Coleraine and Glentoran European ties to be broadcast

Fans of Coleraine and Glentoran will be able to watch their team's Europa League first qualifying round ties this Thursday.
By Steven Crawford
Published 25th Aug 2020, 15:05 BST
Updated 25th Aug 2020, 15:26 BST
James McLaughlin's goal secured Coleraine a tie against NK MariborJames McLaughlin's goal secured Coleraine a tie against NK Maribor
James McLaughlin's goal secured Coleraine a tie against NK Maribor

Both Danske Bank Premiership clubs are playing away from home with the Bannsiders travelling to Slovenia to face NK Maribor, and the Glens make the short trip to Scotland to take on Motherwell.

With supporters unable to travel they will still be able to watch the action as the teams confirmed the games will be broadcast live.

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Coleraine's tie is to be shown live on the BBC Sport website and app, kick-off 7.45pm.

Glentoran saw off HB Torshavn from the Faroe IslandsGlentoran saw off HB Torshavn from the Faroe Islands
Glentoran saw off HB Torshavn from the Faroe Islands

The Bannsiders progressed to the first qualifying round after they beat La Fiorita of San Marino 1-0.

Glentoran set up their tie with Motherwell thanks to their 1-0 win over HB Torshavn at The Oval.

Television and online streaming rights for the game at Fir Park have been awarded exclusively to Premier Sports.

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To watch the match Glentoran fans based in the UK can sign up to a £9.99 monthly package which they can subsequently cancel. That means that there a one-off cost of £9.99 to watch the match live.

Fans can also listen to radio commentary via BBC Scotland and BBC Northern Ireland Sport.

Related topics:BannsidersGlentoranEuropa LeagueColerainePremiership

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