All qualifying routes
2026-27 European journey

Sheriff Tiraspol

Moldova · coefficient 20
UEL Q1 · Main path
Starts in
first qualifying round
Main path
Seed status
Drawn
If they win
Europa League second qualifying round · Main path
They advance to the next round.
If they lose
Conference League second qualifying round · Main path
Their European campaign continues there.
Official draw Q1 · Main path
The current tie

Sheriff Tiraspol vs Aluminij

Sheriff Tiraspol Drawn first
VS
Aluminij Opponent
Supporter briefing The picture can still change

The matchup looks favorable; the route beyond it is less settled

Favorable matchup. The conclusion combines the score, opponent field, route, seed consequence and country context.

  • Coefficient comparison favors this club
  • A loss moves the club into a lower competition
  • The result matters in a tight country race
  • Later opponents still depend on unresolved ties
Matchup
Favorable matchup
Five-year UEFA coefficient comparison; current-strength data is unavailable for at least one club.
Route value
Progression
Country stakes
High
A qualifying win adds 0.250 country points with a 4-club divisor
First-leg state
No first-leg result yet
Win: Europa League second qualifying round · Main path Lose: Conference League second qualifying round · Main path
Next draw: Unseeded side. The winner uses the club coefficient. 3 details still to be decided
See the complete route

These results can change who fills the opponent place.

3 details still to be decided
NK Aluminij Could change the route
How this was worked out

Five-year UEFA coefficient comparison; current-strength data is unavailable for at least one club.

Five-year UEFA coefficient: -15.106

Some opponents, draw places or seeding details will only become clear after the next result or UEFA draw.

Opponent football context

Aluminij

Domestic standing and form are kept separate from recent European match history.

European last five

Recent European results

  1. D
    0–0 Sheriff 2026-07-09 · UEL · First qualifying round
Sources
Recent participation

European stages reached

  1. 2026-27 · UEL First qualifying round 1 recent European match
Sources
Stages are based on recorded European campaigns; seasons without verified results are omitted.
The two routes

What happens after this tie?

Choose win or loss to see where the club goes next and who could be waiting.

After a win

They go to Europa League second qualifying round · Main path.

Place in the next draw Expected to be unseeded

The winner uses the higher coefficient from this tie: 20.

Calculated rank range 12-13; seeded cutoff 11.

Next opponent already drawn

UEFA can create smaller draw groups and apply restrictions, so the final eligible-opponent list may be narrower.

Club Side Coefficient
PAOK Drawn 48.250
PAOK 48.3
likely
48.250 seed
Continue the route
The route ahead

What happens if Sheriff Tiraspol win or lose?

The current opponent is drawn. Every later win and loss branch follows UEFA's 2026-27 transfer rules.

Win 3 ties to guarantee at least Conference League Even if every later tie is lost, the route still ends in the Conference League league phase.
Win 4 ties to guarantee at least Europa League Even if every later tie is lost, the route still ends in the Europa League league phase.
Current starting point Europa League first qualifying round · Main path
Win the tie Stay on the upward route
  1. 1
    Next destination Europa League second qualifying round · Main path
  2. 2
    Win again Europa League third qualifying round · Main path
  3. 3
    Win again Europa League play-off round · Main path
  4. 4
    Win again Europa League league phase
Lose the tie Drop down or exit Europe
  1. 1
    Immediate destination Conference League second qualifying round · Main path
  2. 2
    If the next tie is also lost Out of Europe
Current opponent

How the opponent ranks in Europe

The five-year UEFA ranking helps explain the draw and seeding. It does not predict the result.

NK Aluminij
Five-year coefficient
4.894
European club rank

NK Aluminij's coefficient is 15.106 lower.