Two League of Ireland clubs are set to play in league phase football in Europe in the same season for the first time.
Shelbourne advanced to the league phase of the Conference League thanks to a 5-1 aggregate win over Linfield after a 2-nil win on the night last night at Windsor Park.
And Shamrock Rovers also booked their place in the league phase after a nil-all draw against Santa Clara helped the Hoops to a 2-1 aggregate win.
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Rovers boss Stephen Bradley says it was a significant night for football in Ireland.
The draw for the league phase will take place today, with the first round of fixtures scheduled to take place in early October.
