(streaming!!!) Ireland - Luxembourg live watch 5 August 2023
Gerson Rodrigues has been involved in seven of Luxembourg's eight goals scored in this qualifying campaign, scoring five and assisting two. Rodrigues scored the winner for Luxembourg in their 1-0 win against Republic of Ireland in the reverse fixture. Goalkeeper Gavin Bazunu has played six World Cup qualifying matches this campaign - at 19-years-old, his next game will see him equal the record for most competitive appearances as a teenager for Republic of Ireland, currently held by both Ian Harte and Robbie Keane with seven. How to followLuxembourg vs Republic of Ireland will be shown live on Sky Sports Football from 7. 30pm; kick-off 7.
Ireland will not be at next year's tournament in Qatar after a disastrous start to their Group A fixtures, but Thursday night's 0-0 draw with Portugal in Dublin cemented a belief within the camp that a new-look team is making significant progress. Opta statsRepublic of Ireland have won five of their six matches against Luxembourg in all competitions, though they lost 1-0 in March in the reverse World Cup 2022 qualifier at the Aviva Stadium. Luxembourg have lost all three of their home games against the Republic of Ireland and have only netted one goal against them on home soil, a Léon Mart penalty in May 1936 in a 5-1 loss.
Luxembourg have won three of their seven games in World Cup 2022 qualifying (L4), only the second time they've recorded as many as three wins in a single qualifying campaign in their history (also 3 for EURO 1996). Republic of Ireland have failed to score in 10 of their 19 games in all competitions under Stephen Kenny (53%), the highest percentage of any manager to have taken charge of more than two games for the national team.
How to watch Republic of Ireland vs Luxembourg online tonightSign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for freeSign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Republic of Ireland welcome Luxembourg to the Aviva Stadium for their World Cup qualifier on Saturday night. Ireland are hoping to turn around their chances after a winless start under manager Stephen Kenny. The Irish lost 3-2 to Serbia on Wednesday in their opening fixture, while Luxembourg fell to 2022 World Cup hosts Qatar 1-0 in a friendly. Luxembourg enjoyed a strong Nations League campaign and will fancy their chances at a stadium where Ireland are winless in four. Here’s everything you need to know about the match:When is it? The fixture will kick-off at 7:45pm GMT at the Aviva Stadium. How can I watch it? The match is live on Sky Sports Main Event with coverage starting from 7:30pm GMT.
Speaking at his pre-match press conference, Kenny said: "Andrew Omobamidele, we'll assess him in training this evening. Obviously he's not trained yet, but we're confident that he'll be fit, I think. "We'll see how he goes. " Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player Republic of Ireland captain Seamus Coleman says the team are adapting well to a new style of play under manager Stephen Kenny after a 0-0 draw with Portugal in a World Cup qualifier World Cup Qualifiers live on SkyWorld Cup Qualifying fixturesWorld Cup Euro Qualifiers: Who's through, who needs what? Duffy wants 'brilliant' Kenny to stay in charge Highlights of the World Cup European qualifying group A match between Republic of Ireland and Portugal Shane Duffy delivered a ringing endorsement of Republic of Ireland manager Stephen Kenny as his bosses prepare to sit down to discuss his future. Kenny, who replaced Mick McCarthy in April 2020, will be out of contract next summer, but it is understood the Football Association of Ireland will make a judgement on his reign to date when they assess a World Cup qualifying campaign which draws to a close in Luxembourg on Sunday.
Republic of Ireland have won two of their last four away matches (D1 L1), one more than in their previous 16 on the road (D7 L8). They haven't won consecutive away games since October/November 2016, beating Moldova and Austria under Martin O'Neill. Luxembourg have won two of their last five home World Cup qualifiers (D1 L2), only one fewer than they won in their first 64 home qualifying games (W3 D3 L58).
Republic of Ireland team named for Luxembourg clashSoccer Stephen Kenny has named his Ireland team to take on Luxembourg in Saturday's second World Cup qua... Stephen Kenny has named his Ireland team to take on Luxembourg in Saturday's second World Cup qualifier. After suffering a 3-2 defeat to Serbia on Wednesday evening, Kenny will be looking for a first win as Ireland boss in 10 games.
Luxembourg vs Republic of Ireland preview, team news, stats, live on Sky SportsTeam news and stats ahead of Luxembourg vs Republic of Ireland in Group A of UEFA World Cup qualifying on Sunday, live on Sky Sports (kick-off: 7. 45pm). Team newsRepublic of Ireland manager Stephen Kenny is hopeful Andrew Omobamidele will be fit. The 19-year-old Norwich defender missed Thursday night's 0-0 Group A draw with Portugal in Dublin as he nursed an Achilles problem, but was due to train at the Stade de Luxembourg on Saturday evening.