Shkendija faces Hibernian in Conference League qualifying opener
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 5, 2026, 10:15 AM
Last updated Aug 5, 2026
Hibernian will host North Macedonia's Shkendija on August 6 in the first leg of the Conference League third qualifying round. After a comeback victory over Kosovo's Malisheva, where they won 4-3 on aggregate, Hibernian aims to secure another win. Shkendija, who has advanced through two rounds, defeated Gibraltar's Europa and Slovenia's Bravo, with significant contributions from players like Endrit Krasniqi and Marko Gjorgjievski. Last season, Shkendija reached the league phase of the Conference League before exiting in the knockout play-off round against Samsunspor.
- •Hibernian hosts Shkendija on August 6 in the first leg.
- •Hibernian won their previous tie 4-3 against Malisheva.
- •Shkendija advanced after defeating Europa and Bravo.
- •Key players for Shkendija include Endrit Krasniqi and Marko Gjorgjievski.
- •Last season, Shkendija reached the knockout play-off round.
- 10:15 AMYahoo Sports — Hibs' opponents Shkendija target successive league phase appearances
"Hibernian's reward for a thrilling comeback win over Kosovo's Malisheva is another Balkan assignment in the shape of North Macedonia's Shkendija. David Gray's side host the Macedonian First Football League runners-up in Thursday's Conference League third qualifying round first leg, after recovering from two down against Malisheva to win 4-3 on aggregate. Artim Pollozhani's side have come through two qualifying rounds.
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