Bournemouth and Sunderland face AC Milan in Europa League group stage
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 28, 2026, 12:30 PM
Last updated Aug 28, 2026
Bournemouth and Sunderland will play AC Milan in the Europa League, marking significant milestones for both clubs. Bournemouth hosts the seven-time champions at the Vitality Stadium, while Sunderland travels to the iconic San Siro. This season marks Bournemouth's first-ever foray into European competition, while Sunderland returns to Europe after a long absence since 1973-74. Both clubs will also face other opponents as the league phase runs from September 2026 to January 2027.
- •Bournemouth hosts AC Milan on September 15, 2026.
- •Sunderland travels to AC Milan in their Europa League group.
- •Celtic will face Marseille and Benfica in group matches.
- •Crystal Palace meets Real Sociedad and Lyon in Europa League.
- •Brighton and Hearts compete in the Conference League.
- 1:10 PMYahoo Sports — Europa League draw: Sunderland, Bournemouth and Crystal Palace discover league stage opponents
- 12:30 PMThe Guardian Sport — Bournemouth and Sunderland land Milan in Europa League, Crystal Palace get Lyon
"Celtic will host Marseille and travel to Benfica Brighton and Hearts play Monaco in Conference League Bournemouth and Sunderland will play mouthwatering ties against Milan in their Europa League campaigns, while the Crystal Palace head coach, Pierre Sage, faces a return to his previous employers Lyon. The Cherries’ first season in Europe will bring Milan, the seven-times continental champions, to the Vitality Stadium in a match-up that once seemed unthinkable. In 2006-07, when Milan won their most recent Champions League title, Bournemouth finished 19th in League One. Sunderland will make the trip to San Siro during their first season in Europe since 1973-74. Continue reading...
"Sunderland have been handed a blockbuster Europa League league stage clash with AC Milan, while Bournemouth and Crystal Palace have also discovered their opponents following the draw.The Black Cats wi...
"Sunderland will travel to AC Milan in the Europa League while Bournemouth will host the Serie A giants as Brighton and Hearts discovered their Conference League opponents.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 28, 2026, 1:10 PMEuropa League draw: Sunderland, Bournemouth and Crystal Palace discover league stage opponents
Sunderland have been handed a blockbuster Europa League league stage clash with AC Milan, while Bournemouth and Crystal Palace have also discovered their opponents following the draw.The Black Cats wi...
- The Guardian SportAug 28, 2026, 12:30 PMBournemouth and Sunderland land Milan in Europa League, Crystal Palace get Lyon
Celtic will host Marseille and travel to Benfica Brighton and Hearts play Monaco in Conference League Bournemouth and Sunderland will play mouthwatering ties against Milan in their Europa League campaigns, while the Crystal Palace head coach, Pierre Sage, faces a return to his previous employers Lyon. The Cherries’ first season in Europe will bring Milan, the seven-times continental champions, to the Vitality Stadium in a match-up that once seemed unthinkable. In 2006-07, when Milan won their most recent Champions League title, Bournemouth finished 19th in League One. Sunderland will make the trip to San Siro during their first season in Europe since 1973-74. Continue reading...
- Sky Sports Football—Europa League and Conference League draws: British teams learn opponents
Sunderland will travel to AC Milan in the Europa League while Bournemouth will host the Serie A giants as Brighton and Hearts discovered their Conference League opponents.
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