Bournemouth learn their UEFA Europa League fate

The Cherries will play European football for the first time in their history this season, as they prepare for the UEFA Europa League.

Marco Rose's side have learned their eight opponents for the league phase of the competition, with their first fixture coming on September 10.

The Cherries, who were in pot three, will face two teams from each pot. Four matches will be played at the Vitality Stadium, while four will be played away from home.

They will face:

(H) AC Milan

(A) Real Sociedad

(H) Viktoria Plzeň

(A) Sparta Praha

(H) Sturm Graz

(A) Celta Vigo

(H) Hapoel Be'er Sheva

(A) Lillestrøm

Kick-off times and the order in which Bournemouth will play their opponents are yet to be confirmed, but it will be known soon.

Their European adventure will be an exciting one for the Cherries, with the Premier League outfit hoping to match Aston Villa's achievement last season in the competition and lift the trophy.

Fellow Premier League sides Crystal Palace and Sunderland are also playing in the Europa League this season. Other big names in the competition outside of England include AC Milan, Juventus, Olympique Lyon, Olympique Marseille, Benfica and Bayer Leverkusen.