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Europa & Conference League Fixtures Confirmed

Sunderland, Crystal Palace, Bournemouth, Brighton, Celtic, and Hearts have learned their Europa League and Conference League fixtures for the 2026/27 season.

The Briefly Pulse Desk August 30, 2026 1 min read 4 views
Europa & Conference League Fixtures Confirmed

The update

The league-phase draws for the Europa League and Conference League have been finalized. Six English and Scottish clubs now know their opponents and schedule for the upcoming European campaign. Sunderland, Crystal Palace, Bournemouth, and Celtic will compete in the Europa League, while Brighton and Hearts are in the Conference League. The league phases begin in September, with Europa League matches running through January and Conference League fixtures concluding in December.

Why it matters

For clubs like Sunderland, this marks a significant milestone after a 53-year absence from Europe. The fixture list determines the intensity of their domestic schedules and the potential for squad rotation. Celtic, Crystal Palace, and Bournemouth enter the Europa League, while Brighton and Hearts compete in the Conference League.

What to watch

Attention will focus on the opening matchdays. Sunderland’s trip to the San Siro to face AC Milan and Celtic’s home opener against Ferencváros are early fixtures to monitor. The knockout-phase play-offs in February 2027 will determine which teams advance to the Round of 16.

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