Linfield v Shelbourne LIVE stream info, score, from Champions League qualifier
Mipo Odubeko's goal is the difference between the sides heading into tonight's game in Belfast as he struck just before the hour mark at Tolka Park last Wednesday evening.
O'Brien's side looked the more threatening for large parts last week but, Linfield were knocking on the door late on and both sets of fans will feel the tie is right in the balance with a second round qualifier the reward for advancing through.
It's not the first time a team from the League of Ireland and the NIFL Premiership have met in Champions League qualifying action, with Glentoran taking on Waterford in the European Cup back in the 1970/71 season being the first.
Speaking ahead of the game, boss O'Brien said: 'The lads have earned the right to be at this level, they did it last year. Now it's about going out and making sure you have no regrets.'
Meanwhile, Linfield manager, David Healy said this week: 'We're still probably slightly behind the eight ball, but even if we had drawn last week, we still have to win the game.'
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