Shkendija secures win against Vardar before Hibs rematch
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 12, 2026, 2:24 PM
Last updated Aug 12, 2026
FK Shkendija claimed a 2-0 victory against Vardar in the North Macedonian top flight over the weekend. This win places Shkendija second in the league on goal difference after two matches. They are preparing for the second leg of their third qualifying round tie against Hibernian, having lost the first leg 2-1 at Easter Road. Hibernian will travel for the return leg this week, aiming to secure a spot in the Conference League play-off round.
- •Shkendija wins 2-0 against Vardar in North Macedonian league.
- •Shkendija is second in the league after two matches.
- •Hibernian defeated Shkendija 2-1 in the first leg last week.
- •Hibernian will face Shkendija in the second leg this week.
- •Hibs could meet IFK Goteborg or Gent if they progress.
- 2:24 PMYahoo Sports — Shkendija boss targets fast start to overturn Hibs advantage
- 2:50 PMYahoo Sports — Shkendija win before Hibs second leg clash
"Shkendija will aim to make a fast start in intense heat on Thursday, says head coach Artim Pollozhani, as the North Macedonian side look to wipe out Hibernian's first-leg advantage. David Gray's men take a narrow 2-1 Conference League qualifying lead with them to Skopje and travel buoyed by a late victory at Rangers on Sunday. "Hibs start the game with an advantage so we want to score early," says the Shkendija boss.
"Hibernian's Conference League opponents FK Shkendija were 2-0 winners away to Vardar in the North Macedonian top flight at the weekend. The victory means Shkendija are second in the league on goal difference after two league games. Hibs beat Shkendija 2-1 at Easter Road on Thursday in the first leg of their third qualifying round tie as they prepare to travel for the return leg this week.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 12, 2026, 2:24 PMShkendija boss targets fast start to overturn Hibs advantage
Shkendija will aim to make a fast start in intense heat on Thursday, says head coach Artim Pollozhani, as the North Macedonian side look to wipe out Hibernian's first-leg advantage. David Gray's men take a narrow 2-1 Conference League qualifying lead with them to Skopje and travel buoyed by a late victory at Rangers on Sunday. "Hibs start the game with an advantage so we want to score early," says the Shkendija boss.
- Yahoo SportsAug 10, 2026, 2:50 PMShkendija win before Hibs second leg clash
Hibernian's Conference League opponents FK Shkendija were 2-0 winners away to Vardar in the North Macedonian top flight at the weekend. The victory means Shkendija are second in the league on goal difference after two league games. Hibs beat Shkendija 2-1 at Easter Road on Thursday in the first leg of their third qualifying round tie as they prepare to travel for the return leg this week.
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