Europa Conference League: Legia Warsaw Takes 2-1 Lead Against Hibernian

Hibernian's European hopes hinge on Warsaw rematch

Legia Warsaw secured a 2-1 victory over Hibernian in the Europa Conference League playoff tie. Hibernian's European campaign hangs in the balance after the defeat to Legia Warsaw.

Legia Warsaw secured a 2-1 victory over Hibernian in the first leg of their Europa Conference League playoff tie. The Polish side dominated the match, with Jean-Pierre Nsame scoring a penalty in the 35th minute to give Legia the lead. Pawel Wszolek doubled the advantage in first-half stoppage time, striking a crucial goal that put Hibernian on the back foot.

Important win 😎#HIBLEG 1:2 pic.twitter.com/IVi5P9jPKL

— Legia Warsaw (@LegiaWarsawEN) August 21, 2025

Hibernian managed to pull one back through Josh Mulligan in the 80th minute, but it wasn't enough to change the course of the game. The home side will now have to mount a strong comeback in the return leg to progress in the competition. The second leg is scheduled to take place on August 28, 2025, at the Municipal Stadium of Marshal Jozef Pilsudski in Warsaw, Poland.

Hibernian's hopes were reignited when substitute Josh Mulligan scored a crucial goal in the 87th minute, pulling one back and setting up a more evenly poised return leg in Warsaw. This late strike has given Hibs a glimmer of hope, and they'll look to build on this momentum in the next match. The return leg now promises to be a closely contested affair, with both teams having a realistic chance of progressing.