Live: Europa League qualifiers

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Summary

1.  Scottish clubs in Europa League qualifying action
2.  FC Lucerne 0-0 St Johnstone (18:30 BST)
3.  Aberdeen v FC Groningen (19:45 BST)
4.  Motherwell v UMF Stjarnan (19:45 BST)
5.  BBC Radio Scotland 810MW and BBC Sport Online

Live Reporting

By Thomas McGuigan

All times stated are UK

Recent live reporting posts

• Posted at 18:47

  So, St Johnstone fans: what would be an acceptable first leg result to bring back to Perth?

  Get in touch via 80295 or tweet @bbcthomasmcg using #bbcsportscot
• Posted at 18:45

  St Johnstone are beginning to find their feet and show greater attacking intent after a cautious start. No clear-cut chances for either side and we remain goalless after 15 minutes.
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  Jim Spence

  BBC Sport

  Posted at 18:42

  "Saints full compliment in the stadium now..."

  
• GET INVOLVED

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  Michael Ball tweets: "Filip Kostic the danger-man for Groningen. Tricky and quick winger who could rip Aberdeen apart. #bbcsportscot"

  TheUltimateBlue says: "It's ridiculous the Scottish Cup holders only get updates & not live coverage. There is no excuse for it. #bbcsportscot"
• GET INVOLVED

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  Peter McVitie tweets: "Hoesen, from Ajax is a real threat up front and a decent replacement for Zivkovic. So this Groningen team stands a good chance! #bbcsportscot"

• BBC Sportsound's Craig Paterson

  Posted at 18:34

  "Shaun Hutchinson is a big defensive hole to fill but Simon Ramsden is back.

  "There's not huge changes and nobody in Britain has done better than Motherwell boss Stuart McCall for finding replacements and keeping things rolling along. They haven't scored in seven European games and have won eight straight."
• Posted at 18:32

  BBC Sportsound's Jim Spence has informed listeners that the temperature has dipped from 32C to a chilly 30C...

  No goalmouth action to speak of in the opening exchanges, with the hosts on the attack.

• KICK-OFF

  Posted at 18:30

  We're under way!
• Posted at 18:29

  Close to kick off in Switzerland; a couple of St Johnstone goals would set us up nicely...

• BBC Scotland's Jim Spence

  Posted at 18:26

  "St Johnstone fans at the Swissporarena..."

  
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  St Johnstone midfielder Lee Croft tweets: "Can't wait 4 tonight's Europa League game against FC Luzern. Back in competitive action early doors this season! #BringItOn"
• GET INVOLVED

  Posted at 18:20

  How will tonight's games go? Do you think your team can progress into the Europa League proper?

  Text 80295 or tweet @bbcthomasmcg using #bbcsportscot
• Tonight's Games

  Posted at 18:18

  Europa League, qualifying second round first leg:

  FC Lucerne v St Johnstone (18:30)

  Motherwell v UMF Stjarnan (19:45)

  Aberdeen v FC Gronigen (19:45)

• LINE-UPS

  TEAMS FROM LUCERNE

  Posted at 18:17

  Lucerne: Zibung, Rogulj, Lustenberger, Thiesson, Affolter, Wiss, Doubai, Hyka, Winter, Freuler, Schneuwly. Subs: Bucchi, Bozanic, Holenstein, Hochstrasser, Lezcano, Sarr, Bento.

  St Johnstone: Mannus, Mackay, Wright, Caddis, Miller, Brian Easton, Millar, Wotherspoon, Brown, Croft, MacLean. Subs: Banks, Scobbie, May, Rodger, Kane, O'Halloran, Dylan Easton.

  Referee: Benoit Bastien
• Posted at 18:16

  Our intrepid, flame-haired reporter Jim Spence is in Switzerland to cover St Johnstone's first leg tie.

  We've warned him as to the dangers of eating Toblerone - see the infamous Billy Connolly sketch - and we're hoping he will be treating our ears to reports of St Johnstone goals...
• Patience Of A Saint

  Posted at 18:15

  The Saints join Motherwell and Aberdeen tonight in their endeavour to add some European adventure to the upcoming domestic season.

  

  It doesn't seem that long ago since St Johnstone vanquished Dundee United in the Scottish Cup final, and Wright, while still delighted with securing silverware, is keen to set new targets.

  "The feel good factor is still about the place, the place is still buzzing, but that's not going to win us the tie," said the Northern Irishman.

  "We've got to move on from last season."
• Posted at 18:14

  If you hear a "buzziing" nearby, the chances are it won't be the familiar whirr of a lawnmower cutting summer grass.

  It's more likely to be the creative hum surrounding St Johnstone, following their Scottish Cup triumph, as they prepare for their Europa League qualifier.