Europa and Conference League draw: Milan visit for Sunderland
Sky Sports reveals the fixtures: Sunderland travel to AC Milan in the Europa League and Bournemouth host an Italian powerhouse.
Sky Sports has confirmed the fixture lists for the Europa League and Conference League league phases after the Friday draws. In the Europa League, clubs will play eight matches between September 2026 and January 2027, evenly split between home and away. The Conference League will feature six games per team over the same period.
Europa League league phase
- Sunderland travel to AC Milan.
- Bournemouth host the Italian sideâalso their first ever foray into European competition.
- Celtic will face Marseille at home and play Marco Silvaâs Benfica among their eight Europa League matches.
- Crystal Palace, last seasonâs Conference League winners, will host Real Sociedad and travel to Lyon.
According to Sky Sports, the Europa League league phase starts on September 15, with the Conference League set to begin on October 15. Matchdays for Europa League run from September 16/17 through to January, with the schedule extending into the opening weeks of 2027.
Conference League opponents
Sky Sports also reports that Brighton and Hearts have found out their Conference League opponents following the draw. The competition is set to be completed within the league-phase window, before the knockout stage.
Sunderlandâs return to Europe is a major story in itself: Sky Sports notes they reached continental competition for the first time in 53 years, and the trip to the San Siro against AC Milan sets the tone for their campaign. The knockout play-off round is scheduled for February 18 & 25, 2027, with the Round of 16 on March 11 & 18 and quarter-finals in April.
Viktoria PlzeĆ
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