Motherwell's European Quest Hinges on Conference League Qualifiers Draw
Motherwell and Hibs are just two steps away from the League Phase of the Conference League competition, but they must first progress past their third-round qualifiers, which begin on August 6. The two Scottish Premiership sides will discover their potential opponents in the Conference League playoff draw, taking place on Monday, August 3, 2026, in Nyon, Switzerland.
What Happens Next?
The draw will determine the seeded teams and pairings, narrowing the pool down into smaller sub-groups. Motherwell will face HJK Helsinki in the third qualifying round, while Hibs will battle it out with KF Shkendija. The second legs will take place seven days later after the first leg.
Why It Matters for Motherwell
Motherwell's European quest is all or nothing in the Conference League, with no fallback if they don't make it out of the qualifying stage. The draw will be available on the UEFA website or their YouTube channel, starting from 7:30 am UK time on the day of the draw.
What Comes Next?
The Conference League playoff draw will take place on Monday, August 3, 2026, in Nyon, Switzerland. The seeded teams and pairings will be available on the UEFA website or their YouTube channel, starting from 7:30 am UK time on the day of the draw.
As of August 3, 2026, Motherwell are 4th in the Premiership, with 54 points from 33 games, and a recent form of 2W-1D-2L. They have scored 52 goals and conceded 29, with a goal difference of +23. They are 16 points behind leaders Heart Of Midlothian in the title race. Their last result was a 0-1 win over Hibernian on May 16, 2026. Currently, Apostolos Stamatelopoulos, Callum Hendry, Paul McGinn, and Stephen O'Donnell are sidelined.
