Brighton vs AEK Athens LIVE: Roberto De Zerbi’s Seagulls set for first-ever European game – kick-off time, team news and how to follow
Brighton will play their first-ever European fixture on Thursday night as they host AEK Athens in the Europa League.
The Seagulls have never played in a European competition before but qualified after an incredible campaign last season, finishing sixth in the Premier League.
Roberto De Zerbi has his team playing above all expectations and he will now lead them on a journey they haven’t experienced before.
It won’t be an easy task though, as De Zerbi’s side have been handed a glamorous but difficult draw, being placed in Group B alongside Athens, Marseille and Ajax.
However, they head into the group stage on a high after humiliating Manchester United at Old Trafford, coming away with an impressive 3-1 win.
This Europa League Group B clash will take place on Thursday, September 21.
Kick-off at the Amex Stadium is scheduled for 8pm.
The game will be broadcast live on TNT Sports 1.
Fans can watch the game on television or you can stream the match on the Discovery+ website or via the app.
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Brighton made six changes for their win over Man United and they are likely to make more for their Europa League opener.
Evan Ferguson could be handed a start after coming off the bench at Old Trafford and the same can be said for Barcelona loanee Ansu Fati.
Both Pervis Estupinan and Solly March missed that game but could return to the matchday squad on Thursday evening.
Julio Enciso and Jakub Moder remain sidelined with long-term injuries.
As for AEK Athens,
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