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Hibs aim to secure Conference League spot against Gent at home

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 21, 2026, 12:24 PM

Last updated Aug 21, 2026

Hibs aim to secure Conference League spot against Gent at home

Summary

Hibernian FC hosts Gent in the second leg of their Conference League play-off on August 24. The first leg ended goalless, with Hibs particularly strong defensively and nearly taking the lead with a missed penalty. Former player Scott Allan expresses confidence in Hibs' potential to succeed at Easter Road, citing the supportive home crowd as a significant advantage. Former Partick Thistle striker Kris Doolan also backs Hibs to advance, emphasizing their ability to perform well in front of a sellout crowd.

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By the Numbers

•First leg in Belgium ended 0-0.
•Owen Elding missed a crucial penalty for Hibs.
•Match set for August 24 at Easter Road.
•Hibs have a strong home advantage with a sold-out crowd.

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12:24 PMYahoo Sports — 'They'll smell blood' - Hibs backed to finish job at home

What they're saying

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Former Hibs midfielder Scott Allan is backing David Gray's side to make history by dispatching Gent at home on Thursday to reach the Conference League. The play-off tie is on a knife-edge after a goalless first leg in Belgium, where Hibs defended stoutly and could have won had Owen Elding's early penalty not been saved. "Obviously a slender scoreline and, yes, it would have been ideal to come back with a 1-0 win if Elding scores the penalty," said Allan.
— Yahoo Sports

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