Conference League | 25/26 season

This is the place for all the news and stories from the Conference League from the 2025/2026 season

The stories are from across the Super News network

Qualifying Rounds

Rapid Vienna 2 - 2 Dundee United 

They twice came back from behind to secure an impressive draw in the Austrian capital. Summer signings Max Watters and Zac Sapsford found the net as United stood firm against one of last season’s quarter-finalists.

UNA Strassen 0 - 1 Dundee United (Dundee United won 2-0 on aggregate)

A nervy victory over UNA Strassen in Conference League qualifying sealed Dundee  United's progression in Europe for the first time in 28 years.

Conference League 25 26 | - UNA Strassen 0 - 1 Dundee United

St Joseph's 0 - 4 Shamrock Rovers

Shamrock Rovers all but booked their place in the next round of the UEFA Conference League with a dominant first-leg victory over St Joseph’s in Gibraltar. 

A polished attacking display saw the League of Ireland champions dismantle their opponents, with three second-half goals in quick succession effectively ending the tie as a contest

How last year's Conference League was won

2025 Final Match Report | Real Betis 1 - 4 Chelsea 

Enzo Maresca’s bold tactical reshuffle and astute use of personnel steered Chelsea to victory over Real Betis in the Conference League final.

Conference League final celebrations

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