Since 2021, the UEFA Conference League has been a fixture in the footballing calendar, serving as the third-tier competition of European club football.
In the short time since its inception, it has become a great tournament that has become a must-watch for football fans.
In this article, we look at the winners of the tournament ahead of a new name making it on the trophy, when Crystal Palace take on Rayo Vallecano in the final of the 2025/26 season.
The winners
2021/22 - Roma (Italy) 1-0 Feyenoord (Netherlands)
2022/23 - West Ham United (England) 2-1 Fiorentina (Italy)
2023/24 - Olympiacos (Greece) 1-0 Fiorentina (Italy), AET
2024/25 - Chelsea (England) 4-1 Real Betis (Spain)
Club and country power rankings
England has been the most dominant country in this competition, with two of the four winners being English clubs - West Ham and Chelsea.
This record could be extended if Crystal Palace beat Spanish side Rayo Vallencano on Wednesday, May 27.
Fiorentina are seen as one of the most unlucky clubs in the competition, being back to back finalist and losing both times.
Individual record breakers
Most Conference League goals: Mikael Ishak (Lech Poznań) - 13 goals
Most Conference League goals (including qualifying rounds): Arthur Cabral - 21 goals
Most goals in Conference League season: 2023/24 Ayoub El Kaabi (Olympiacos) – 11 goals
*Ismaila Sarr is the current top scorer in the 2025/26 season with nine goals. Since Crystal Palace will be in the final, Sarr has the opportunity to extend this record
The historic 2025 milestone
When Chelsea won the 2024/25 UEFA Conference League, they became the first club in football history to win the full set of major European trophies - the Champions League, Europa League, Conference League, and the Cup Winners' Cup.
FAQs
Which team won the first-ever UEFA Europa Conference League?
Roma.
Who is the all-time top scorer in the UEFA Conference League?
Mikael Ishak with 13 goals
Which club has reached the most Conference League finals without winning?
Fiorentina (2).
What historic milestone did Chelsea achieve by winning the 2025 final?
Chelsea became the first team to complete the set of major European trophies.
When and where is the 2026 UEFA Conference League final taking place?
Wednesday, May 27, at the Red Bull Arena in Leipzig, Germany.
Which country has produced the most Conference League champions to date?
England (2) - West Ham and Chelsea.
Why did UEFA drop the word "Europa" from the competition's name
UEFA removed the word 'Europa' from the name to enable further development for the competition as a stand-alone entity.