How can Brighton or Brentford qualify for Europe?

William Dobbie Updated: 25 May 25 10:24

Brighton and Brentford still have slim hopes of European qualification but they will need a favour from Chelsea should it happen.

Premier League

View Latest Odds

The Premier League concludes on Sunday and there is still a scenario where 10 teams will play European football in 2025/26.

Six English clubs will compete in next season's UEFA Champions League with Liverpool and Arsenal having already done enough to confirm their participation.

Three of Manchester City, Aston Villa, Newcastle, Chelsea and Nottingham Forest will join them with the final spot being taken up by either Manchester United or Tottenham Hotspur.

United & Spurs face off against each other in Wednesday's UEFA Europa League final in Bilbao with the winner earning Champions League football for next campaign.

Crystal Palace defeated Manchester City in the FA Cup - this brings with it Europa League football for 2025/26.

They will be joined by the team that finishes sixth in the Premier League.

(Odds will display when market is available)

It's fairly straightforward up until now... but this is where the complications begin.

Newcastle's EFL Cup win guaranteed at least Conference League football but they can still finish sixth, giving them access to the Europa League, of fifth, allowing them to play in the UEFA Champions League.

If Chelsea beat Real Betis in the Conference League, they will qualify for the Europa League.

But, Enzo Maresca's side can still qualify for the Champions League by finishing in the top-five of the Premier League.

Should Chelsea win the Conference League and finish seventh, that would open up a Conference League spot for the team that finishes eighth.

Brighton's 3-2 win over Liverpool on Monday means that they currently occupy that spot but Brentford can still overtake them on the final day.

Brentford conclude their season with a trip to Wolves whilst Brighton make the journey to North London where they face Tottenham.