The UEFA Europa Conference League playoff first leg between Rigas Futbola Skola and Hamrun Spartans ended in an entertaining 2-2 draw at the Skonto Stadium on August 29, 2025. The high-scoring stalemate sets up a fascinating second leg in Malta, with both teams firmly believing they can advance. The match swung back and forth, with RFS taking the lead twice, only for Hamrun Spartans to hit back on each occasion. The Maltese side showed great character to fight back, with their second equalizer coming in the final ten minutes to secure a valuable draw. The result leaves the tie perfectly poised, with the away goals rule not in play in this competition, meaning everything will be decided over ninety minutes in the return match.