Here’s everything you need to know ahead of the Nations League game between Ireland and Scotland.
The Republic of Ireland take on Scotland in their third Uefa Nations League game on Saturday afternoon.
Here is everything you need to know about the game, including squad news, form, and TV channel details.
Who are Ireland playing against?
Stephen Kenny’s side host Scotland at the Aviva Stadium in their second home Nations League game in four days.
Scotland are currently ranked 39th in the FIFA world rankings and come into the match after Wednesday’s 2-0 win against Armenia at Hampden Park.
Steve Clarke’s side lost 3-1 to Ukraine last week in the Playoff semi-final for the World Cup following a second-place finish in their qualification campaign.
Their star player is Liverpool defender Andy Robertson. The Scotland captain played in the Champions League final against Real Madrid at the Stade de France in May.
Ireland have played against Scotland 11 times, the pair have beaten each other four times with the remaining three games ending in draws.
Their most recent game ended in a 1-1 draw at the Aviva Stadium in 2015, which was a qualifier for Euro 2016.
Ireland’s form going into the match against Scotland.
Kenny’s side face Scotland having suffered back-to-back 1-0 defeats to Ukraine and Armenia respectively. The Boys in Green are yet to register a win in the Nations League since the competition began in 2018, having drawn five and lost seven.
Ireland registered 27 shots in their two matches in June, however, they are yet to score this campaign as they sit bottom of their Nations League group.
Kenny’s team are ranked 47th in the world, despite having not won a competitive game at home for almost three years. Ireland are involved in a battle against relegation from League B.
What TV channel is Ireland v Ukraine match on?
The match will be shown live on RTÉ 2 with coverage beginning at 4:15 pm, with kick-off at 5:00 pm.
You can also watch the Uefa Nations League clash with a NOW Sports Extra Membership.
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Who is in the Ireland squad?
Here is Ireland’s squad for the two remaining Nations League fixtures in June.
Goalkeepers: Caoimhin Kelleher (Liverpool), Mark Travers (AFC Bournemouth), James Talbot (Bohemians).
Defenders: Seamus Coleman (Everton), Cyrus Christie (Fulham), Enda Stevens (Sheffield United), Ryan Manning (Swansea City), James McClean (Wigan Athletic), Shane Duffy (Brighton and Hove Albion), John Egan (Sheffield United), Nathan Collins (Burnley), Dara O’Shea (West Bromwich Albion), Darragh Lenihan (Blackburn Rovers).
Midfielders: Conor Hourihane (Aston Villa), Josh Cullen (Anderlecht), Jeff Hendrick (Newcastle United), Jayson Molumby (West Bromwich Albion), Alan Browne (Preston North End), Jason Knight (Derby County).
Forwards: Callum Robinson (West Bromwich Albion), Troy Parrott (Tottenham Hotspur), Scott Hogan (Birmingham City), Will Keane (Wigan Athletic), Michael Obafemi (Swansea City), Chiedozie Ogbene (Rotherham United), CJ Hamilton (Blackpool), Festy Ebosele (Derby County).
Related links:
- Brian Kerr: Stephen Kenny ‘misread’ how difficult international football is.
- Player ratings as Ireland lose 1-0 to Ukraine in the Uefa Nations League.
- Stephen Kenny ‘raging’ after ‘fluke’ Ukraine goal beats Ireland.
