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Hibernian progresses to play-off round of Conference League

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 14, 2026, 5:19 PM

Last updated Aug 14, 2026

Hibernian progresses to play-off round of Conference League

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Hibernian drew 0-0 against Shkendija in Skopje on August 14, 2026, advancing 2-1 on aggregate to the play-off round of the Conference League. Jason Kerr emphasized the confidence gained from the clean sheet and solid defensive efforts in high heat. Hibs, under Kerr's leadership, aim to reach the league stage for the first time. They will next face Belgian side Gent in Belgium before playing Partick Thistle in the Premier Sports Cup on August 20, 2026.

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•Hibernian drew 0-0 in Skopje against Shkendija.
•They won 2-1 on aggregate to progress.
•Kerr highlights confidence gained from a clean sheet.
•Next, Hibs will face Gent in the Conference League.
•Hibs have a Premier Sports Cup tie against Partick Thistle.

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5:19 PMYahoo Sports — Play-off progress builds confidence for Hibs - Kerr

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Jason Kerr believes a clean sheet away to Shkendija can provide the platform Hibernian to reach the league stage of the Conference League. Hibs drew 0-0 in sweltering conditions in Skopje, progressing 2-1 on aggregate to reach the play-off round for the second successive season, with Belgian side Gent their seeded opponents. "It's going to take a lot, but I'm fully confident in the players we've got in the dressing room," said Kerr.
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Yahoo SportsAug 14, 2026, 5:19 PM
Play-off progress builds confidence for Hibs - Kerr
Jason Kerr believes a clean sheet away to Shkendija can provide the platform Hibernian to reach the league stage of the Conference League. Hibs drew 0-0 in sweltering conditions in Skopje, progressing 2-1 on aggregate to reach the play-off round for the second successive season, with Belgian side Gent their seeded opponents. "It's going to take a lot, but I'm fully confident in the players we've got in the dressing room," said Kerr.

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