Derry City request Windsor Park switch for Europa Conference League tie

Derry City's Europa League Conference play-off clash with Tobol Kostanay on 17 August could be switched from Tallaght Stadium to Windsor Park in Belfast following a request from the League of Ireland club.

Ruaidhrí Higgins’ side travel to Kazahkstan for the first leg this Thursday after their fine second round play-off win over KuPS of Finland.

With the Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium not meeting requirements for the second leg, the match was originally switched to Tallaght, ensuring a long trip to Dublin for Candystripes fans.

However, the BBC has reported that Derry have now requested the use of Windsor Park, home stadium of Northern Ireland and Irish League side Linfield, from the FAI.

On Monday Derry found out their potential opponents should they overcome Tobol Kostanay. They will meet Czech side Viktoria Plzen or Maltese outfit Gzira United should they progress.