Shamrock Rovers lose 6-0 on aggregate in Europa League playoff

Ellen O'Donoghue

Shamrock Rovers must settle for a place in the group stage of the Conference League.

Stephen Bradley’s side lost 2-nil at home to PAOK tonight, losing their Europa League playoff 6-0 on aggregate.

Hearts also drop into the Conference League after tonight’s 1-0 defeat at Tynecastle, that saw them lose 2-0 to Plzen over two legs.

Larne have become the first side from Northern Ireland to secure group stage football.

Andy Ryan’s hat-trick saw them beat Lincoln Red Imps 3-1 at Inver Park, and 4-3 on aggregate.

Chelsea are potential opponents for Shamrock Rovers, despite a 2-1 defeat away to Servette tonight.

The Premier League club won the tie 3-2 on aggregate.

Kilmarnock took the lead at home to Copenhagen, but ultimately drew 1-1 at Rugby Park, losing the tie 3-1.