Hibernians were drawn with Shamrock Rovers of Ireland in the first qualifying round of the 2022/23 UEFA Champions League. The first leg will be played in Ireland. The draws were held on Tuesday at the House of European Football in Nyon, Switzerland.
First qualifying round first legs are scheduled for 5/6 July and the second legs for 12/13 July.
This will be the fourth time Hibernians will be facing a team from the Republic of Ireland. In 1979/80, Hibs were eliminated by Dundalk from the first round of the Champions Cup, losing 2-0 away from home and winning 1-0 at home. The following year, in the Cup Winners Cup, the Paolites defeated Waterford 1-0 at home but lost 0-4 in Ireland while in 2002/03, Hibernians qualified to the second qualifying round of the Champions League after beating Shelbourne 1-0 away from home following a 2-2 draw at Ta’ Qali.
Source: Malta Football
