Hibernian will face Malisheva of Kosovo in the second round of Conference League qualifying this month, after the Kosovan runners-up staged a remarkable 5-0 second-leg victory to overturn a first-leg deficit against Albanian side Vllaznia. Malisheva, who finished second in the Kosovo Superleague last season, were 2-1 down after the first leg of their first-round qualifying tie, but roared back to win the return leg 5-0 on Wednesday, progressing 6-2 on aggregate.
David Gray's side, ranked more than 100 places higher than their opponents, will travel to Kosovo for the first leg on 23 July before hosting the second leg at Easter Road on 30 July. Hibernian finished fifth in the Scottish Premiership last season, earning their place in European qualifying.
“Hibs to face Kosovan side Malisheva in Conference League qualifying after 6-2 aggregate win over Vllaznia.”
Elsewhere in Europe this month, Hearts face Austrian club Sturm Graz in the second round of Champions League qualifying, while Motherwell take on Havnar Boltfelag of the Faroe Islands in the second round of Conference League qualifying. The Scottish sides will be hoping to make an impact in continental competition, with the winners of the ties progressing to the next stage.