Salzburg vs AC Milan takes place on Thursday, 15 October 2026, in the UEFA Europa League league phase. The match kicks off at 18:45 CEST (16:45 UTC) at Red Bull Arena in Salzburg, Austria. Salzburg started their European campaign with a victory, while Milan arrive looking for their first points after an opening defeat.
This Salzburg vs Milan preview covers the teams’ recent European results, previous meetings, team news and the areas of the pitch that could shape the game. Follow the Salzburg vs AC Milan live score on SportPesa Score for goals, match events, confirmed lineups and available match statistics.
Salzburg vs AC Milan match details
| Detail | Information |
| Competition | UEFA Europa League 2026/27 – league phase, Matchday 2 |
| Date | Thursday, 15 October 2026 |
| Kickoff | 18:45 CEST / 16:45 UTC |
| Venue | Red Bull Arena, Salzburg, Austria |
| Previous European results | Levski Sofia 0–1 Salzburg; Milan 0–2 Benfica |
The Europa League uses a 36-team league phase rather than the former four-team group format. Each club plays eight different opponents, making every result part of the same overall standings. For more about the modern European competition format, explore our guide to the 2026/27 UEFA competitions.
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Salzburg vs AC Milan recent form
Salzburg began the 2026/27 Europa League with a 1–0 away win against Levski Sofia on 17 September. That clean-sheet victory gave the Austrian side three points before welcoming Milan for their second league-phase fixture.
AC Milan opened with a 2–0 home defeat to Benfica on 16 September. The scoreline makes this visit to Austria an early opportunity to recover points, although a single European match is not enough to define either club’s wider form. For more background on the Italian club, explore our AC Milan team profile.
These contrasting starts make Salzburg vs AC Milan a useful test of how Salzburg manage possession and pressure at home, and how Milan respond after conceding twice in their first European outing.
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Salzburg vs AC Milan team news and lineups
The Salzburg vs AC Milan team news will determine which players are available and how both sides approach the midfield contest. Salzburg could look to maintain the defensive organisation that helped them win at Levski Sofia, while Milan may reconsider their attacking combinations after failing to score against Benfica.
The Salzburg vs AC Milan lineups are confirmed through the official matchday announcements. Until those teams are released, no starting XI, injury absence or suspension should be treated as certain. Follow SportPesa Score for Salzburg vs Milan lineup updates alongside the live score and match timeline.
Salzburg vs Milan head-to-head (H2H) record
The Salzburg vs Milan H2H record includes four previous UEFA Champions League matches. Milan won three and drew one; Salzburg have yet to beat the Italian club in those meetings.
| Previous UEFA Champions League meetings | Record |
| Milan wins | 3 |
| Draws | 1 |
| Salzburg wins | 0 |
| Most recent meeting | Milan 4–0 Salzburg, 2 November 2022 |
| Previous match in Salzburg | Salzburg 1–1 Milan, 6 September 2022 |
The teams also played in the 1994/95 Champions League. Those historical results provide context for the fixture, but the 2026/27 squads and circumstances are different. Milan’s earlier record is not a prediction of the next result.
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Key matchups and tactical outlook
Salzburg’s defensive shape and their ability to regain the ball will be worth watching, particularly after keeping a clean sheet in their Europa League opener. When the home side wins possession, the speed and accuracy of their next pass could influence how often they attack an unsettled defence.
For Milan, moving the ball through midfield without exposing large spaces during transitions is an important part of the Salzburg vs AC Milan tactical matchup. The visitors will want more attacking output than they produced against Benfica, while also protecting their defence when Salzburg break forward.
The first goal could change how each side manages the match, but neither the scoreline nor the final result should be assumed from the opening round alone.
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Salzburg vs AC Milan FAQs
When is Salzburg vs AC Milan?
The Europa League fixture is scheduled for Thursday, 15 October 2026, with kickoff at 18:45 Central European Summer Time (16:45 UTC).
Where is Salzburg vs AC Milan being played?
At Red Bull Arena in Salzburg, Austria.
What happened in the teams’ first Europa League matches?
Salzburg beat Levski Sofia 1–0 away, while AC Milan lost 2–0 at home to Benfica.
What is the Salzburg vs Milan head-to-head record?
Across four previous Champions League meetings, AC Milan have three wins and one draw. Salzburg have no wins in that series.
Where can I check the Salzburg vs AC Milan confirmed lineups?
Check the official team announcements and follow SportPesa Score for fixture-specific lineup and live-score updates.
Conclusion
Salzburg vs AC Milan brings together two clubs with different starts to the 2026/27 Europa League. Salzburg have three points and a clean sheet from their opening match, while Milan are looking to respond to defeat against Benfica. Their previous European meetings favour Milan, but the latest team selections and the contest in midfield will shape the match on the day.
Keep up with the Salzburg vs AC Milan result, live score and match statistics on SportPesa Score and follow the UEFA Europa League standings as the competition continues.
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