Sunderland Europa League Odds: Black Cats Face AC Milan in Historic Tie
Sunderland have gone from League One to the San Siro in just four years, and Friday's Europa League draw handed them about as eye-catching a return to European football as they could have wished for.
Regis Le Bris' side secured their place in the league phase after finishing seventh in the Premier League last season, their first campaign back in the top flight since 2017.
It also marks Sunderland's first appearance in a UEFA club competition since the 1973/74 Cup Winners' Cup, making this a remarkable chapter in the club's recent rise.
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Sunderland Europa League Winner Odds
Sunderland face a daunting challenge in the Europa League, but punters can check the latest Sunderland Europa League betting odds to see how the Black Cats are rated against the competition.
Sunderland's Europa League Group Matches
Sunderland face a fascinating set of Europa League group matches, including a headline trip to AC Milan and a series of tough tests as they return to European competition.
| Opponent | Venue |
|---|---|
| AZ Alkmaar | Home |
| AC Milan | Away |
| Dinamo Zagreb | Home |
| Anderlecht | Away |
| Jagiellonia Bialystok | Home |
| Lech Poznan | Away |
| Levski Sofia | Home |
| Torreense | Away |
The standout tie is a trip to the San Siro to face AC Milan, a seven-time European Cup winner and a fixture that would have seemed unthinkable to Sunderland fans just four years ago in League One.
Wearside will also get its own headline night when Dutch side AZ Alkmaar visit the Stadium of Light for Sunderland’s European home bow.
What Happens Next
Sunderland open their league-phase campaign at home to AZ Alkmaar, with kick-off times to be confirmed by UEFA.
Matchday 1 across the competition runs 16-17 September 2026.
