Irish Clubs Eye Key European Play-Off Clashes

Linfield and Shelbourne could meet again in the UEFA Conference League play-off round, following Shelbourne's recent victory over Linfield in Champions League qualifying. For the rematch to happen, Linfield must beat Vikingur and Shelbourne must lose to Rijeka in the Europa League third qualifying round, with the winner advancing to the lucrative Conference League group stage. Linfield previously received UEFA fines for fan misconduct during their last meeting with Shelbourne. Larne could also set up an all-Ireland play-off against Shamrock Rovers if both progress in their respective third-round fixtures. St Patrick's Athletic may qualify for a Conference League play-off if they defeat Besiktas. The upcoming fixtures highlight a potential month of high-profile cross-border matches for Irish clubs in European football.