Opponents and Match Dates for Noah Revealed

Following the conclusion of the UEFA Europa Conference League group stage, it has been confirmed that Armenia's champion FC Noah, ranked 19th, will continue their quest in the transitional playoff phase.

Contrary to earlier calculations, the new format includes a draw element. According to UEFA regulations, the teams occupying the 19th and 20th positions (Noah and Drita) form one pairing, with their opponents determined by a draw between the teams placed 13th and 14th (Celje and AZ Alkmaar).

Thus, Noah’s opponent will be one of these two clubs:

• Celje (Slovenia) – ranked 13th.
• AZ Alkmaar (Netherlands) – ranked 14th.

The final opponent will be revealed during the official draw, which is scheduled to take place on January 16.

The dates for the matches have also been announced. The transitional playoff games will be held in early 2026:

• First match – February 19 or 20.
• Return match – February 26 or 27.