Shelbourne in Skopje, the scene of Ireland horror shows under Mick McCarthy

Stadium issues at home in Tetovo has necessitated the fixture being switched to the capital, staged at the plush 33,500-seater Todor Proeski Arena.

SHELS IN SKOPJE: A view of training in North Macedonia. Pic: ©INPHO.

Shelbourne are revving up just as their domestic duties subside and European demands increase.

Joey O’Brien’s side have won seven of their last 10 games, a run which began by overcoming Linfield for a second time to secure a maiden spot in the league phase of the Conference League.