Shkendija and The New Saints played to a 1–1 draw on Tuesday, 15 July 2025, in the first leg of the UEFA Champions League 1st Qualifying Round. The match kicked off at 18:00 UTC with Sayat Karabaev of Kazakhstan serving as referee. The score was level at 1–1 at half-time, leaving the tie finely balanced ahead of the return fixture.

For Shkendija, the draw at home meant they failed to secure the first-leg advantage they needed against the Welsh champions. A win would have put them firmly...