Who Is Playing Football Today – Fixtures, Times and Scores

Thursday, 19 March 2026, presents a packed schedule of European knockout football across two major competitions, though domestic league action in England, Spain, Italy, and Germany has entirely paused to accommodate these midweek fixtures. The UEFA Europa League and UEFA Conference League both host their Round of 16 second legs, while additional fixtures continue in Turkey and Brazil.

Football fans seeking live action today will find fifteen second-leg ties spanning the two European competitions, supplemented by domestic fixtures in the Turkish Super Lig and Brazilian Serie A. No NFL games are scheduled as the American football season operates from September through February.

What Football Matches Are On Today?

• Nottingham Forest hold a 1-0 aggregate lead over FC Midtjylland ahead of their Danish travels
• Aston Villa defend a narrow 1-0 advantage against French side Lille at Villa Park
• Crystal Palace face AEK Larnaca in Cyprus with scores level at 0-0 from the first leg
• Real Betis trail Greek side Panathinaikos 1-0 on aggregate and must overturn the deficit at home
• CONCACAF Champions Cup continues with LA Galaxy visiting Mount Pleasant Academy at 16:00 UTC
• English National League North fixture between Alfreton Town and Hereford kicks off at 19:45

What Time Do Football Matches Start Today?

Kickoff times span thirteen hours today, beginning with early afternoon action in Turkey and concluding with late-night fixtures in Brazil. All European competition times reflect UK local time.

Afternoon Fixtures: Turkey and CONCACAF

The Turkish Super Lig begins at 13:00 with Kayserispor hosting Fatih Karagümrük. Two additional Turkish fixtures follow at 17:00, with Besiktas facing Kasimpasa and Konyaspor meeting Gençlerbirligi. Across the Atlantic, the CONCACAF Champions Cup fixture between Mount Pleasant Academy and LA Galaxy kicks off at 16:00 UTC.

Evening Kickoffs: European Competitions

The main European block begins at 17:45 with four simultaneous Europa League matches and four Conference League ties. A second wave at 20:00 features the remaining three Europa League fixtures—including Aston Villa vs Lille—and four additional Conference League matches including Crystal Palace’s away leg in Cyprus.

Late Night: Brazilian Serie A

South American football concludes the day’s action with Grêmio vs Vitória at 22:00 UK time (18:00 local), followed by Flamengo vs Remo at 23:00 UK time (19:00 local). Several Brazilian matches have already concluded, with Santos falling 1-2 to Internacional and Vasco da Gama defeating Fluminense 3-2.

What Are the Live Football Scores Today?

Completed Brazilian Results

Several Serie A fixtures have already reached full time. Atlético Mineiro defeated São Paulo 1-0, while earlier results saw Santos lose 1-2 to Internacional and Vasco da Gama secure a 3-2 victory over Fluminense. Half-time scores for ongoing matches include Bahia leading Bragantino 2-0 and Palmeiras ahead of Botafogo 1-0.

European Competition Status

As of 09:00 UTC, no European matches had commenced. Live score updates for the Europa League and Conference League will become available as the 17:45 kickoffs approach. Sporting Life and LiveScore provide real-time updates as matches progress.

Today’s Complete Football Timeline

1. 13:00 UK — Kayserispor vs Fatih Karagümrük (Turkish Super Lig) — Source: Sporting Life
2. 16:00 UK — Mount Pleasant Academy vs LA Galaxy (CONCACAF Champions Cup) — Source: Live Soccer TV
3. 17:00 UK — Besiktas vs Kasimpasa (Turkish Super Lig) — Source: Football Critic
4. 17:00 UK — Konyaspor vs Gençlerbirligi (Turkish Super Lig) — Source: Football Critic
5. 17:45 UK — Europa League First Wave: Midtjylland vs Nottingham Forest, Lyon vs Celta de Vigo, Freiburg vs Genk — Source: Sky Sports
6. 17:45 UK — Conference League First Wave: Mainz vs Olomouc, AEK Athens vs Celje, AEK Larnaca vs Crystal Palace, Raków vs Fiorentina — Source: Sky Sports
7. 19:45 UK — Alfreton Town vs Hereford (National League North) — Source: Sky Sports
8. 20:00 UK — Europa League Second Wave: Aston Villa vs Lille, Porto vs Stuttgart, Betis vs Panathinaikos, Roma vs Bologna — Source: Sporting Life
9. 20:00 UK — Conference League Second Wave: Rayo Vallecano vs Samsunspor, Shakhtar vs Lech Poznan, Sparta Prague vs AZ, Strasbourg vs Rijeka — Source: Sporting Life
10. 22:00 UK — Grêmio vs Vitória (Brazilian Serie A) — Source: Sporting Life
11. 23:00 UK — Flamengo vs Remo (Brazilian Serie A) — Source: Sporting Life

What Fixture Information Is Confirmed vs Uncertain?

Why Are There No Premier League Games Today?

The absence of fixtures in England’s top flight, along with Germany’s Bundesliga, Spain’s La Liga, and Italy’s Serie A, reflects the established European competition calendar. These domestic leagues traditionally pause during midweek slots allocated for UEFA Europa League and Conference League rounds, allowing clubs involved in continental competition to prioritize knockout ties without fixture congestion.

This scheduling pattern occurs periodically throughout the season, particularly during the later stages of European tournaments when knockout fixtures demand midweek placement. The pause affects all clubs in these leagues, not merely those participating in Europe, to maintain fixture balance and prevent competitive disadvantage. Man Utd vs Grimsby – Historic Penalty Shootout Upset demonstrates how cup competitions traditionally slot into these domestic breaks.

Sources and Data Verification

Fixtures and odds data compiled from verified sporting databases indicate no top-tier domestic league fixtures scheduled for 19 March 2026, with European competitions occupying the midweek calendar.

— Aggregated from Sporting Life and Sky Sports

Brazilian Serie A results: Santos 1-2 Internacional (FT), Vasco da Gama 3-2 Fluminense (FT), Mineiro 1-0 São Paulo (FT). The Збірна Англії з футболу 2026 provides a comprehensive overview of today’s football fixtures.

— Sporting Life Fixtures

Summary of Who Is Playing Football Today

Nineteen March 2026 delivers a concentrated schedule of European knockout football, with seven Europa League and eight Conference League second legs forming the core of the day’s action. Turkish and Brazilian leagues provide additional fixtures, while England’s top tier and other major European divisions rest. For complete scorecards and ongoing coverage, see Mumbai Indians vs Punjab Kings Match Scorecard – MI Wins by 9 Runs for comparative sporting schedules.

Frequently Asked Questions