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What channel is Hibs v Shkendija? TV and live stream details for Conference League clash How to watch Hibs v Shkëndija on Thursday night Hibs return to European action on Thursday night when they host Shkendija in the Conference League third qualifying round first leg. David Gray’s side will be aiming to take a healthy lead into the second leg in North Macedonia next week as they look to take one step closer to a first-ever appearance in the league phase of European competition. The winner of the tie will face IFK Gothenburg or Gent in the play-off round for a place in the Conference League proper. Hibs overturned a two-goal deficit to claim a 4-3 aggregate win over Kosovan side Malisheva in the previous round but lost their Scottish Premiership opener 2-1 to Motherwell at Easter Road at the weekend. Shkendija have already navigated two qualifying rounds, comfortably beating Gibraltar's Europa 6-0 on aggregate before overturning a first-leg deficit to defeat Slovenia's NK Bravo 4-3 on aggregate. Last season, Shkendija reached the league phase of the Conference League and progressed to the knockout play-off round, losing heavily on aggregate against Turkey's Samsunspor. Hibs v Shkendija match details The Conference League third qualifying round first leg between Hibs and Shkendija takes place at Easter Road, Edinburgh on Thursday, August 6, 2026. Kick-off is 8pm. Hibs v Shkendija TV channel The match has not been selected for live TV coverage in the UK. Hibs v Shkendija live stream The game will be streamed live in the UK via SolidSport. The game is available as a pay-per-view option, priced at £12. Details on how to access the stream, prices and how to sign up are available here. Hibs v Shkendija team news Hibs are carrying injury doubts over a number of key players – including all-time leading European goal scorer Martin Boyle who is nursing an achilles problem. Jamie McGrath and Nicky Cadden will still be missing although the creative playmakers are closer to recovery from injury. Attacking midfielder Callum Wright is expected to be back in the squad. Rocky Bushiri is out with a long-term injury while Joe Newell is a doubt. The match referee is Menelaos Antoniou, and the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) is Dimitris Solomou, both from Cyprus. Hibs 10/21, Draw 17/5, Shkendija 13/2 - via oddschecker.com. Comments Want to join the conversation? Please or to comment on this article.