Icelandic opposition again for Hoops in Champions Lge

Shamrock Rovers have been paired with Vikingur Reykjavík from Iceland in the first round of qualifying for the Champions League.

The Hoops were seeded going into the draw.

It is the second year in a row that the Tallaght side have been drawn to face the champions of Iceland.

They were beaten last season by Breidablik in a disappointing European campaign.

Progressing to the second round would guarantee a third round Europa League qualifying tie as well as a play-off for the Conference League.

The loser of the first round Champions League encounter will drop to the second round of the Conference.

The tie with Vikingur will be played on 9/10 July and 16/17 July. The Icelandic team will play at home first.

Derry City and Shelbourne will be in the Europa Conference League first round qualifying draw at 3pm.

St Patrick’s Athletic will enter at the second round, with that draw taking place on Wednesday.

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