Rangers, Kilmarnock, and St Mirren Learn European Draw Opponents

Rangers' European Journey: Upcoming Qualifying Rounds

The Scottish football club Rangers is set to face off against either Dynamo Kyiv or FK Partizan in the third qualifying round of the prestigious UEFA Champions League.

Matchup Details

The two potential opponents, Dynamo Kyiv and FK Partizan, will clash in their qualifying match this Tuesday. The first leg will be held in Poland, as Dynamo Kyiv is currently unable to play in Ukraine, while the return leg is scheduled for next Wednesday in Belgrade, Serbia.

Rangers' First Leg

Rangers, managed by Philippe Clement, is expected to play their first leg away on either August 6 or 7. Their home match will take place at Hampden Park due to construction delays at their Ibrox Stadium, which is not ready for the beginning of the season.

Consequences of Defeat

If Rangers do not succeed in the third qualifying round or the play-off round, they will enter the Europa League for the second consecutive season.

Kilmarnock's European Aspirations

Kilmarnock will face either Molde FK or Silkeborg IF in the Europa League third qualifying round, provided they can overcome Cercle Brugge.

Upcoming Matches

Derek McInnes' team will host the Belgian side at Rugby Park this Thursday, with the second leg scheduled in Bruges next week.

Season Kickoff

Kilmarnock will start their Scottish Premiership campaign on August 4 against the reigning champions, Celtic, broadcast live on Sky Sports.

St Mirren's Return to European Competition

St Mirren is set to play either Go Ahead Eagles or SK Brann in the Conference League third qualifying round, contingent upon their success against Valur.

First Leg Matches

The first leg of their second qualifier takes place in Iceland this Thursday, with the reverse fixture hosted in Paisley next Thursday, marking a return to European competition for St Mirren since 1987.

Premiership Opener

If St Mirren progresses, they will play their first leg at home before traveling to either the Netherlands or Norway, beginning their Premiership season at home against Hibernian on August 4.

Celtic and Hearts: European Fixtures

Celtic, the reigning Scottish Premiership champions, have already secured their place in the Champions League. They anticipate the league-phase draw on August 29.

Hearts' Play-Off Entry

Hearts will enter the Europa League at the play-offs, with the draw scheduled for August 5, assuring them European group-stage football in either the Europa League or, if they do not succeed, the Conference League.

Sky Sports Coverage of Scottish Football

Sky Sports will extensively cover the Scottish Premiership and Scottish Women’s Premier League starting from the 2024/25 season, featuring up to 60 live games across its channels.

Robust Digital Presence

The Sky Sports News channel will provide 24/7 coverage of Scottish football, complemented by a digital presence on SkySports.com and the Sky Sports app, including exclusive features and live blog coverage.

Social Media Engagement

Sky Sports maintains robust visibility across various social media platforms, with the bespoke page @ScotlandSky serving as the dedicated home for all Scottish football content.

Weekly Highlights

Fans can look forward to weekly highlights from the cinch Premiership, broadcast on Sky Sports Football.

Final Thoughts

As the Scottish football season approaches, clubs like Rangers, Kilmarnock, and St Mirren prepare for European competitions. With robust support from broadcasters like Sky Sports, fans can expect exciting matchups and extensive coverage of all the thrilling action.