Coleraine and Linfield handed home draws in Europa League

Coleraine take on Motherwell who defeated Glentoran in the previous round

The Danske Bank Premiership club found out their opponents in Monday's draw at the House of European Football in Nyon, Switzerland.

The Bannsiders earned their meet up with Stephen Robinson's side following their penalty shoot-out win over Maribor in Slovenia last Thursday.

Linfield dropped into the Europa League after their narrow 1-0 defeat to Legia Warsaw in the Champions League qualifying round before before paired with their Maltese opponents.

Linfield have also been given a home draw

The qualifying round ties take place on 17 September, with extra time and a penalty shoot-out if required.

This season all qualifying ties will be single-leg matches behind closed doors.

Winners advance to the UEFA Europa League third qualifying round, the draw for which takes place on Tuesday.

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