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UEFA Europa League qualifying explained

UEFA Europa League qualifying explained

Need some light shone on the UEFA Europa League qualifying system? Allow us to explain.

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Europa League third qualifying round line-up

Europa League third qualifying round line-up

The third qualifying round starts on Thursday, with Hertha Berlin, Lille, Gent, Panathinaikos, Saint-Étienne, Spartak Moskva and West Ham among the sides involved.

Birkirkara and Kalju shine on night of shocks

Birkirkara and Kalju shine on night of shocks

Heart of Midlothian, Partizan and Maccabi Haifa were among the casualties on a memorable evening for several underdogs but Genk survived a big scare.

Europa League third qualifying round draw

Europa League third qualifying round draw

The draw for the third qualifying round has been made, with Saint-Étienne v AEK Athens perhaps the pick as the likes of West Ham, Spartak Moskva and Genk enter the UEFA Europa League.

Göteborg, Aberdeen claim big first-leg leads

Göteborg, Aberdeen claim big first-leg leads

There were notable away wins for Torpedo Zhodino and Qäbälä in the second qualifying round first legs, with Göteborg and Aberdeen among the sides to turn on the style.

2016/17 Europa League: All you need to know

2016/17 Europa League: All you need to know

Who are the 16 teams confirmed in the group stage? Where will the other 32 come from? When are the draws and matches? And where is the final? Get all the lowdown here.

Europa League second stage takes shape

The second legs of the UEFA Europa League first qualifying round ties have been played, settling the line-up for the second qualifying round over the next fortnight.

Europa League first and second qualifying round draws

The first steps toward the 2016/17 UEFA Europa League final have been taken with the first and second qualiying round draws taking place in Nyon.

Who is in the UEFA Europa League?

Who is in the UEFA Europa League?

In all 188 clubs will take part in the 2016/17 UEFA Europa League: we list the 155 confirmed in the competition including 16 teams with byes to the group stage.

Debutants accompany Udinese, Sevilla into draw

Debutants accompany Udinese, Sevilla into draw

European debutants FK Kukësi and FC Astra progressed to the play-offs alongside the likes of FC Rubin Kazan, Sevilla FC and Udinese Calcio after third qualifying round successes.

Swansea and St-Étienne lead the way

Swansea City AFC and AS Saint-Étienne recorded convincing wins in their respective third qualifying round first-leg matches, while there was also joy for Udinese Calcio and Sevilla FC.

Gefle comeback tops bill on night of surprises

Gefle comeback tops bill on night of surprises

The UEFA Europa League second qualifying round provided real drama as Gefle IF overturned a 3-0 first-leg deficit, and FC Differdange 03 and Breidablik pulled off big shocks.

Källqvist: Häcken can finish the job

At BK Häcken since boyhood, goalkeeper Christoffer Källqvist is relishing life in the UEFA Europa League and urged his side to "finish the job" against AC Sparta Praha.

Second qualifying round set for exciting climax

Second qualifying round set for exciting climax

With more big names entering the UEFA Europa League at the next stage, there is plenty of incentive to progress as the second qualifying round ties conclude on Thursday.

UEFA Europa League draw reaction

Watch exclusive reaction to the UEFA Europa League third qualifying round draw including thoughts on the prospect of Swansea City AFC facing Malmö FF or Hibernian FC.

Big names learn fate at Europa League draw

Big names learn fate at Europa League draw

Two-time UEFA Cup winners Sevilla FC start their campaign against FK Mladost Podgorica or FK Senica following the UEFA Europa League third qualifying round draw in Nyon.

Rubin, Standard Liège win, Rosenborg beaten

The UEFA Europa League second qualifying round continued with first-leg wins for FC Rubin Kazan, FK Crvena zvezda and R. Standard de Liège, while Rosenborg BK lost at home.

Stage set for Europa League third qualifying draw

Stage set for Europa League third qualifying draw

The UEFA Europa League third qualifying round draw will be streamed live from 13.00CET on Friday, when the likes of Sevilla FC, VfB Stuttgart and Udinese Calcio join the fray.

Second qualifying round lineup confirmed

The second qualifying round picture is complete after 38 sides progressed following Thursday's first round conclusion, with ÍBV Vestmannaeyjar through to face FK Crvena zvezda.

Rubin, Rosenborg and Crvena zvezda learn fate

Rosenborg BK, FC Rubin Kazan and FK Crvena zvezda were among the most notable names to learn their fate as the first and second qualifying round draws were made on Monday.

Qualifying draws signal start of road to Turin

The countdown to the 2013/14 UEFA Europa League gathers pace on Monday when 118 teams go into the draws for the first and second qualifying rounds.

UEFA Europa League transfer round-up

UEFA.com rounds up the UEFA Europa League transfer news, which included Stoke City FC breaking their transfer record for Peter Crouch and Diego joining Club Atlético de Madrid on loan.

Big names out to avoid UEFA Europa League exits

Big names out to avoid UEFA Europa League exits

AS Roma, FC Schalke 04, Sevilla FC and SC Braga are among the clubs with work to do in the play-off second legs if they are to take their place in Friday's group stage draw at 13.00CET.

Atlético cruise, Thun shine and Ried ride on

FC Thun, CS Gaz Metan Mediaş and SV Ried took substantial scalps as the UEFA Europa League third qualifying round concluded, but Club Atlético de Madrid kept their heads in Norway.

Kweuke sees treble on a tough night for the titans

Club Atlético de Madrid made a winning start, but it was a trying night for some of the most fancied sides, and one to remember for AC Sparta Praha's Leony Kweuke.

Big names light up third qualifying round

Big names light up third qualifying round

Clubs from Spain, Italy, France and Germany will feature in Europe for the first time this season, with the third qualifying round seeing a return for 2009/10 winners Club Atlético de Madrid.

Vaduz and Dinamo rise to the occasion

FC Vaduz and FC Dinamo Tbilisi were among the big success stories of the second qualifying round deciders, with Fulham FC and FC Salzburg doing enough to stride on.

Minnows focused on completing missions

Minnows focused on completing missions

KR Reykjavík, Llanelli AFC and KuPS Kuopio are just three of the many sides hoping to reach the UEFA Europa League third qualifying round this week after strong first-leg showings.

Atlético meet Strømsgodset, Stoke play Hajduk

Strømsgodset IF got a plum draw in the third qualifying round against 2010 winners Club Atlético de Madrid, while HNK Hajduk Split are Stoke City FC's first European guests in 37 years.

AEK, KR and Llanelli make sterling starts

The second qualifying round openers saw AEK Larnaca FC, KR Reykjavík and Llanelli AFC do themselves proud while Fulham FC, FK Austria Wien and FC Salzburg also won.

Europa League third qualifying round draw looms

Former winners Club Atlético de Madrid are among 30 sides starting the UEFA Europa League in the third qualifying round and the draw will be live on UEFA.com from 13.30CET on Friday.

Former finalists top second qualifying round bill

Eighty teams, 48 member associations and four former European finalists feature in Thursday's second qualifying round openers, one of the busiest nights in the UEFA calendar.

Kazakhstan celebrates as Fulham shuffle on

Kazakhstan celebrates as Fulham shuffle on

The UEFA Europa League first qualifying round saw shock wins by Kazakh sides FC Shakhter Karagandy and FC Irtysh Pavlodar while Fulham FC set up a tie with Crusaders FC.

Second round beckons for Europa League hopefuls

With 12 of 25 first qualifying round ties separated by a goal at most, there is plenty at stake in Thursday's second legs – and a "football feast" promised by one Icelandic coach.

Fulham win as 2011/12 campaign gets under way

Fulham win as 2011/12 campaign gets under way

The 2010 UEFA Europa League runners-up Fulham FC kicked off with a win as the 2011/12 campaign began on Thursday with the opening leg of the first qualifying round ties.

Europa League campaign starts in earnest

Europa League campaign starts in earnest

Six weeks after FC Porto lifted the trophy, Fulham FC, the 2010 runners-up, are the pick of 50 sides kicking off the new campaign in the first qualifying round on Thursday.

Fulham learn Europa League qualifying fate

Runners-up in 2010, Fulham FC begin the long road to next year's Bucharest final against the Faroe Islands' NSÍ Runavík after the draws for the first and second qualifying rounds were made.

Sides set for Europa League qualifying draws

Sides set for Europa League qualifying draws

The 2010/12 UEFA Europa League moves a step closer on Monday when 105 teams enter the draws for the first and second qualifying rounds in Nyon, live on UEFA.com from 13.00CET.

Bergstrand's older, wiser Kalmar

Soon to have a street named in his honour for achievements at Kalmar FF, Nanne Bergstrand told UEFA.com his side have "grown with the experience" of recent European campaigns.

Shiftless Svensson looks ahead

Shiftless Svensson looks ahead

"It feels strange and bitter not to be at the World Cup," Anders Svensson told UEFA.com but he is sure Sweden can bounce back and is looking forward to IF Elfsborg's UEFA Europa League bid.

Larsson is still lethal at 37

Larsson is still lethal at 37

Swedish league goalkeepers can offer no comfort to teams coming up against Helsingborgs IF's Henrik Larsson in Europe this season, with one noting that it is "impossible to prepare" for facing him.

Haglund hails Swedish achievement

Magnus Haglund said reaching the group stage was "bigger than winning the title" as IF Elfsborg joined fellow Swedes Helsingborgs IF in next week's draw.

Helsingborg lead Swedish celebrations

Helsingborgs IF secured a place in the UEFA Cup group stage as they overturned a 5-3 first-leg deficit on a disappointing night for teams from Romania and Italy.

Swedes dream of the group stage

Swedes dream of the group stage

IF Elfsborg coach Magnus Haglund said reaching the group stage would be like "winning the Allsvenskan" as Sweden's five UEFA Cup contenders resume action.

Swedes still dream of group stage

Swedes still dream of group stage

Four members of Sweden's five-team UEFA Cup contingent are still in with a chance of reaching the group stage after a testing night of European action.

Greek clubs share in glee

Greek clubs share in glee

AEK Athens FC led the way on a good night for Greek sides as they, Panionios NFC and second division Larissa FC all claimed first-leg victories.

Bayern among UEFA Cup bidders

Former European champions FC Bayern München, AFC Ajax, FK Crvena Zvezda and Hamburger SV are among the teams in action as the first round starts this week.

Five sides lead Swedish charge

Five sides lead Swedish charge

Swedish clubs are queueing up for UEFA Cup success this season, with no fewer than five of them in action on Thursday as 66 sides target group stage berths.

Bayern and Ajax given tough ties

Bayern and Ajax given tough ties

FC Bayern München will take on CF Os Belenenses in their first UEFA Cup tie for a decade while AFC Ajax were paired with NK Dinamo Zagreb in the first round.

Form guide

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HÄC Häcken 1-2 LIE Liepāja
2018/07/19 UEFA Europa League 19/07/2018
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LEI Leipzig 4-0 HÄC Häcken
2018/07/26 UEFA Europa League 26/07/2018
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HÄC Häcken 1-1 LEI Leipzig
2018/08/02 UEFA Europa League 02/08/2018
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AZ AZ Alkmaar 0-0 HÄC Häcken
2019/07/25 UEFA Europa League 25/07/2019
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HÄC Häcken 0-3 AZ AZ Alkmaar
2019/08/01 UEFA Europa League 01/08/2019