The dates for the Conference League group phase matches:

• Matchday 1: 2 October 2025
• Matchday 2: 23 October 2025
• Matchday 3: 6 November 2025
• Matchday 4: 27 November 2025
• Matchday 5: 11 December 2025
• Matchday 6: 18 December 2025

The dates for the Europa League group phase matches:

• Matchday 1: 24 & 25 September 2025
• Matchday 2: 2 October 2025
• Matchday 3: 23 October 2025
• Matchday 4: 6 November 2025
• Matchday 5: 27 November 2025
• Matchday 6: 11 December 2025
• Matchday 7: 22 January 2026
• Matchday 8: 29 January 2026

Well, that wasn't too dramatic.

The show is over within the hour, and we now know who the English teams in Europe will be facing.

I have to say, that wasn't quite as eventful as yesterday, but still plenty to pick from it.

More reaction to come.

Crystal Palace group phase matches:

• AZ Alkmaar (H)
• Dynamo Kyiv (A)
• KuPs Kuopio (H)
• Strasbourg (A)
• AEK Larnaca (H)
• Shelbourne (A)

Crystal Palace have found out their first opponents.

They will host Dutch side AZ Alkmaar at some point in the league phase, which is a nice little tie.

To be honest, it's probably their toughest test because there are not many big names in the competition this year.

A reminder: there are only six matches in the Conference League groups, not eight, like the other UEFA competitions.

Erm... OK, Eden.

Hazard has just been asked about Chelsea youngster Estevao Willian looking up to him and wanting to emulate his success at Chelsea.

His response?

'They want to be like me, but they are not going to be like me.'

I mean, fair play. He was a baller, so he is most likely right, but I imagine that is not what he meant to say.

Right then, time for another draw.

The Europa League is already history, and we are onto the Conference League draw now.

They opened it up with five singers belting out a pop song, which was a very different vibe, and now there is another montage playing.

And now Eden Hazard has come out to help with the draw - he is suited and booted.

Could have had a shave, mind.

I have to be honest, I'm a little underwhelmed by this season's Europa League; there aren't many massive teams in it.

Both Aston Villa and Nottingham Forest have relatively decent group phase fixtures, with a couple of toughies in there.

Villa's toughest test has to be their scheduled visit to Fernerbahce.

The Turkish side may have just sacked Jose Mourinho, but the atmosphere will be incredibly hostile regardless of who is in charge.

That will undoubtedly be one to watch.

Nottingham Forest group phase matches:

• Porto (H)
• Real Betis (A)
• Ferencvaros (H)
• Braga (A)
• Midtjylland (H)
• Sturm Graz (A)
• Malmo (H)
• Utrecht (A)

Aston Villa group phase matches:

• Salzburg (H)
• Feyenoord (A)
• Maccabi Tel-Aviv (H)
• Fenerbahce (A)
• Young Boys (H)
• Basel (A)
• Bologna (H)
• Go Ahead Eagles (A)

Ohhh, another tasty tie.

Nottingham Forest fans, get the sun cream ready, as you will be flying to Spain to take on Real Betis at some point.

Some tough ties for Forest, so far.