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BBC News
15 hours ago
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- BBC News
Hibernian learn next potential opponents in Europe - tell us your views
Hibernian will face Norwegian side Fredrikstad in the Europa League third qualifying round should they defeat a favourable draw for David Gray's side, should they negotiate a tricky test against qualified for the third qualifying round by winning the 2024 Norwegian Cup. They beat Molde in the finished sixth in Eliteserien last season, but have crucially already played 13 games of this league season, and currently sit eighth with six wins, three draws and six defeats. Should Hibs lose to Midtjylland, they drop into the Conference League and will face either Oleksandriya of Ukraine or Partizan Belgrade of finished second in the Ukrainian Premier League for the first time last season, which earned them this spot in the Conference dropped down from the Europa League following their defeat to Cypriot side AEK Larnaca on fans, what do you make of the draw? Give us your thoughts here.
The National
15 hours ago
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- The National
Hibs and Dundee United learn who they'll face in Euro draws
Hibs face the tough test of Danish side Midtjylland at the Europa League second qualifying round, the first leg taking place away from home this Thursday. The draw for the third stage was carried out earlier and should David Gray's side make it through, they would then get Norwegians Fredrikstad FK. Read more: Lose and they would drop into the Conference League. The Easter Road men have now learned they would face Ukrainians Olexandriya or Serbs Partizan Belgrade in the third round of Conference League qualifying. Dundee United were also in the draw for that and if they can get past Luxembourg side UNA Strassen in the second round, they would then be up against Decic from Montenegro or Rapid Vienna.
Scotsman
15 hours ago
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- Scotsman
Hibs next Europa League opponents if they defeat Midtjylland revealed following UEFA draw
Return to Scandinavia on cards for David Gray's men Sign up to our Football newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... Hibs have discovered who they will face in the next round of Europe League qualifying if they defeat FC Midtjylland. David Gray's side face the Danes in the second qualifying round with the first leg away at MCH Arena in Herning on Thursday followed by the return home leg at Easter Road seven days later. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad The draw for the third qualifying round was made at the House of European Football in Nyon, Switzerland on Monday with Hibs among the seeded clubs due to Midtjylland's coefficient ranking. Hibs are battling to secure qualification for the Europa League. (Photo by VALENTIN FLAURAUD/AFP via Getty Images) | AFP via Getty Images There were various possibilities for Hibs which included potential trips to Switzerland, Slovenia, Cyprus, Romania or Austria. However, they have been handed a possible return to Scandinavia with the winner of their tie against Midtjylland having been drawn to face Norwegian outfit Fredrikstad. Fredrikstad finished sixth in the Eliteserien last season, and are sitting eighth after 16 matches in the current campaign, but qualified for the Europa League by virtue of winning the Norwegian Cup, defeating Molde in the final. They have never faced Scottish opposition before. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad The Europa League third qualifying round ties take place on August 7 and August 14, with the draw for the play-off round being held on Monday, August 4.
Daily Record
16 hours ago
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- Daily Record
Hibs learn Europa League draw fate as they face Norwegian side if they beat Midtjylland
Hibs take on the Danes this week and will set up a tie with Fredrikstad if they emerge victorious Hibs have been drawn against Fredrikstad if they beat Midtjylland in Europa League qualifying. David Gray 's team kick off their second qualifying round tie with the away leg in Denmark this week before the return leg at Easter Road on Thursday July 31. It's a tough draw but Gray has been clear he fancies their chances and they now have the added incentive of knowing who they will face if they can reach the third round. After today's draw in Nyon it's been announced the winner of Hibs and Midtjylland will take on Norwegian side Fredrikstad. If Hibs are unsuccessful then they drop into the Conference League section where one of the following teams lie in wait depending on the draw for that competition later this afternoon. Beşiktaş or Shakhtar Donetsk Oleksandriya (Ukraine) or Partizan Beograd (Serbia) Novi Pazar (Serbia) or Jagiellonia Białystok (Poland) Arda Kardzhali 1924 (Bulgaria) or HJK Helsinki (Finland) Hammarby (Sweden) or Charleroi (Belgium) Baník Ostrava (Czech Republic) or Legia Warsaw (Poland). But they aren't thinking about the worst case scenario at this stage with Gray confident they can do the business against the Danes. He told Sky Sports: "It's a difficult draw but one the players need to look forward to, I'm certainly looking forward to it, the fans will be looking forward to it - we all really need to look fHibs have been drawn against Fredrikstad if they beat Midtjylland in Europa League qualifying. David Gray 's team kick off their second qualifying round tie with the away leg in Denmark this week before the return leg at Easter Road on Thursday July 31. It's a tough draw but Gray has been clear he fancies their chances and they now have the added incentive of knowing who they will face if they can reach the third round. After today's draw in Nyon it's been announced the winner of Hibs and Midtjylland will take on Norwegian side Fredrikstad. If Hibs are unsuccessful then they drop into the Conference League section where one of the following teams lie in wait depending on the draw for that competition later this afternoon. Beşiktaş or Shakhtar Donetsk Oleksandriya (Ukraine) or Partizan Beograd (Serbia) Novi Pazar (Serbia) or Jagiellonia Białystok (Poland) Arda Kardzhali 1924 (Bulgaria) or HJK Helsinki (Finland) Hammarby (Sweden) or Charleroi (Belgium) Baník Ostrava (Czech Republic) or Legia Warsaw (Poland). But they aren't thinking about the worst case scenario at this stage with Gray confident they can do the business against the Danes. He told Sky Sports: "It's a difficult draw but one the players need to look forward to, I'm certainly looking forward to it, the fans will be looking forward to it - we all really need to look forward to it. "There's a real feel-good factor around the club. "We've demonstrated already that we're a very good side, there's a reason why we finished where we did in the league, the run we went on doesn't happen by accident. "We've got a very good group of players here who are constantly trying to get better. "We know we need to keep improving, that we don't rest on our laurels. There are a lot of improvements still to come but this is what you want to do when you come to this football club. "The opportunity to try and play in Europe and test yourself against top teams. "We're definitely going to be tested, we need to be at the very top of our game but are we capable of getting a result? Absolutely. And we'll be going there with a game-plan and belief to try and get into the next round." Tune in to Hotline Live every Sunday to Thursday and have your say on the biggest issues in Scottish football and listen to Record Sport's newest podcast, Game On, every Friday for your sporting fix, all in bitesize chunks. orward to it. "There's a real feel-good factor around the club. "We've demonstrated already that we're a very good side, there's a reason why we finished where we did in the league, the run we went on doesn't happen by accident. "We've got a very good group of players here who are constantly trying to get better. "We know we need to keep improving, that we don't rest on our laurels. There are a lot of improvements still to come but this is what you want to do when you come to this football club. "The opportunity to try and play in Europe and test yourself against top teams. "We're definitely going to be tested, we need to be at the very top of our game but are we capable of getting a result? Absolutely. And we'll be going there with a game-plan and belief to try and get into the next round." Tune in to Hotline Live every Sunday to Thursday and have your say on the biggest issues in Scottish football and listen to Record Sport's newest podcast, Game On, every Friday for your sporting fix, all in bitesize chunks.
Scottish Sun
16 hours ago
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- Scottish Sun
Hibs learn Europa League qualifying fate as third round opponents revealed
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) HIBS have learned who they will face in the Europa League third round qualifier - should they knock out FC Midtjylland. David Gray's men are up against it in the second round as they face the Danish club who once ended Celtic's chances of qualifying for the Champions League - just four years ago. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 1 David Gray's man have discovered their fate Credit: Andrew Barr This time they'll return to Scotland - but Edinburgh this time - to take on the Easter Road club to begin their Europa League journey. The two sides will meet this week in Denmark with the first leg taking place on Thursday, followed by the return leg in Leith seven days later. It's a very tricky tie for Hibs which leaves them considered as heavy underdogs to progress. But should they pull it off then things could just get a bit easier for them. That's because the winner takes a seeded spot for the third round qualifier, meaning they have been drawn against an opponent with a LOWER coefficient ranking than Midtjylland. The draw has now been made and the winner of the tie between Hibs and Midtjylland will take on Fredrikstad of Norway in the next stage over two legs. The first leg will be played on Thursday, August 7 with the return leg scheduled for seven days later on August 14. If Hibs/Midtjylland were NOT seeded for the draw then they could have found themselves paired with a major European club such as Braga, PAOK or Legia Warsaw who all enter at this stage. Keep up to date with ALL the latest news and transfers at the Scottish Sun football page
