Shelbourne learn possible third round Champions Lge tie
The draw was made at UEFA headquarters in Nyon this morning, ahead of Joey O'Brien's side hoping to cause a big upset to overcome the Azerbaijani side.
The Reds begin their second round tie at Tolka Park on Wednesday before travelling to Baku next week.
FCSB are the modern equivalent of Steaua Bucuresti, having changed name due to ownership issues, and would be favourites to progress to round three.
They reached the last 16 of last year's Europa League before losing to Lyon.
Ironically Shels came close to drawing FCSB in the first round, but were instead paired with Linfield.
Shels will also have a keen eye on the Europa League draw at 12pm which will inform them of a possible opponent should they lose to Qarabag.
Elsewhere Shamrock Rovers and St Patrick's Athletic will be in the third round draw of the Conference League at 1pm .
The Hoops are in Gibraltar this week to take on St Joseph's in the second round, while Pat's are at home to Estonian outfit Nomme JK Kalju.
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