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Glentoran began their UEFA Conference League qualifying campaign with a 2-1 home defeat to Latvian champions RFS at The Oval. The result leaves the Northern Irish side with a one-goal deficit heading into the second leg.

Linfield suffered a 1-0 defeat against Nomme Kalju in the first leg of their 2026/27 UEFA Conference League first qualifying round tie, leaving them with a deficit to overcome in the return fixture.

Connah's Quay Nomads played out a 0-0 draw against Kosovan side FC Ballkani in the first leg of their UEFA Conference League first qualifying round tie, leaving the contest finely balanced ahead of the return fixture.

HJK Helsinki and Coleraine FC are set to clash in the second qualifying round of the UEFA Conference League, with the first leg scheduled for July 23 in Finland.

Heart of Midlothian face a demanding path to the new-look Champions League, starting with a second-round qualifier away to Sturm Graz in July. The tie follows last season’s final-day title setback and comes amid major changes on and off the pitch.