Dundalk drawn against Champions League debutants Riga

They won the Latvian league-and-cup double in 2018, and continue to lead the league this season - much like Dundalk in the League of Ireland.

Tue, 18 Jun, 2019 - 14:55

Stephen Barry

Dundalk will face Riga FC in the Champions League first qualifying round.

Vinny Perth's side will welcome the first-time Latvian champions to Oriel Park for the first leg, before a trip to the 9,000-capacity Skonto Stadium.

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