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Bournemouth, Sunderland, Crystal Palace, and Brighton enter European competition

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Last updated Sep 15, 2026

Bournemouth, Sunderland, Crystal Palace, and Brighton enter European competition

Summary

Bournemouth, Sunderland, Crystal Palace, and Brighton are participating in the UEFA Europa League and Conference League this week. Bournemouth faces tough matches in their inaugural European campaign, including fixtures against AC Milan and Real Sociedad. Sunderland, having a slightly easier draw, looks to capitalize on home support, while Crystal Palace must navigate a challenging group after last season's Conference League victory. Brighton is favored in the Conference League, aiming to advance from a group that includes Getafe and Monaco.

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By the Numbers

•Bournemouth plays AC Milan, Real Sociedad, and others in the Europa League.
•Sunderland hosts AZ Alkmaar and travels to Anderlecht in the Europa League.
•Crystal Palace, last season's Conference League winners, encounter Lyon and Besiktas.
•Brighton's Conference League campaign includes matches against Getafe and Pañathinaikos.
•All four clubs aim to progress to knockout stages in their respective competitions.

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2:03 PMYahoo Sports — Bournemouth, Sunderland, Crystal Palace, Brighton — Who has best chance of Europa League, Conference glory?

What they're saying

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Four Premier League teams are in the Europa League and Conference League group stage, and all of them have serious ambitions of winning silverware.
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