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Sunderland and Bournemouth Draw AC Milan in Europa League

8/29/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Sunderland will travel to Italy to face AC Milan in the Europa League.
Sunderland’s first European campaign occurs since the 1973-74 season.
Bournemouth will host AC Milan at the Vitality Stadium in its debut European season.
Bournemouth’s participation marks the club’s first ever appearance in European competition.
The Europa League final will be played in Frankfurt on 26 May 2027.

History

Historical Context

In 1973 Sunderland, six-time league champions, won the FA Cup, earning their first European entry in the 1973-74 Cup Winners’ Cup where they reached the second round. Over fifty years later, Sunderland and Bournemouth will debut in the 2027 Europa League, facing AC Milan in England and Italy, a step that could widen English clubs’ presence in UEFA competitions.

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Story summary

Sunderland will travel to Italy to face AC Milan in the Europa League.
Sunderland’s first European campaign occurs since the 1973-74 season.
Bournemouth will host AC Milan at the Vitality Stadium in its debut European season.
Bournemouth’s participation marks the club’s first ever appearance in European competition.
The Europa League final will be played in Frankfurt on 26 May 2027.

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