OFFICIAL: Noah become the first Armenian club to reach the European playoff stage

FC Noah have written their name into the history of Armenian football by becoming the first club from the country to qualify for the playoff stage of European competitions.

In Matchday 6 of the UEFA Europa Conference League league phase, Noah lost away to Dynamo Kyiv 0–2. Despite the defeat, the Armenian side finished 19th in the overall standings and secured a place in the Conference League playoffs.

After six matches, Noah collected 8 points, which proved sufficient to reach the spring stage of European competition. Thus, the Armenian club will play in the playoffs of a European tournament for the first time in history.

In the Conference League round of 32, Noah will face either Dutch side AZ Alkmaar or Slovenian club Celje, who finished the league phase in 14th and 13th places respectively.

The historic achievement was also commented on by the club itself. An emotional message to the fans was published on Noah’s official social media pages:

“What we dreamed of for many years, we achieved together. For the first time in history, an Armenian team has overcome the league / group stage of European competitions and earned a place in the qualification playoffs.

European spring is coming to Armenia.

Thank you to everyone who stood by our team throughout the journey — in difficult moments and during times of success.

Together — forward to the playoffs. Forward, Noah. Forward, Armenia!”

Noah’s qualification for the playoffs became a landmark event not only for the club, but for Armenian football as a whole, opening a new chapter in its European history.

UEFA Europa Conference League 2025/26 — Final Standings

The top 8 clubs qualified directly for the round of 16, while teams finishing from 9th to 24th place will compete in the round of 32.

Conference League Playoffs

Clubs finishing in places 1–8 advance directly to the Round of 16; the draw for this and the remaining matches will take place on February 27.

Clubs finishing in places 9–24 advance to the playoffs; the draw will take place on January 16.