UEFA Europa League 2026/27: Live Matches Today & Livescore Results

The UEFA Europa League is Europe's second-tier men's club football competition, bringing together teams from across the continent to compete for a major European trophy and a place in the following season's Champions League. The 2026/27 edition continues with 36 teams in the league phase under UEFA's revamped competition format. Aston Villa are the current Europa League champions, after beating Freiburg 3-0 in the 2025/26 final in Istanbul to win their first Europa League title.

What's new in UEFA Europa League 2026/27?

The Europa League does not follow a promotion and relegation system like domestic leagues. Instead, clubs enter the competition through their domestic league and cup positions, UEFA's access list and the qualifying rounds. For 2026/27, qualifying involves 52 clubs and runs from July through August before the 36-team league phase is completed.

The league phase remains central to the competition. Each of the 36 teams plays eight matches against eight different opponents, with four games at home and four away. The top eight teams advance directly to the round of 16, while clubs finishing ninth to 24th enter the knockout phase play-offs. Teams placed 25th to 36th are eliminated.

The 2026/27 campaign also offers an important incentive for the eventual winner. The Europa League champions earn a place in the league phase of the 2027/28 Champions League if they have not already qualified through their domestic competition, as well as a place in the 2027 UEFA Super Cup.

Europa League 2026/27 top 3 title contenders

Aston Villa

The defending champions begin the new campaign as one of the leading contenders. Unai Emery's European experience and Aston Villa's strong run to the 2025/26 trophy make them a natural team to watch as they attempt to retain their crown.

Roma

Roma have consistently been among the experienced clubs in the Europa League and reached the latter stages of the competition in recent seasons. Their European pedigree and familiarity with knockout football make them a strong candidate to challenge for the trophy.

Porto

Porto are another club with a long history of success in European competition. Their experience at continental level and ability to handle high-pressure knockout matches could make them one of the most dangerous sides in the 2026/27 tournament.

UEFA Europa League 2026/27 fixtures, results and H2H

Follow the latest Europa League fixtures and results on TrueScore. Check today's matches, upcoming games and completed results, while tracking the league phase standings and comparing teams through head-to-head statistics.

Live results

Follow live Europa League scores and match results as games take place. Track ongoing matches in real time and check final scores across the qualifying rounds, league phase and knockout stages.

Europa League fixtures

View upcoming Europa League matches and the complete 2026/27 schedule, from the qualifying rounds through to the final. The league phase begins on September 16, 2026, with the final scheduled for May 26, 2027 at Stadion Frankfurt in Germany. The knockout phase play-offs take place in February, followed by the round of 16, quarter-finals and semi-finals in March, April and May.

Standings

Follow the latest Europa League standings throughout the league phase. See every team's position, points, goal difference, wins, draws and defeats, while tracking which clubs are on course for direct qualification to the round of 16 or a place in the knockout phase play-offs.

H2H

Compare two Europa League teams through head-to-head statistics, including previous meetings, results and recent records. H2H data provides a useful overview of how clubs have performed against each other before a European fixture.

The 2026/27 Europa League promises another competitive European campaign, with Aston Villa looking to defend their title against a strong field of clubs from across the continent. Follow the Europa League bracket, results, standings, H2H stats, and news throughout the season on TrueScore.