Europa League Matchday Preview: Full Fixture Guide
Europa League Matchday 1 takes place across Wednesday 16 and Thursday 17 September, with every team beginning an eight-match schedule against eight different opponents.
This preview covers the complete Matchday 1 fixture list, highlights some of the most notable games and explains how the opening round fits into the new league-phase format.
With 18 matches spread across two days, there is plenty to follow as clubs begin their campaigns and look to build an early position in the table.
What Are The Europa League Matchday 3 Fixtures?
Each side plays eight league-phase matches, four at home and four away, against eight different opponents.
The top eight teams at the end of the eight-match league phase qualify directly for the round of 16. Teams finishing ninth to 24th enter the knockout phase play-offs, while those finishing 25th to 36th are eliminated from the competition.
The latest Europa League fixtures can be found below:
Thursday, 22 October
Lech Poznan vs Sunderland – 5:45pm
OFI vs Bayer Leverkusen – 5:45pm
Ferencvaros vs Torreense – 5:45pm
Sturm Graz vs Marseille – 5:45pm
Dinamo Zagreb vs NEC Nijmegen – 5:45pm
Union Saint-Gilloise vs Hapoel Beer Sheva – 5:45pm
Ararat-Armenia vs AZ Alkmaar – 5:45pm
Juventus vs Rennes – 5:45pm
Viktoria Plzen vs Levski Sofia – 8pm
Olympiacos vs Sparta Praha – 8pm
Bournemouth vs AC Milan – 8pm
Celje vs RB Salzburg – 8pm
Besiktas vs Crystal Palace – 8pm
Lillestrom vs Real Sociedad – 8pm
Celtic vs Celta Vigo – 8pm
Omonoia vs Benfica – 8pm
Jagiellonia vs Anderlecht – 8pm
Hoffenheim vs Lyon – 8pm
The league phase continues with Matchday 2 on 15 October, followed by further rounds on 22 October, 5 November, 26 November, 10 December, 21 January and 28 January.
Europa League Matchday 3: Game of the Round Preview
Bournemouth v AC Milan stands out as the Game of the Week, with both sides looking to build momentum following their recent European results.
AC Milan will be eager to respond after suffering a 2-0 home defeat to Benfica at San Siro in the Europa League. The result was a setback for the Italian side, who will be looking to rediscover their form and deliver a stronger performance against Bournemouth.
Bournemouth, meanwhile, will see the fixture as an opportunity to test themselves against prestigious European opposition. The Premier League side will look to make the most of their home advantage, using their intensity and attacking quality to challenge Milan.
With Milan aiming to bounce back from their European disappointment and Bournemouth keen to make a statement, the meeting promises to be an intriguing contest between two sides with plenty to prove. All eyes will be on whether Bournemouth can take advantage of Milan’s recent setback or whether the Italian giants can respond with a convincing performance.
What Were The Europa League Matchday 2 Results?
The latest Europa League results are:
Thursday, 15 October
RB Salzburg 0-4 AC Milan – 5:45pm
Torreense 1-2 Sunderland – 5:45pm
Celje 0-3 Omonia – 5:45pm
AZ Alkmaar 2-1 H. Beer-Sheva – 5:45pm
Sparta Praha 1-1 Lillestrom – 5:45pm
Lyon 3-2 Crystal Palace – 5:45pm
Union Saint-Gilloise 1-1 Real Sociedad – 5:45pm
Lech Poznan 0-4 Bayer Leverkusen – 5:45pm
Ferencvaros 2-1 Viktoria Plzen – 8pm
Rennes 2-1 OFI – 8pm
Dinamo Zagreb 1-0 Anderlecht – 8pm
NEC Nijmegen 1-1 Levski Sofia – 8pm
Celta Vigo 1-2 Juventus – 8pm
Hoffenheim 2-3 Besiktas – 8pm
Jagiellonia 3-1 Ararat-Armenia – 8pm
Bournemouth 3-0 Sturm Graz – 8pm
Benfica 4-1 Celtic – 8pm
Marseille 0-1 Olympiacos – 8pm
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