The New Saints and Shkendija played out a goalless draw in the first leg of the UEFA Champions League 1st Qualifying Round on Tuesday, 8 July 2025. The match, officiated by Irish referee Robert Hennessy, kicked off at 18:00 UTC and finished with the same scoreline as the half-time score of 0–0. The result at Park Hall left the tie perfectly balanced ahead of the return fixture in North Macedonia.

For The New Saints, the clean sheet was a solid foundation to build upon in their quest to reach th...