Thursday Football Schedule — 25 September 2025
Welcome to Omyzd | Omzyd’s complete guide to today’s matches. It’s a stacked Thursday featuring the UEFA Europa League under the lights, two blockbuster derbies in the Qatar Stars League, headline action from the Roshn Saudi League, and a fierce night in Algeria’s top flight. Set your reminders and settle in for a packed evening of football.
UEFA Europa League — Matchday 1 (25 September 2025)
Aston Villa vs Bologna
- Competition: UEFA Europa League — League Phase, Matchday 1.
- Kick-off Time: 19:00 UTC.
- Stadium: Villa Park, Birmingham.
- TV Channel: beIN SPORTS (MENA) | TNT Sports (UK) | Paramount+ (USA).
- Commentator: TBC.
Brief Preview: Villa’s intensity at Villa Park meets Bologna’s compact structure and clever rotations. Expect high pressing from the hosts and quick vertical breaks from the visitors as both sides look to stamp their authority early in the phase.
Local times: 21:00 CEST / 20:00 London / 22:00 Cairo & Riyadh & Doha / 23:00 Abu Dhabi / 20:00 Algiers.
Young Boys vs Panathinaikos
- Competition: UEFA Europa League — League Phase, Matchday 1.
- Kick-off Time: 19:00 UTC.
- Stadium: Stadion Wankdorf, Bern.
- TV Channel: beIN SPORTS (MENA) | TNT Sports (UK) | Paramount+ (USA).
- Commentator: TBC.
Brief Preview: The Swiss champions relish fast transitions on home turf, while the Greens bring disciplined midfield control and set-piece threat. Margins could be thin in a game decided by pressing traps and second balls.
Local times: 21:00 CEST / 20:00 London / 22:00 Cairo & Riyadh & Doha / 23:00 Abu Dhabi / 20:00 Algiers.
Salzburg vs Porto
- Competition: UEFA Europa League — League Phase, Matchday 1.
- Kick-off Time: 19:00 UTC.
- Stadium: Red Bull Arena, Wals-Siezenheim.
- TV Channel: beIN SPORTS (MENA) | TNT Sports (UK) | Paramount+ (USA).
- Commentator: TBC.
Brief Preview: Salzburg’s youthful press meets Porto’s European nous. If the Austrians set the tempo, Porto’s game management and wide quality will be tested across ninety intense minutes.
Local times: 21:00 CEST / 20:00 London / 22:00 Cairo & Riyadh & Doha / 23:00 Abu Dhabi / 20:00 Algiers.
Utrecht vs Lyon
- Competition: UEFA Europa League — League Phase, Matchday 1.
- Kick-off Time: 19:00 UTC.
- Stadium: Stadion Galgenwaard, Utrecht.
- TV Channel: beIN SPORTS (MENA) | TNT Sports (UK) | Paramount+ (USA).
- Commentator: TBC.
Brief Preview: Galgenwaard can be a cauldron, and Lyon’s ball progression must be crisp to avoid counter-punches. Midfield balance and full-back duels will frame the story here.
Local times: 21:00 CEST / 20:00 London / 22:00 Cairo & Riyadh & Doha / 23:00 Abu Dhabi / 20:00 Algiers.
Rangers vs Genk
- Competition: UEFA Europa League — League Phase, Matchday 1.
- Kick-off Time: 19:00 UTC.
- Stadium: Ibrox Stadium, Glasgow.
- TV Channel: beIN SPORTS (MENA) | TNT Sports (UK) | Paramount+ (USA).
- Commentator: TBC.
Brief Preview: A classic Ibrox European night where intensity and set pieces often swing momentum. Genk’s crisp combinations between the lines could make this a technical, high-energy encounter.
Local times: 21:00 CEST / 20:00 London / 22:00 Cairo & Riyadh & Doha / 23:00 Abu Dhabi / 20:00 Algiers.
Stuttgart vs Celta
- Competition: UEFA Europa League — League Phase, Matchday 1.
- Kick-off Time: 19:00 UTC.
- Stadium: MHPArena, Stuttgart.
- TV Channel: beIN SPORTS (MENA) | TNT Sports (UK) | Paramount+ (USA).
- Commentator: TBC.
Brief Preview: The Bundesliga side’s vertical surges face a possession-minded Spanish outfit. Transition defense will be vital, with both teams dangerous when the game stretches.
Local times: 21:00 CEST / 20:00 London / 22:00 Cairo & Riyadh & Doha / 23:00 Abu Dhabi / 20:00 Algiers.
Lille vs Brann
- Competition: UEFA Europa League — League Phase, Matchday 1.
- Kick-off Time: 16:45 UTC.
- Stadium: Decathlon Arena — Stade Pierre-Mauroy, Villeneuve-d’Ascq.
- TV Channel: beIN SPORTS (MENA) | TNT Sports (UK) | Paramount+ (USA).
- Commentator: TBC.
Brief Preview: Lille’s wing play and overlapping full-backs meet a resilient Norwegian side. Expect the hosts to probe patiently and force overloads in the half-spaces.
Local times: 18:45 CEST / 17:45 London / 19:45 Cairo & Riyadh & Doha / 20:45 Abu Dhabi / 17:45 Algiers.
Go Ahead Eagles vs FCSB
- Competition: UEFA Europa League — League Phase, Matchday 1.
- Kick-off Time: 16:45 UTC.
- Stadium: De Adelaarshorst, Deventer.
- TV Channel: beIN SPORTS (MENA) | TNT Sports (UK) | Paramount+ (USA).
- Commentator: TBC.
Brief Preview: A historic Romanian powerhouse visits a tight Dutch ground where atmosphere matters. The hosts’ intensity versus the visitors’ experience sets up a compelling tactical duel.
Local times: 18:45 CEST / 17:45 London / 19:45 Cairo & Riyadh & Doha / 20:45 Abu Dhabi / 17:45 Algiers.
Qatar Stars League — Week 6 (Thursday 25 September 2025)
Al Rayyan vs Al Gharafa
- Competition: Qatar Stars League — Week 6.
- Kick-off Time: 18:00 local (Doha) | 15:00 UTC.
- Stadium: Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium.
- TV Channel: Alkass Sports | beIN SPORTS MENA.
- Commentator: TBC.
Brief Preview: A classic Doha rivalry where tempo swings fast. Al Rayyan’s front line thrives on early service, while Al Gharafa’s structured buildup and midfield rotations can tilt control in their favor.
Local times: 18:00 Doha & Riyadh / 18:00 Cairo / 19:00 Abu Dhabi / 16:00 Algiers / 16:00 London / 15:00 UTC.
Al Sadd vs Al Duhail
- Competition: Qatar Stars League — Week 6.
- Kick-off Time: 20:00 local (Doha) | 17:00 UTC.
- Stadium: Jassim Bin Hamad Stadium.
- TV Channel: Alkass Sports | beIN SPORTS MENA.
- Commentator: TBC.
Brief Preview: The country’s biggest modern clash pits Al Sadd’s fluid attacking patterns against Al Duhail’s direct incision. Midfield pressing and quick switches of play will decide which giant lands the statement win.
Local times: 20:00 Doha & Riyadh / 20:00 Cairo / 21:00 Abu Dhabi / 18:00 Algiers / 18:00 London / 17:00 UTC.
Roshn Saudi League — Thursday 25 September 2025
Al Hilal vs Al Okhdood
- Competition: Roshn Saudi League.
- Kick-off Time: 21:00 local (Riyadh) | 18:00 UTC.
- Stadium: Kingdom Arena, Riyadh.
- TV Channel: SSC Network | Shahid (regional streaming).
- Commentator: TBC.
Brief Preview: The star-studded hosts lean on width and fast combinations around the box, while the visitors will aim for compact spacing and quick counterattacks. Expect sustained pressure from the home side and a test of resilience for the newcomers.
Local times: 21:00 Riyadh & Doha / 21:00 Cairo / 22:00 Abu Dhabi / 19:00 Algiers / 19:00 London / 18:00 UTC.
Algerian Ligue Professionnelle 1 — Round 6 (Thursday 25 September 2025)
JS Kabylie vs MC Alger
- Competition: Ligue 1 — Round 6.
- Kick-off Time: 21:00 local (Algeria) | 20:00 UTC.
- Stadium: Stade Hocine Aït Ahmed, Tizi Ouzou.
- TV Channel: Domestic broadcast TBA.
- Commentator: TBC.
Brief Preview: One of Algeria’s great rivalries brings noise and needle. Kabylie’s intensity at home faces MC Alger’s experience and set-piece edge in a contest where momentum can flip in moments.
Local times: 21:00 Algiers / 22:00 London? — actually 21:00 Algiers aligns with 20:00 UTC / 21:00 London (BST) / 23:00 Cairo & Riyadh & Doha / 00:00 Abu Dhabi.
USM Alger vs MC El Bayadh
- Competition: Ligue 1 — Round 6.
- Kick-off Time: 17:00 local (Algeria) | 16:00 UTC.
- Stadium: Stade Omar Hamadi, Algiers.
- TV Channel: Domestic broadcast TBA.
- Commentator: TBC.
Brief Preview: USMA’s quick wide play and aggressive counter-press face a disciplined El Bayadh side that can frustrate with narrow spacing. Early goals could open this up rapidly.
Local times: 17:00 Algiers / 18:00 London / 19:00 Cairo & Riyadh & Doha / 20:00 Abu Dhabi / 16:00 UTC.
CR Belouizdad vs CS Constantine
- Competition: Ligue 1 — Round 6.
- Kick-off Time: 17:00 local (Algeria) | 16:00 UTC.
- Stadium: Stade du 20 Août 1955, Algiers.
- TV Channel: Domestic broadcast TBA.
- Commentator: TBC.
Brief Preview: CRB’s front press meets CSC’s tidy midfield patterns. Expect a territorial battle with set plays and second-phase balls deciding key moments.
Local times: 17:00 Algiers / 18:00 London / 19:00 Cairo & Riyadh & Doha / 20:00 Abu Dhabi / 16:00 UTC.
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