Wednesday, October 7 is now emerging as a likely date for the showdown with Slovakia in Bratislava. Photo: Harry Murphy/SportsfileIreland's Euro 2020 play-off with Slovakia is set to take place in the first week of October, while the League of Ireland's four European contenders face one off ties in mid-August in plans that are expected to be ratified by UEFA's Executive Committee tomorrow. Meanwhile, the League of Ireland's four European representatives should have a clearer picture tomorrow although first three qualifying rounds in the Champions League and Europa League are set to be one-legged affairs with the draw determining who gets home advantage. Dundalk enter the Champions League, with Shamrock Rovers, Derry City and Bohemians in the Europa League draw. Vinny Perth's Dundalk side will be seeded in their draw, and also have a back-door route into the Europa League qualifiers if they lose out.

Source: Irish Independent June 17, 2020 01:30 UTC