Chelsea fans in blackout as UK TV snub Conference League clash
Blues' European return against Swiss side Servette not to be shown live on British television
Supporters left frustrated as they are unable to watch club's first European fixture of the season
Chelsea fans will be unable to watch their team's return to European football on television as their Conference League play-off clash against Swiss side Servette will not be broadcast in the UK.
The match, which takes place at Stamford Bridge on Thursday, will not be shown on any TV channel in the UK as the broadcast rights for the Conference League play-off round have not been sold.
This means that Chelsea fans will be unable to watch their team's first European fixture of the season as they look to secure a place in the group stages of the competition.
The Conference League is the third-tier European competition, below the Champions League and Europa League, and was introduced by UEFA in 2021.
Chelsea qualified for the competition after finishing eighth in the Premier League last season.
The Blues are one of the favorites to win the competition, which offers a place in the Europa League group stage to the winner.
However, Chelsea fans will be disappointed that they will not be able to watch their team's progress in the competition on television.
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