17 September 2026 at 20:00
OFI Crete
Hoffenheim
OFI Crete will be full of confidence when they take on Hoffenheim in their Europa League opener, having stunned Greek giants Olympiacos 1-0 at the weekend. The result extended OFI’s winning run to three matches and underlined their impressive defensive form. Dimitrios Nikolaou is likely to miss out through injury, with Kresimir Krizmanic ready to step in. OFI have won all ... Read More...
This match will be played on 17 September 2026 at 17:45
Levski Sofia
Salzburg
National Stadium Vasil Levski will host a highly-anticipated Europa League encounter as Levski Sofia look to recover from a heavy Champions League playoff defeat to AEK Athens, losing 4-0 in Greece. The Bulgarians face several injury concerns, with Bouras, Kamdem, Kirilov, Sangare and Vulikic all sidelined. Levski have won 60% of their last 10 matches and boast an impressive ... Read More...
This match will be played on 17 September 2026 at 17:45
Sunderland
AZ
Expect a thrilling atmosphere at Stadium of Light when Sunderland make their long-awaited return to European football after 53 years, welcoming AZ Alkmaar in their Europa League opener. The Black Cats will be looking to bounce back from a 2-0 defeat to Premier League champions Arsenal, although they made life difficult for the Gunners and registered 1.80 xG. Wilson Isidor is ... Read More...
This match will be played on 16 September 2026 at 20:00
Sturm Graz
Rennes
Sturm will try to make a flying start to their Europa League campaign when they welcome Rennes to Austria, looking to recover from back-to-back Champions League playoff defeats to Fenerbahce. Sturm did manage to return to winning ways at the weekend, beating LASK 2-1 in the Austrian Bundesliga derby. Forward Seedy Jatta is doubtful after picking up a knock, while Sturm have ... Read More...
This match will be played on 16 September 2026 at 20:00
Olympiacos
Jagiellonia
Olympiacos will be eager to return to winning ways when they face Jagiellonia in their Europa League opener. The Thrylos suffered a shocking 1-0 defeat to OFI at the weekend, so changes to the starting XI are expected, with Bailey, Hezze and Yaremchuk all pushing for a starting berth. Ayoub El Kaabi and Joel Roca remain sidelined. Olympiacos have won 50% of their last 10 hom ... Read More...
This match will be played on 16 September 2026 at 20:00
Milan
Benfica
Stadio San Siro will host an eagerly-awaited Europa League round-one derby as Milan welcome a Benfica side chasing an eighth consecutive victory in all competitions. The Rossoneri showed plenty of character at the weekend, recovering from two goals down to draw 2-2 with Lazio and remain unbeaten in the new Serie A campaign. Christian Pulisic is pushing for a start, while Die ... Read More...
This match will be played on 16 September 2026 at 20:00
Hapoel Beer Sheva
Dinamo Zagreb
Superbet Arena will host an eagerly-awaited Europa League clash as Hapoel Beer Sheva look to make home advantage count despite playing their matches at a neutral venue in Hungary. The Israelis impressed during their Champions League double-header with Crvena zvezda, although an unlucky defeat to Sabah Baku ended their campaign. Igor Zlatanovic could return after overcoming a ... Read More...
This match will be played on 16 September 2026 at 20:00
Bayer Leverkusen
Celje
Bayer Leverkusen will be determined to make a flying start to their Europa League campaign when they take on Celje at BayArena. Die Werkself are expected to stick to their attacking philosophy after a 2-2 Bundesliga draw with Augsburg, with Patrick Schick pushing for a starting berth after scoring as a substitute. Martin Terrier has also overcome his injury and is available. ... Read More...
This match will be played on 16 September 2026 at 20:00
Anderlecht
Lyon
All eyes will be on Lotto Park when Anderlecht welcome Lyon for their Europa League round-one clash, with the Belgian side hoping to carry their domestic momentum onto the European stage. Anderlecht edged Mechelen 1-0 last time out after eliminating Kairat in the playoffs. Camara, Hey and Sardella remain sidelined, but the hosts have won 80% of their last 10 home matches, sc ... Read More...
This match will be played on 16 September 2026 at 20:00
