Summary

  • Conference League group-stage draw

  • Villa in group with AZ Alkmaar, Legia Warsaw and HSK Zrinjski

  • Aberdeen get Eintracht Frankfurt, PAOK and HJK Helsinki

  • Earlier: Europa League group-stage draw

  • Brighton in group with Ajax, Marseille and AEK Athens

  • Liverpool with LASK, Union St-Gilloise and Toulouse

  • Rangers get Real Betis, Sparta Prague and Aris Limassol

  • West Ham to face Olympiacos, Freiburg and TSC

  1. How does the draw work?published at 12:14 British Summer Time 1 September 2023

    The 32 clubs have been separated into four pots, determined by their seeding.

    The draw will be made with one side from each pot making up eight groups.

    As usual, at this stage of the competition, sides from the same country can't face each other.

    That means all three Premier League sides will avoid each other, but Brighton and Rangers could meet, as they are in separate pots.

    A general view of the screen showing the names of teams sectioned into pots during the UEFA Europa League 2023/24 Group Stage Draw.Image source, Getty Images
  2. 'Liverpool will be in the mix'published at 12:14 British Summer Time 1 September 2023

    John O'Shea on who can make it to the final: "I think Liverpool will be in the mix. They have to be one of the favourites. Brighton will definitely surprise a few teams."

  3. Postpublished at 12:14 British Summer Time 1 September 2023

    Right, we are getting ready for the draw...almost there.

  4. Postpublished at 12:11 British Summer Time 1 September 2023

    Former Republic of Ireland defender John O'Shea, who won the Champions League with Manchester United, joins the group on stage.

    He has fond memories of the final venue in Dublin...

  5. Postpublished at 12:08 British Summer Time 1 September 2023

    Cameroon midfielder Stephane Mbia - two-time Europa League winner with Sevilla - brings the trophy on to the stage...

    Special Guest, Stephane Mbia during the UEFA Europa League 2023/24 Group Stage Draw.Image source, Gett
  6. Postpublished at 12:06 British Summer Time 1 September 2023

    Great scenes from last year's final, when Sevilla pipped Roma to the title on penalties.

    What price a British side could be enjoying similar success in the Dublin Arena come 22 May? More on that later...

  7. Postpublished at 12:03 British Summer Time 1 September 2023

    We are under way.

    Football Focus presenter Alex Scott is hosting proceedings alongside Matt Smith at the Grimaldi Forum in Monaco.

    Cue Uefa goals montage...

    The UEFA Europa League trophy is seen prior to the 2023/24 Group Stage Draw.Image source, Getty Images
  8. Full list of teamspublished at 12:00 British Summer Time 1 September 2023

    So let’s get started shall we?

    The draw for the Europa League will begin shortly in Monaco.

    Here is a full list of the teams that have made it this far:

    Pot 1: West Ham United, Liverpool, Roma, Ajax, Villarreal, Bayer Leverkusen, Atalanta, Rangers

    Pot 2: Sporting Lisbon, Slavia Prague, Rennes, Olympiacos, Real Betis, LASK, Marseille, Qarabag

    Pot 3: Molde, Brighton & Hove Albion, Sheriff Tiraspol, Union St-Gilloise, Freiburg, Sparta Prague, Maccabi Haifa, Sturm Graz

    Pot 4: Toulouse, AEK Athens, TSC, Servette, Panathinaikos, Rakow Czestochowa, Aris Limassol, Hacken

  9. Deadline day diversionpublished at 11:59 British Summer Time 1 September 2023

    We know that it is transfer deadline day, but the wild speculation and rumour can wait for an hour or so while we get into these draws.

    Remember that the window will be open until 23:00 BST, so move straight back to our dedicated deadline day live page once this is over.

  10. Conference League draw to followpublished at 11:55 British Summer Time 1 September 2023

    We will also bring you the draw for the Europa Conference League group stage from 13:30 BST, which will include British sides Aston Villa and Aberdeen.

  11. Good morningpublished at 11:51 British Summer Time 1 September 2023

    The Europa League draw awaits for West Ham - as winners of last season’s Conference League.

    They are joined in the 32 teams in this year's group stage by Premier League rivals Liverpool and Brighton, as well as Rangers from the Scottish Premiership.

  12. Postpublished at 11:48 British Summer Time 1 September 2023

    The homecoming party wasn't bad either...

    Declan Rice with the Europa Conference League trophy on the bus during the club's homecoming paradeImage source, Getty Images
    West Ham fans at the club's homecoming parade after winning the Europa Conference LeagueImage source, Getty Images
    Former West Ham captain Declan Rice and manager David Moyes present the Europa Conference League trophy to fans during the club's homecoming paradeImage source, Getty Images
  13. Postpublished at 11:45 British Summer Time 1 September 2023

    Remember these scenes, West Ham fans? Fancy a bit more of that?

    Jarrod Bowen scores the winner for West Ham against Fiorentina in the Europa Conference League finalImage source, Getty Images
    Jarrod Bowen, his West Ham team-mates and fans celebrate his winner in the Europa Conference League finalImage source, Getty Images
    West Ham lift the Europa Conference League trophyImage source, Getty Images