Hibs vs Partizan Belgrade selected for live TV coverage
A double by stalwart Martin Boyle gives the Leith outfit a significant advantage heading into Thursday night's game in the capital.
Sportscene will have full live coverage of the second leg from 7.45pm tomorrow evening, with kick-off at 8pm.
The show will be broadcasted on the BBC Scotland channel.
Should Hibs manage to progress beyond the tie, they will face either Legia Warsaw or AEK Larnaca in the play-off round of the Conference League, where they will battle it out for a place in the coveted league phase.
Louise Thornton, Head of Commissioning at BBC Scotland, said: 'We're delighted to bring this crucial European fixture to our audiences.
"Securing the rights to show Hibs v Partizan continues our commitment to showcasing Scottish clubs on the European stage and follows our coverage of other qualifiers this summer.
"This latest agreement builds on our portfolio of live football which includes Scotland international matches, Scottish Cup ties and regular live Friday night football from the Championship."
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