Shamrock Rovers go to Slovenia tonight to meet NK Celje for the very first time as both are seeking to progress to the main stage of the newly reformed Europa League this season.

The Hoops checked out of the Champions League last week by virtue of losing over two legs to Sparta Prague. Rovers dropped into the Europa League qualifiers after they were condemned to a 6-2 aggregate defeat to the Czechian side in the Champions League second-round qualifiers at the end of July, having previously beaten Vikingur Reykjavik 2-1 on aggregate in the first round

NK Celje also dropped down into the Europa League qualifiers after they suffered a 6-1 aggregate defeat over two legs to Slovan Bratislava in the Champions League second-round qualifiers, with a 1-1 first-leg draw followed by a heavy 5-0 defeat down to ten men away from home.

Here's all you need to know about the tie:

Where is the game on?

The match takes place at Z'dežele Stadium in Celje, Slovenia.

What time is the game?

The match will kick off at 7:15 PM.

What TV channel is it on and can I stream it?

The game has not been selected for terrestrial TV broadcast.

However, it will be able to be streamed live online on Solidsport for €10.

Team news

Stephen Bradley's side could be boosted by the return of their top scorer Johnny Kenny, who has scored 10 goals in his last 16 appearances and is looking to make a return to the squad following a knock.

As for Celje, defender Damjan Vuklisevic is suspended following his red card in the second-leg defeat to Slovan Bratislava, they will also assess the fitness of midfielder Tamar Svetlin who has missed the last two matches for the Slovenian outfit.

Betting odds

NK Celje - 1/2

Draw - 3/1

Shamrock Rovers - 9/2

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