Hibernian to face Malisheva in Conference League qualifying round
BBC Football • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 15, 2026, 4:42 PM
Last updated Jul 15, 2026

Hibernian will compete against Malisheva of Kosovo in the second round of Conference League qualifying. Malisheva advanced after turning around a first-leg deficit against Vllaznia, winning 5-0 in the second leg to secure a 6-2 aggregate victory. Hibs, ranked significantly higher than Malisheva, will play the first leg away on July 23 and host the second leg at Easter Road on July 30. This matchup marks an important step in Hibernian's European campaign this summer.
- •Hibernian finished fifth in the Scottish Premiership last season.
- •Malisheva were runners-up in the Kosovo Superleague last season.
- •Malisheva won their first-round tie against Vllaznia 6-2 on aggregate.
- •First leg scheduled for July 23, second leg on July 30.
- 4:42 PMBBC Football — Hibs to face Kosovan side Malisheva in Europe
"Hibernian will face Malisheva in the second round of Conference League qualifying later this month after the Kosovan outfit beat Albanian side Vllaznia 6-2 on aggregate.
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