Just two rounds away from the group stages of the 2026/27 Europa League, Shamrock Rovers know they will face Norwegian outfit Lillestrom next up, should they get through the third round of qualifying. Shamrock Rovers manager Stephen Bradley (right) and his son Josh. “From speaking to people in Albania, they tend to come and attack the game from the first minute. They have spent a lot of money, there’s a lot of investment, they really fancy their chances, I’m sure.” Progression to the next round would secure a minimum of Conference League group stages for the reigning SSE Premier Division champions, who have 10 league matches left and a seven-point cushion to play with this season.