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Robert Hynes

What TV channel and time is Motherwell v Sligo Rovers on tonight in the Europa Conference League?

Sligo Rovers travel to Scotland to face Motherwell in the first leg of their Europa Conference League second qualifying round clash.

The Bit O'Red defeated Welsh side Bala Town on penalties one week ago to advance to this stage and John Russell's side are expected to be roared on by a couple of hundred of their fans in the Scottish town.

Goalkeeper Ed McGinty was the hero in last week's shootout, but it remains to be seen if he will play against Motherwell with a move to Oxford United imminent.

READ MORE: Sligo Rovers goalkeeper Ed McGinty on verge of signing for League One club

Meanwhile, former Bohemians defender Ross Tierney is among those in the Motherwell squad as he looks to get his first taste of European football with the Steelmen after featuring for Bohs in the Europa Conference League last year.

Here's what you need to know:

Where and when is it?

The match takes place on Thursday, July 21 at Fir Park.

What time is kick-off?

The game is scheduled to get under way at 7.45pm.

A general view of Fir Park (Jeff Holmes)

What channel is it on?

The match is not being televised live, but Motherwell are streaming it for a cost of £12. You can purchase and watch the game here.

You can also follow live updates with The Irish Mirror's live blog.

Quotes corner

Motherwell defender Bevis Mugabi: “We know Sligo are a good team, they have some good threats and they are here in this round because they’re a good team.

“You’re not in Europe if you’re not a competitive team that can get results.

“But we feel we deserve to be on this stage as well for what we did last season. The players are excited about it and that’s important.

“We’re not blase. We see it as a real challenge but an exciting one.

“I always fully respect every opponent we come up against and every opponent, every team and every manager, because it’s a hard sport – especially at the pro level.

“Everyone has good analysis, good organisation, and motivated people and talent. We won’t be taking anybody we play lightly.”

Sligo Rovers midfielder David Cawley: "We need to have the belief in the group that we can take the game to them.

"Yes, it's on their home patch and it's a big stadium with a good home crowd.

"But we can take the game to them and hopefully we do this to bring something back to The Showgrounds."

Betting odds

Motherwell win: 2/5

Sligo Rovers win: 6/1

Draw: 3/1

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