Ireland U21 vs England U21 Match – Live Updates and Stats – 2026/10/05
Bookmaker odds for this match will appear closer to kickoff on Monday, 5 October at 22:00. Pre-match prices typically publish 24–48 hours before the first whistle.
England U21
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- 14 Nov 2025 England U21 2 - 0 Ireland U21 L
- 05 Feb 2008 England U21 3 - 0 Ireland U21 L
- 16 Oct 2007 Ireland U21 0 - 3 England U21 L
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Poland U21
|
8 | 8 | 0 | 0 | +21 | 24 | W W W W W |
| 2 |
Spain U21
|
7 | 7 | 0 | 0 | +24 | 21 | W W W W W |
| 3 |
Italy U21
|
8 | 7 | 0 | 1 | +20 | 21 | W L W W W |
| 4 |
Portugal U21
|
7 | 6 | 1 | 0 | +28 | 19 | W W D W W |
| 5 |
England U21
|
7 | 6 | 1 | 0 | +16 | 19 | W W W D W |
| 6 |
Germany U21
|
7 | 6 | 0 | 1 | +18 | 18 | W W W W W |
| 7 |
Greece U21
|
7 | 6 | 0 | 1 | +17 | 18 | W W W W L |
| 8 |
Finland U21
|
7 | 5 | 1 | 1 | +24 | 16 | L W D W W |
| 9 |
France U21
|
6 | 5 | 1 | 0 | +17 | 16 | W D W W W |
| 10 |
Slovakia U21
|
7 | 5 | 1 | 1 | +5 | 16 | D W W L W |
| 11 |
Czechia Republic U21
|
7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | +12 | 14 | W L D D W |
| 12 |
Switzerland U21
|
7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | +5 | 14 | W D L W W |
| 13 |
Croatia U21
|
5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | +10 | 13 | D W W W W |
| 14 |
Romania U21
|
7 | 4 | 1 | 2 | +4 | 13 | W L L W W |
| 15 |
Norway U21
|
5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | +8 | 12 | W W W W L |
| 16 |
Scotland U21
|
8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | +8 | 11 | D W W D L |
| 17 |
Iceland U21
|
7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | +5 | 11 | D W W W L |
| 18 |
Bulgaria U21
|
7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | +1 | 11 | L W L W D |
| 19 |
Turkiye U21
|
6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | +1 | 11 | W D W W L |
| 20 |
Ireland U21
|
7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | -3 | 11 | D L L D W |
| 21 |
Belgium U21
|
5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | +9 | 10 | D W W L W |
| 22 |
Denmark U21
|
5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | +7 | 10 | W D L W W |
| 23 |
Austria U21
|
6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 10 | D L W L W |
| 24 |
Montenegro U21
|
8 | 3 | 1 | 4 | -3 | 10 | W W L D L |
| 25 |
Northern Ireland U21
|
7 | 3 | 1 | 3 | -3 | 10 | L W L L W |
| 26 |
Sweden U21
|
8 | 3 | 1 | 4 | -9 | 10 | L W W D L |
| 27 |
Georgia U21
|
7 | 2 | 3 | 2 | +3 | 9 | W L L D W |
| 28 |
Faroe Islands U21
|
7 | 3 | 0 | 4 | -7 | 9 | W L L L L |
| 29 |
Kosovo U21
|
7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | +6 | 8 | W W D L L |
| 30 |
Ukraine U21
|
6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | +3 | 8 | D L L D W |
| 31 |
Bosnia-Herzegovina U21
|
6 | 1 | 4 | 1 | +1 | 7 | D W L D D |
| 32 |
Israel U21
|
6 | 1 | 4 | 1 | -1 | 7 | D D L W D |
| 33 |
Andorra U21
|
8 | 2 | 1 | 5 | -4 | 7 | L W L W D |
| 34 |
North Macedonia U21
|
8 | 2 | 0 | 6 | -10 | 6 | L L L L W |
| 35 |
Azerbaijan U21
|
7 | 1 | 3 | 3 | -13 | 6 | L D W L D |
| 36 |
Wales U21
|
6 | 2 | 0 | 4 | -14 | 6 | L W L W L |
| 37 |
Netherlands U21
|
5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | -1 | 5 | D D W L L |
| 38 |
Slovenia U21
|
6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | -7 | 5 | D L L D W |
| 39 |
Moldova U21
|
8 | 1 | 2 | 5 | -8 | 5 | L L D D L |
| 40 |
Latvia U21
|
7 | 1 | 2 | 4 | -8 | 5 | L L W D L |
| 41 |
Belarus U21
|
6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | -2 | 4 | L W L L L |
| 42 |
Kazakhstan U21
|
7 | 1 | 1 | 5 | -6 | 4 | L L D L L |
| 43 |
Luxembourg U21
|
6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | -7 | 4 | D L L W L |
| 44 |
Hungary U21
|
5 | 0 | 3 | 2 | -3 | 3 | D D D L L |
| 45 |
Cyprus U21
|
7 | 1 | 0 | 6 | -19 | 3 | L L W L L |
| 46 |
Lithuania U21
|
6 | 0 | 2 | 4 | -11 | 2 | D L L L D |
| 47 |
Estonia U21
|
7 | 0 | 2 | 5 | -13 | 2 | D D L L L |
| 48 |
Armenia U21
|
8 | 0 | 0 | 8 | -19 | 0 | L L L L L |
| 49 |
Malta U21
|
7 | 0 | 0 | 7 | -27 | 0 | L L L L L |
| 50 |
Gibraltar U21
|
8 | 0 | 0 | 8 | -36 | 0 | L L L L L |
| 51 |
San Marino U21
|
7 | 0 | 0 | 7 | -39 | 0 | L L L L L |
Lineups not announced yet
Team sheets usually drop about an hour before kick-off. Check back closer to 22:00.
Match preview
Ireland U21 host England U21 in the UEFA European U21 Championship qualification on Monday, 5 October 2026 at 22:00. Follow the live score, real-time commentary, confirmed lineups and match stats on this page as soon as kick-off begins.
Current league position
Ireland U21 sit 20th in the UEFA European U21 Championship qualification table with 11 points from 7 matches (3W · 2D · 2L). England U21 are 5th with 19 points from 7 matches (6W · 1D · 0L).
The full standings table — including form, goal difference and points gap — is available in the Standings tab above, and the complete season archive lives on the UEFA European U21 Championship qualification hub.
Head-to-head history
These two clubs have met 3 times on record. Ireland U21 have won 0, England U21 have won 3 and 0 matches ended level. A full timeline of previous meetings — scores, dates and competitions — is in the H2H tab above.
How to follow the match
SportScore will publish a live matchcast the moment Ireland U21 vs England U21 kicks off. You'll see the clock, running score, goals, yellow and red cards, substitutions and live team stats (possession, shots, corners, fouls) without refreshing the page.
Advanced match statistics
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- Ball possession (%)
- Shots on target & shots off target
- Corner kicks
- Fouls, offsides, yellow and red cards
- Dangerous attacks & attacks
- Starting XI, formation and confirmed substitutes
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Ireland U21 vs England U21 — frequently asked
When is Ireland U21 vs England U21 played?
Kick-off is in the UEFA European U21 Championship qualification.
Where is Ireland U21 vs England U21 played?
Ireland U21 host the match, so it is played on their home ground. The exact stadium is not yet confirmed on our feed.
Has Ireland U21 vs England U21 started?
Not yet. The match kicks off Monday, 5 October 2026 at 22:00 UTC. SportScore will start streaming live scores, events and stats on this page as soon as the first whistle blows.
How can I follow Ireland U21 vs England U21 live?
On this page. SportScore publishes the live scoreboard, goal & card events, possession and shots, team-stat bars and line-ups free of charge and with no sign-up. Refresh is automatic while the match is in play.
Which competition is Ireland U21 vs England U21 part of?
The UEFA European U21 Championship qualification. Full fixtures, standings and top scorers for this season are on the competition hub.
More from the UEFA European U21 Championship qualification
Browse every team, fixture and result in this season on the UEFA European U21 Championship qualification hub. You can also follow Ireland U21 and England U21 for their upcoming schedules, squads and recent form.