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Hibernian loses first leg against Malisheva in Conference League

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 24, 2026, 1:07 PM

Last updated Jul 24, 2026

Hibernian loses first leg against Malisheva in Conference League

Summary

Hibernian faced Malisheva in the first leg of the Conference League second qualifying round on July 24, 2026, suffering a 2-0 defeat in Kosovo. The loss marked one of the worst results in the club's history, according to reports. Former player Cillian Sheridan urged fans not to rush to judgment, suggesting that the outcome of the two-legged tie should be assessed after the return match at Easter Road next week. Sheridan noted that conditions played a significant role in the match, making the defeat more understandable. Hibernian will need a strong performance in the second leg to advance in the tournament.

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By the Numbers

•Hibernian lost 2-0 to Malisheva in Kosovo.
•Cillian Sheridan advises patience before making judgments.
•Match conditions were challenging for Hibernian.
•The second leg will be held at Easter Road next week.

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1:07 PMYahoo Sports — Is it too soon to judge Hibs despite Malisheva defeat?

What they're saying

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Hibernian's European disappointment will be "instantly forgotten about" if they manage to get a big result when they welcome Malisheva to Easter Road next week. David Gray's side were beaten 2-0 in Kosovo on Thursday afternoon in the first leg of the Conference League second qualifying round, in one of the Edinburgh club's worst ever results. "I've been going back in my head to where I think you have to judge them at the end of the two games," he told the BBC's Scottish Football Podcast.
— Yahoo Sports

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