EUROPEAN football is almost upon us and the Europa League fixtures and dates have now been confirmed ahead of the competition’s return.
There are some big names in the mix for the Europa League this season and fans are now getting a first look at who and when they’ll be playing Europe’s elite.
Liverpool, Brighton and West Ham will be representing the Premier League whilst Rangers are the lone Scottish team in the competition.
The Reds kick off their campaign on September 21 with a trip to Austria to face LASK.
Whilst Rangers, West Ham and Brighton all start their hunt for the trophy at home on the same day.
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Brighton will be making their European debut at home as they host AEK Athens at 8pm.
The Seagulls have been put into the so-called “group of death” where they will face both Marseille and Ajax.
The south coast club will have an eye on those tricky away trips with the first coming against the Olympians on October 5 in an early kick off.
And their trip to the Johan Cruyff Arena scheduled for November 9 is also set to be played at 5:45pm.
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Hammers fans will be looking at their away trip to Greece when they face Olympiacos on October 26 as their toughest test in the group stage.
David Moyes’ side will be hoping his side can replicate their success in the Conference League last season.
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Whilst Rangers will relish the challenge of welcoming Real Betis to the Ibrox on the opening Thursday.
Liverpool will feel comfortable in their group and should be expected to top it come December when the group stage concludes.
LIVERPOOL FIXTURES
- LASK vs Liverpool – September 21, 5.45pm
- Liverpool vs Union SG – October 5, 8pm
- Liverpool vs Toulouse – October 26, 8pm
- Toulouse vs Liverpool – November 9, 5.45pm
- Liverpool vs LASK – November 30, 8pm
- Union SG vs Liverpool – December 14, 5.45pm
WEST HAM FIXTURES
- West Ham vs Backa Topola – September 21, 8pm
- Freiburg vs West Ham – October 5, 5.45pm
- Olympiacos vs West Ham – October 26, 5.45pm
- West Ham vs Olympiacos – November 9, 8pm
- Backa Topola vs West Ham – November 30, 5.45pm
- West Ham vs Freiburg – December 14, 8pm
BRIGHTON FIXTURES
- Brighton vs AEK Athens – September 21, 8pm
- Marseille vs Brighton – October 5, 5.45pm
- Brighton vs Ajax – October 26, 8pm
- Ajax vs Brighton – November 9, 5.45pm
- AEK Athens vs Brighton – November 30th, 5.45pm
- Brighton vs Marseille – December 14, 8pm
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RANGERS FIXTURES
- Rangers vs Real Betis – September 21, 8pm
- Aris Limassol vs Rangers – October 5, 5.45pm
- Sparta Prague vs Rangers – October 26, 5.45pm
- Rangers vs Sparta Prague – November 9, 8pm
- Rangers vs Aris Limassol – November 30, 8pm
- Real Betis vs Rangers – December 14, 8pm
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
