Anderlecht faces FC Sheriff in Conference League third qualifying round

Anderlecht faces FC Sheriff in Conference League third qualifying round. The first leg at Lotto Park will be played on Thursday, August 7.

What happened?

Anderlecht was eliminated in the Europa League and is now picked up in the third qualifying round of the Conference League. FC Sheriff Tiraspol will be the opponent of Anderlecht.

Why is this important for Anderlecht?

Sheriff finished second in the Moldovan top division last season. The Moldovans lost in the second qualifying round of the Europa League in two matches against Utrecht.

What's next?

The return match in Moldova will follow a week later. Anderlecht and Sheriff met in the Champions League qualifying round in 2001. In the first leg, Anderlecht won 4-1 at home.