NK Maribor and Paksi FC drew 1-1 in the first leg of their UEFA Europa Conference League second qualifying round tie on August 1, 2025. The result at the Ljudski vrt stadium leaves the tie finely balanced ahead of the return fixture in Hungary. Maribor, with their European experience, took the lead in the first half through a controlled period of possession. Paksi FC grew into the game and found a crucial away goal in the second half, capitalizing on a defensive error to level the score. Both teams had chances to win it late on, but the goalkeepers stood firm to ensure the match ended all square. The away goal gives Paksi FC a slight advantage for the second leg, meaning Maribor will need to score in Hungary to progress to the next round of the competition.