Paksi FC Prepares to Host Panathinaikos in Conference League Qualifier

The European football calendar is set to heat up as Hungary's Paksi FCTeam·Paksi FC prepares to host Greek giants Panathinaikos FC in the UEFA Conference League Second Qualifying Round. The crucial encounter is scheduled for Thursday, July 23, 2026, with kick-off at 1:00 PM UTC at the Fehérvári úti stadionVenue·Fehérvári úti stadion in Paks, Hungary. This fixture marks an early, significant step for both clubs in their aspirations for a deep run in the upcoming UEFA Conference League campaign.

Paksi FCTeam·Paksi FC enters this continental challenge following a strong domestic season. The Hungarian side concluded the 2025/26 Nemzeti Bajnokság ICompetition·Nemzeti Bajnokság I in an impressive third place, demonstrating "Very Good" form throughout their league campaign. They secured 15 wins, 8 draws, and 10 losses, scoring a total of 63 goals. Their recent form includes a notable 3-1 away victory against Diósgyőri VTKTeam·Diósgyőri VTK in their last recorded league match on May 16, 2026. Domestically, Paksi FCTeam·Paksi FC also reached the Round of 16 in the Magyar Kupa before their elimination.

Their opponents, Panathinaikos FC, finished fourth in the Greek Super League during the 2025/26 season, a performance rated as "Good." The Athens-based club recorded 14 wins, 10 draws, and 8 losses, with a total of 47 goals scored across their league fixtures. Panathinaikos's recent Super League results include a 2-2 draw with PAOK on May 17, a 1-0 defeat to Olympiacos Piraeus on May 13, and a 2-1 loss to AEK AthensTeam·AEK Athens on May 10. The Greek side also had a busy European schedule in the previous season, participating in the UEFA Europa LeagueCompetition·Europa League after an earlier exit from the UEFA Champions LeagueCompetition·Champions League Second Qualifying Round, and reached the semi-finals of the Greek CupCompetition·Greek Cup.

As this match is a direct knockout tie in the qualification phase, the stakes are high. The winning team will progress further in the UEFA Conference League, moving closer to securing a coveted spot in the competition's league phase. Both clubs will be eager to leverage their domestic performances as a springboard for European success, setting the stage for a compelling contest in Paks.