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The prize for such an impressive 2023/24 Scottish Premiership campaign for Kilmarnock is a place in the second qualifying round of the Europa League.
The draw is fast approaching for that round of the 2024/25 competition.
Here, we have answered all of the major questions ahead of the draw, as the Rugby Park outfit gets ready to take to the European stage again after a five-year absence.
Here is everything you need to know...
When is the Europa League second qualifying round draw?
The draw for the second qualifying round of the Europa League will take place on Wednesday, June 19.
It will commence at 12pm (BST).
It will be held at the House of European Football in Nyon, Switzerland.
Is the Europa League second qualifying round draw on TV & can I live stream it?
No, unfortunately, the draw will not be broadcast live on television.
TNT Sport holds the rights to showcase all European club competitions on their channels, however, this draw has not been selected.
The good news though, is that the draw will be available to live stream via UEFA.com on Wednesday at midday.
Who could Kilmarnock draw in the Europa League second qualifying round draw?
The Europa League second qualifying round draw has been split into a smaller group meaning Kilmarnock now know their five possible opponents.
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Seeded:
AFC Ajax (NED)
Molde FK (NOR)
SK Rapid Wien (AUT)
Trabzonspor A.Ş. (TUR)
Cercle Brugge KSV (BEL)
Unseeded:
MFK Ružomberok (SVK) - FC Tobol (KAZ)
KILMARNOCK FC (SCO)
Silkeborg IF (DEN)
FK Vojvodina (SRB)
KF Llapi 1932 (KOS) - Wisła Kraków (POL)
When are the 2024/25 Europa League qualifiers?
First qualifying round: July 11 & 18
SECOND QUALIFYING ROUND: July 25 & August 1
Third qualifying round: August 8 & 15
Play-offs: August 22 & 29
Will Kilmarnock be at home for the first or second leg?
There is ultimately no way of determining this before the draw.
While unseeded for the draw, with UEFA's qualifying rounds format, it is 50-50 when the home and away ties will be, although, the team picked out of the hat first in each fixture is likely to be the home side for the first leg.
UEFA will confirm fixture details shortly after the completion of the second qualifying round draw.
What happens if Kilmarnock lose their second qualifying round tie?
If Killie fail to win against their opponents over two legs, then it's not bad news.
In fact, Derek McInnes' side is very much in a win-win situation where if they progress, great, but if not, then they have the fallback of the Europa Conference League.
They will drop into the third qualifying round of that tournament should they be defeated in the Europa League.
So, regardless of the outcome, Killie will be involved in the third qualifying round draw on Monday, July 22, whether it be in the Europa League or Europa Conference League.
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