The Europa League play-off draw has been made (AFP via Getty)Nottingham Forest will play Fenerbahce in the Europa League play-offs, while Celtic will meet Stuttgart. Sean Dyche’s side finished 13th in the Europa League league phase and will now face Turkish side Fenerbahce for a place in the Europa League last-16 where they will play either Real Betis or FC Midtjylland. Aston Villa are already through to the Europa League last-16 and they will either PAOK, Celta Vigo, Lille or Red Star Belgrade. The first leg of the Europa League play-offs will be played on February 19, with the return legs played a week later on February 26. Europa League play-off draw Ludogorets vs FerencvarosGNK Dinamo vs GenkCeltic vs StuttgartBrann vs BolognaPanathinaikos vs Viktoria PlzenPAOK vs Celta VigoFenerbahce vs Nottingham ForestLille vs Red Star BelgradeAfter the play-off round finishes, the draw for the Europa League last-16, quarter-finals and semi-finals will take place on February 27.

Source: Metro January 30, 2026 12:35 UTC