Bohemians progressed past Ballkani via a penalty shootout on Thursday night as they made it to the third qualifying round of the UEFA Conference League. The full photo gallery from Pristina can be viewed here. They scored all five penalties in the shootout win and they will face Midtjylland in Tallaght Stadium next Thursday night.
What happened?
Bohemians secured a penalty shootout win against Ballkani, progressing to the third qualifying round of the UEFA Conference League.
Why it matters for Bohemians
The win marks a significant milestone for Bohemians, who will now face a tough test against Midtjylland in the next round.
What comes next?
Bohemians will face Midtjylland in Tallaght Stadium next Thursday night, looking to secure a spot in the UEFA Conference League.
Bohemians are currently 3rd in the Premier Division, with 43 points from 25 games. They have scored 40 goals and conceded 27, with a goal difference of +13. They are 8 points behind leaders Shamrock Rovers in the title race. Their recent form has been WWWLL, with a loss in their last game against Ballkani. Their next fixture is against Galway United at home on August 2nd.
League standing: 3rd in Premier Division, 43 pts, 12W-7D-6L from 25 games, recent form WWWLL.
Goals this season: 40 scored, 27 conceded (+13 goal difference).
Title race: 8 points behind leaders Shamrock Rovers.
Last result: Ballkani 3-2 Bohemians (2026-07-30).
Recent form (last 1): 0W-0D-1L (L, most recent first).
Next fixture: vs Galway United (at home, 2026-08-02) (7th in the table).
