TNS to face Sabah as Welsh trio await Euro fate

Wales are currently ranked 54th in Uefa's association club coefficient rankings - with only San Marino sitting below them [FAW] The New Saints will face Sabah of Azerbaijan in the opening qualifying round of the 2026-27 Champions League. Craig Harrison's men won the Cymru Premier title for the fifth successive season last time out to once again be Wales' representatives in Europe's premier club competition. They will take on Sabah in Azerbaijan on either 7 or 8 July in the first round first leg, with the second leg to be played at Park Hall a week later. Masazir-based Sabah - who were formed in 2017 - are set to play in European competition for the fourth season in a row. The Owls won the Azerbaijan Premier League for the first time last season having finished nine points clear of 12-time champions Qarabag. The Saints have never reached the group stages of the Champions League, although they did progress into the group phase of the Conference League for the first time during the 2024-25 season, with their sole victory coming against Astana of Kazakhstan. Europe-bound Penybont's 'significant new investment' Striker Young rejoins Welsh champions TNS Connah's Quay, Caernarfon Town and Penybont all await the outcome of the Conference League first qualifying round draw, which takes place from 17:00 BST on Tuesday. The Nomads finished second in last season's Cymru Premier to book their place in Europe - with Rhys Griffiths' Penybont joining them courtesy of victory via the play-offs. Richard Davies' Canaries beat Flint Town United 3-0 at Newport's Rodney Parade in April to lift the Welsh Cup for the first time in their history and earn a spot in Europe for the second time in three seasons.