Football NewsBBC SportUnverified source· 5 Aug 2026
Motherwell and Hibs face European tests
Can Scottish clubs take another step towards the Conference League?
Motherwell
team
Competition
Conference League qualifying
Motherwell opponent
HJK Helsinki
Hibs opponent
Shkendija
Hibs venue
Easter Road
What happened. A podcast previews Motherwell's trip to HJK Helsinki and Hibs' home match against Shkendija in Conference League qualifying.
- Motherwell show belief and authority rarely seen from Scottish clubs in Europe.
- Hibs have had an up and down start and need consistency.
- Both matches are crucial for Scottish football's European ambitions.
The matches are significant for both clubs' European progress and domestic balance.
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