Sligo native set to play against English Premier League giants in UEFA Conference League
UEFA Europa Conference League - League Phase, Tallaght Stadium, Dublin 12/12/2024 Shamrock Rovers vs FK Borac Shamrock Rovers' Johnny Kenny Mandatory Credit ©INPHO/Laszlo Geczo
The UEFA Conference League's joint top goalscorer, Johnny Kenny, is in line to come up against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge tonight.
The Riverstown native, who is on loan at Shamrock Rovers from Celtic, has scored five goals in the league phase to date, with one group game remaining.
The Tallaght club are already guaranteed a place in the play-off positions of the knockout stages with a shot at a spot in the round of 16 if they were to pick up points in London.
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Tonight's European contest could mark Kenny's final game for the Hoops with a return to Celtic on the cards for the striker in the new year.
Both Shamrock Rovers and English Premier League giants Chelsea are two of only three clubs that remain unbeaten in the UEFA Conference League heading into this evening's encounter.
The game will be live on live on Premier Sports and TNT Sports with kick-off at 8pm.
