Fiorentina learn UEFA Conference League play-off opponents
The Viola are participating in the competition for the fourth season in a row, having twice reached the Final, then the semi-final last term.
Once again, they must go through the play-off round before reaching the competition proper.
That will be played over two legs on August 21 and August 28.
Fiorentina path to the Conference League
LEICESTER, ENGLAND – AUGUST 03: Stefano Pioli gives instructions during the pre-season friendly match between Leicester City and ACF Fiorentina at The King Power Stadium on August 03, 2025 in Leicester, England. (Photo by)
UEFA held the Conference League play-off draw today, which decided that Fiorentina will face either FC Polissya or Paksi FC.
Polissya are a club side from Ukraine and Paksi hail from Hungary.
The two teams will face off first in another two-legged preliminary tie, on August 7 and 14, deciding who will go through for the next stage.
Fiorentina have the first leg away from home on August 21 and the return at the Stadio Franchi on August 28.
However, the venue for that home leg might be moved due to on-going restructuring work.
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