FC Thun, the Swiss champions, will face the winner of the Polish side Lech Poznań and Faroe Islands' KI Klaksvik in the play-offs for the UEFA Europa League. The match is set for August 27, with Lech Poznań leading 1:0 from the first leg. The result of this match will determine whether Lech Poznań advances to the UEFA Europa League or faces Rigas FC in the UEFA Conference League.
FC Thun, founded in 1898, is a seasoned club with a rich history. In the last season of the Swiss Super League, the team unexpectedly won its first title, overcoming challenges from other strong teams like FC Basel and Young Boys Bern. The team's success was largely due to the coaching of Mauro Lustrinelli, who left for Union Berlin in the summer. FC Thun has undergone some changes, losing key players like Franz-Ethan Meichtry and Elmin Rastoder.
Currently, FC Thun is a young team, primarily composed of Swiss players, coached by Gian-Luca Privitelli. The team started the 2026/2027 season with a win, followed by a loss to Young Boys Bern, and then a victory over Vikingur Reykjavik in the qualifying rounds. They recently lost 2:3 in Iceland but won 3:0 at home, securing their place in the next round.
FC Thun initially competed in the Champions League qualifiers. In the second phase of the UEFA Champions League, they were not seeded and drew 1:1 with Dinamo Zagreb at home and lost 2:3 in Croatia. They were leading 2:0 after 22 minutes but lost two goals and a third in extra time. Their home ground, Stockhorn Arena, has nearly 10,000 seats and artificial turf, and Lech Poznań would play there on August 27.
The match against FC Thun will take place on August 27, with Lech Poznań having to win to avoid facing Rigas FC in the UEFA Conference League. The match will be played at Thun's home ground, Stockhorn Arena, which has nearly 10,000 seats and artificial turf.
