Who will Chelsea play in the Uefa Conference League play-off?

CHELSEA start their Premier League campaign with a daunting clash against defending champions Manchester City on Sunday.

Once that game is done the Blues will have to immediately turn their attention to their European campaign.

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Chelsea start their Conference League campaign on August 22[/caption]

That’s because Enzo Maresca’s now know who they will be facing in their Uefa Conference League play-off.

Who will Chelsea face in the Uefa Conference League play-off?

Qualifying for the Uefa Conference League main draw has been in full swing for more than a month – the first phase started on July 11, just before the Euro 2024 final.

Chelsea will enter the competition at the play-off round, the FOURTH and final stage ahead of the group phase.

The draw for that round took place on August 5, with Chelsea drawn against either Swiss club Servette or Portuguese side Braga.

Those two teams were playing for a place in the Europa League on Thursday night, with the winner progressing and the loser facing Chelsea.

After a 0-0 draw in Portugal in the first leg, Braga won 2-1 to secure their place in the higher competition, Amine El Ouazzani and Roberto Fernandez on target.

Servette, who scored a late goal through Dereck Kutesa, now face a trip to Stamford Bridge next week – and jubilant Blues fans are now predicting a ’10-0 win’ against the Swiss Super League.

When do Chelsea start their Uefa Conference League campaign?

Man City come first on Sunday, of course, but the Blues will only have to wait until Thursday, August 22 to begin their European adventure.

The first leg will be played at Stamford Bridge – kick off is still TBC – with the second leg played away on Thursday, August 29.

It will be a busy start for Chelsea, who also travel to Wolves on August 25 and host Crystal Palace on September 1.

Should the Blues progress past Servette, the group phase takes place on August 30, with the first game is on October 3.