Get all the details for the upcoming UEFA Europa League clash between Real Sociedad and Bournemouth, including probable lineups, key stats, and streaming.
Match | Real Sociedad vs. Bournemouth |
Competition | UEFA Europa League |
Stage | League Phase |
Date | Thursday, September 17, 2026 |
Kickoff Time | 3:00 p.m. ET / 12:00 p.m. PT |
Stadium | Estadio Municipal de Anoeta |
TV Channel (US) | CBS Sports, Paramount+ (US) |
The two clubs, whose only previous encounters were a pair of friendlies, will now face off in a competitive European fixture as the new league phase of the 2026-27 tournament kicks off.
Real Sociedad enters the match looking to bounce back from a rocky start to their domestic season, which has seen them record three losses, two wins, and one draw. The Spanish side is eager for a positive European debut to erase the memory of their last league outing—a heavy 0-3 home defeat to Atlético Madrid.
A leaky defense has been the Achilles' heel for Pellegrino Matarazzo's squad so far. Having conceded 11 goals in the league, they currently have the third-worst defensive record in the division, behind only Elche (16 goals) and Rayo Vallecano (15).
The English visitors are known for their intense pressing and rapid transitions. Sociedad will need to be extremely careful in possession to avoid being caught on the counter-attack by their first European opponent of the season.
Head-to-Head Stats
This will be the first competitive meeting between the two sides. Their previous encounters were friendlies.
Real Sociedad has won just two of their six official matches this season.
Matarazzo's team has scored six goals while conceding 11.
Bournemouth has scored six goals and conceded seven in their respective fixtures.
Predicted Lineups
Real Sociedad: Marrero; Héctor Fort, Sarr, Pacheco, Gómez; Ochieng, Herrera, Soler, Guedes; Sucic, Oyarzábal.
Manager: Pellegrino Matarazzo
Injuries and Suspensions: Jon Aramburu (suspended), Álvaro Odriozola (injured).
Bournemouth: Michele Di Gregorio; Truffert, A. Silva, Hill, Smith; Scott, Adams; Tavernier, J. Kluivert; Evanilson.
Manager: Marco Rose
Injuries and Suspensions: Adli (injured), Milosavljevic (injured).
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