Shkendija took a significant step toward the UEFA Europa League group stage on Thursday, 21 August 2025, defeating Ludogorets 2–1 in the first leg of the Play-offs. The match kicked off at 18:00 UTC under the supervision of English referee Chris Kavanagh, with the home side going into the break level at 1–1 before securing the victory in the second half at their own ground.

For Shkendija, this win represented a major statement in their quest to reach the group stage of a European competition fo...