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.
EPALiverpool will start their Europa League journey with a game against LASK[/caption]
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.
Brighton will be making their European debut at home as they host AEK Athens at 8pm.
ReutersBrighton will be hoping to make a mark on their European debut[/caption]
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.
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.
GettyWest Ham qualified for the competition by winning last year’s UEFA Europa Conference League[/caption]
GettyRangers host Real Betis in their first game[/caption]
LIVERPOOL FIXTURES
LASK vs Liverpool – September 21, 5.45pmLiverpool vs Union SG – October 5, 8pmLiverpool vs Toulouse – October 26, 8pmToulouse vs Liverpool – November 9, 5.45pmLiverpool 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, 5.45pmWest Ham vs Olympiacos – November 9, 8pmBacka Topola vs West Ham – November 30, 5.45pmWest Ham vs Freiburg – December 14, 8pm
BRIGHTON FIXTURES
Brighton vs AEK Athens – September 21, 8pmMarseille vs Brighton – October 5, 5.45pmBrighton vs Ajax – October 26, 8pmAjax vs Brighton – November 9, 5.45pmAEK Athens vs Brighton – November 30th, 5.45pmBrighton vs Marseille – December 14, 8pm
RANGERS FIXTURES
Rangers vs Real Betis – September 21, 8pmAris Limassol vs Rangers – October 5, 5.45pmSparta Prague vs Rangers – October 26, 5.45pmRangers vs Sparta Prague – November 9, 8pmRangers vs Aris Limassol – November 30, 8pmReal Betis vs Rangers – December 14, 8pm