Despite both nations competing for qualification at this level since 1990, this is the first time the two nations have met at this age grade.

The Under-21s were drawn in Group A along with Italy, Norway, Türkiye, Latvia and San Marino. For the first time in their history Ireland U21s were seeded in Pot B having been in Pot D as recently as 2019.

Match Details

Fixture: Ireland U21s v San Marino U21s
Competition: UEFA European U21 Championship Qualifier
Venue: TBC
Date: Tuesday, September 12 (this is subject to change)
Kick-off: TBC
TV: TBC
Tickets: Ticket information will be released in due course

Last 3 meetings

This will be the first meeting between the two sides at Under-21s level.
Fact

San Marino’s record goalscorer at U21s level is Matteo Valli with four goals. This includes a goal against Spain in 2005. He went on to represent the senior team nine times.