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Europa League draw made

St Patrick's Athletic will go up against Russia side Krylya Sovetov in the next round of the Europa League, if they overcome Valletta in the second leg.

Pat's drew the first leg 1-1 at Richmond Park and travel to Malta for the return next week.

Derry meanwhile could face CSKA Sofia of Bulgaria if they manage to overcome Skonto Riga from Lativa. Derry drew 1-1 away on Thursday evening in the first leg.

All third round qualifying ties to be played on 30 July and 6 August.

Across the water, Fulham boss Roy Hodgson could be set for a return to Finland. The Cottagers, who will play in Europe for the first time in seven years, were drawn to play either Finnish side HJK Helsinki or Lithuanian outfit FK Vetra

And New Aberdeen boss Mark McGhee will have to wait to discover the opposition he will face in his first competitive game in charge after the Dons were drawn against either Czech Republic club Sigma Olomouc or Fram, who currently sit eighth in the Icelandic league.

 
RTÉ.ie Sport: St Patrick's Athletic celebrate their equaliser against Valletta
St Patrick's Athletic celebrate their equaliser against Valletta
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