The Ireland Women’s National Team return to Tallaght Stadium for their third game in the 2023-24 UEFA Nations League as they take on Albania on Friday evening. The first meeting of these teams at senior women’s level is the first of back-to-back games in this international window as they will meet again next Tuesday, October 31 in Shkoder.
Ireland have a fully fit squad to choose from and have no new injury concerns for the game
Eileen Gleeson, Ireland's Interim Head Coach said, “We are delighted to return to Tallaght Stadium, which has been the home of Irish women’s football for many years and home to many memorable moments for us to share with our amazing supporters. "To have the opportunity to continue our journey in front of a sold-out crowd is a very special moment for us as a team, for players and for all involved. We thank everyone from the supporters, clubs, FAI and Tallaght Stadium staff who ensure we can have the best experience, opportunity and support possible. "We’ve had a very positive start to our opening games in the current UEFA Nations League, which is testament to the hard work, openness and commitment of a special group of players and staff. "We want to build on these performances and give the fans an exciting experience while taking another step toward EURO 2025 qualification."
MATCH DAY 👊
🇮🇪 vs 🇦🇱
🏆 | @WEURO Group B1
⏰ | KO 17:45
📍 | Tallaght Stadium
📺 | LIVE on RTÉ2 / RTÉ Player#COYGIG | #WeAreOne | #OUTBELIEVE pic.twitter.com/wi3mpOXbAl— Ireland Football ⚽️🇮🇪 (@IrelandFootball) October 27, 2023
LEAGUE B GROUP B1 RESULTS / FIXTURESSeptember 23 | Ireland 3-0 Northern IrelandSeptember 26 | Hungary 0-4 IrelandOctober 27 | Ireland v AlbaniaOctober 31 | Albania v IrelandDecember 1 | Ireland v HungaryDecember 5 | Northern Ireland v IrelandIRELAND WNT SQUAD
Goalkeepers: Courtney Brosnan (Everton), Grace Moloney (London City Lionesses), Sophie Whitehouse (Lewes)
Defenders: Louise Quinn (Birmingham City), Diane Caldwell (FC Zurich), Caitlin Hayes (Celtic), Claire O’Riordan (Standard Liege), Hayley Nolan (Crystal Palace), Chloe Mustaki (Bristol City), Megan Campbell (Everton)
Midfielders: Katie McCabe (Arsenal), Denise O’Sullivan (North Carolina Courage), Tyler Toland (Blackburn Rovers), Jamie Finn (Birmingham City), Megan Connolly (Bristol City), Lily Agg (Birmingham City), Sinead Farrelly (NY/NJ Gotham), Heather Payne (Everton), Lucy Quinn (Birmingham City), Izzy Atkinson (West Ham United), Erin McLaughlin (Peamount United)
Forwards: Kyra Carusa (San Diego Wave), Abbie Larkin (Glasgow City), Amber Barrett (Standard Liege), Saoirse Noonan (Durham WFC), Emily Whelan (Glasgow City)
MATCH DETAILSUEFA Nations LeagueIreland v AlbaniaFriday, October 27Tallaght StadiumKO 17:45LIVE on RTÉ2 MATCH OFFICIALSReferee | Lizzy van der Helm (Netherlands)Assistant Referee 1 | Gerda Eidinzonaitė (Lithuania)Assistant Referee 2 | Ashley de Haan (Netherlands)Fourth Official | Sterre Bijlsma (Netherlands)
