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Motherwell FC hosts SC Freiburg in Europa Conference League qualifying stage

2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 20, 2026, 5:33 PM

Last updated Aug 20, 2026

Motherwell FC hosts SC Freiburg in Europa Conference League qualifying stage
Summary

Motherwell FC will face SC Freiburg in Scotland on Thursday, August 20, in the first leg of the Europa Conference League qualifying round. This match marks SC Freiburg's first competitive fixture of the season, while Motherwell aims for a spot in the league phase after a successful start in previous rounds. Although Motherwell's recent performance included a 5-0 aggregate victory over HB Tórshavn, they were eliminated from the Scottish League Cup last weekend. Freiburg ended their pre-season with a strong win over Crystal Palace. Both teams have opportunities for significant achievements in this competition, with Motherwell aiming for their first-ever group stage appearance.

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  • •Match scheduled for Thursday, August 20, in Lanarkshire, Scotland.
  • •Motherwell seeks first group stage appearance after advancing from earlier rounds.
  • •SC Freiburg finished seventh in Bundesliga last season, entering the Conference League.
  • •Motherwell eliminated from the Scottish League Cup last weekend.
  • •Freiburg reported no significant injury worries for the match.
Latest Updates
  • 5:33 PMYahoo Sports — Confirmed Lineups: Motherwell FC vs. SC Freiburg
  • 7:00 AMYahoo Sports — Motherwell FC vs. SC Freiburg Conference League preview: Team news and predicted lineups
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