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Bournemouth, Sunderland, Crystal Palace, and Celtic draw in Europa League

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Last updated Aug 28, 2026

Bournemouth, Sunderland, Crystal Palace, and Celtic draw in Europa League

Summary

The UEFA Europa League draw for the 2026/27 season has been completed, with four British clubs participating. Bournemouth will face AC Milan at Dean Court and travel to Spain to play Real Sociedad and Celta Vigo, along with a trip to Lillestrom in Norway. Sunderland will make their first European appearance in 53 years, facing AC Milan in Milan and hosting Dinamo Zagreb and AZ Alkmaar. Crystal Palace will play Besiktas in Turkey among others, while Celtic will entertain Marseille and Celta Vigo at home. The league phase begins on September 16, 2026, with the knockout rounds set for early 2027.

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By the Numbers

•Bournemouth hosts AC Milan and travels to Spain and Norway.
•Sunderland faces AC Milan in their first European campaign since 1973.
•Crystal Palace draws Besiktas in the league phase.
•Celtic entertains Marseille and Celta Vigo at home.
•The league phase runs from September 16, 2026, to January 28, 2027.

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UEFA have completed the Europa League draw for the 2026/27 as the four participating British clubs learned their fate ahead of the league phase. Bournemouth have been handed a dream draw for their fir...
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