Dungannon Swifts' European Adventure: Irish Cup Champions Set to Face FC Vaduz in Uefa Conference League Qualifiers

Dungannon Swifts' European Adventure: Irish Cup Champions Set to Face FC Vaduz in Uefa Conference League Qualifiers

Dungannon Swifts, the Irish Cup champions, are set to face FC Vaduz from Liechtenstein in their first European match in nearly two decades. The draw for the Uefa Conference League's second qualifying stage was held recently. Cliftonville or St Joseph's will take on Shamrock Rovers, while Larne will play FC Sheriff Tiraspol or FC Prishtina if they advance past FRK Auda. Linfield may meet Qarabag if they beat Shelbourne in the Champions League qualifiers. The second round of Conference League qualifying matches will be played on July 24 and 31. Dungannon secured their European spot by defeating Cliftonville in a thrilling Irish Cup final. They have previous European experience, having participated in the Intertoto Cup in 2006 and the Uefa Cup in 2007-08. Irish Premiership clubs have the opportunity to follow in Larne's footsteps and reach the Conference League group stage.