Europa League Live: Real Sociedad vs Bournemouth, Crystal Palace vs Lech Poznan and More
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The Guardian's live blog covers a full slate of Europa League fixtures, including Real Sociedad hosting Bournemouth and Crystal Palace facing Lech Poznan.
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Attributed to original sourceAll the goals and latest news in the 8pm BST kick-offs
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The Europa League is back, baby. This season featuring Bournemouth, Crystal Palace and, somehow, Celtic. All kick-offs are 8pm unless stated. It’s on!
Besiktas v Marseille Celtic v Ferencvaros Crystal Palace v Lech Poznan Juventus v NEC Levski Sofia v Red Bull Salzburg (5.45) Lillestrom v Torreense OFI v Hoffenheim (5.45) Plzen v Union Saint Gilloise Real Sociedad v AFC Bournemouth
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What happened
A live matchday blog from The Guardian providing rolling coverage of multiple Europa League fixtures on September 17, 2026. The featured matches include Real Sociedad against Bournemouth and Crystal Palace against Lech Poznan, with additional games covered in the live ticker. The format is a minute-by-minute live blog with updates, goals, and key incidents as they happen across the evening's action.
Chance analysis
The Europa League group stage continues with a mix of established European sides and clubs making their continental push. Real Sociedad, a familiar face in European competition, host an English side in Bournemouth who are among the Premier League clubs testing themselves at this level. Crystal Palace, returning to a European stage, face Polish opposition in Lech Poznan — a fixture that carries significance for both clubs' continental ambitions.
Live blog coverage of multiple Europa League matches with no single dominant story; relevance depends on specific incidents reported in the ticker.