The Republic of Ireland will be targeting back-to-back wins when they welcome Austria to the Aviva Stadium tomorrow night.

Ireland secured their first UEFA Nations League victory of the campaign with an emphatic performance against Israel on Sunday, scoring three goals before the break to seal the win.

Troy Parrott, Adam Idah, and Jack Moylan were all on target in that fixture, and they will be hunting a similar result against an Austrian side that has won both of its opening games against Israel and Kosovo by a score of 3-1.

Match Details

Fixture: Republic of Ireland v Austria

Date: Thursday, October 1

Kick-off: 7.45pm

Location: Aviva Stadium, Dublin

TV: RTÉ2

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Match Officials

Referee: Allard Lindhout (NED)

Assistant Referee 1: Johan Balder (NED)

Assistant Referee 2: Murat Kücükerbir (NED)

Fourth Official: Jannick van der Laan (NED)

Video Assistant Referee: Jeroen Manschot (NED)

Assistant Video Assistant Referee: Stan Teuben (NED)

Team News

Bosun Lawal has linked up with the squad and whilst Heimir Hallgrímsson has suggested he won't be ready to play tomorrow night, he is managing his recovery from injury with the group. Josh Keeley has linked up with the squad as well as a fourth goalkeeper and will travel to Serbia for the Israel fixture.

Press Conference | Head Coach Heimir Hallgrímsson

"Gavin is a great lad. I’ve always had a good relationship with him. It’s probably been tougher for him than the other players, but they have really welcomed him back. He is taking part in an amazing way, and I think it shows his character to be here with us.

"I want to praise him for that, and praise the players for how they have welcomed him. Life goes on, he is part of this group, and it shows how strong the bond is between these players. Even a situation like this is not breaking us. We are sticking together and moving forward.

"We are football players, and our lives revolve around winning matches. That gives us joy and always helps the mood. We had a day off after the game in Hungary where the players went home to their families. I saw that the players needed that time without the outside noise. It was a good thing to just see life from a football perspective again. The mood is good.

"It’s nice to have Bosun Lawal in the squad; he is back with us now. He isn’t ready to play yet, but we are managing his recovery with Stoke City. Jonathan Walters has been fantastic in allowing him to come and understanding that we need him in preparation for these games, especially as we face Austria again next month. We have also called in Josh Keeley as a support goalkeeper for this camp and for the travel to Serbia."

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Match Facts | Ireland v Austria

•⁠  ⁠Republic of Ireland have won just one of their last 10 meetings with Austria in all competitions (D3 L6), a 1-0 away win in November 2016.

•⁠  ⁠Austria are unbeaten in their last five away games against Republic of Ireland (W2 D3), with this their first visit since a 1-1 draw in June 2017.

•⁠  ⁠Republic of Ireland are unbeaten in their last eight home games in all competitions (W5 D3), their longest run since a 12-game streak between September 2014 and May 2016.

•⁠  ⁠Austria have won 3-1 in both of their 2026-27 UEFA Nations League games so far. They last scored 3+ goals in three consecutive internationals in September/October 2015.

•⁠  ⁠Republic of Ireland have kept a clean sheet in each of their last four home games in all competitions, last going five in a row without conceding between September 2004 and March 2005.

•⁠  ⁠Over the opening two games of the 2026-27 UEFA Nations League, Austria have managed more shots on target (15) than Republic of Ireland have managed total overall shots (12).

•⁠  ⁠Troy Parrott has scored seven goals in his last five competitive international appearances for Republic of Ireland, including the opener against Israel last time out.

•⁠  ⁠Austria’s Romano Schmid has created more chances than any other player in group B3 of the 2026-27 UEFA Nations League (6).

Republic of Ireland Squad - UEFA Nations League

Goalkeepers: Caoimhin Kelleher (Brentford), Max O'Leary (West Bromwich Albion), Gavin Bazunu (Bolton Wanderers), Josh Keeley (Luton Town)

Defenders: James Abankwah (Udinese), Joel Bagan (Cardiff City), Jimmy Dunne (Queens Park Rangers), John Egan (Hull City), Liam Kitching (Sheffield United), Ryan Manning (Southampton), Jake O'Brien (Everton), Dara O'Shea (Ipswich Town), Liam Scales (Celtic)

Midfielders: Finn Azaz (Southampton), Conor Coventry (Charlton Athletic), Jason Knight (Bristol City), Jayson Molumby (West Bromwich Albion), Bosun Lawal (Stoke City), Killian Phillips (St. Mirren)

Forwards: Owen Elding (Hibernian), Adam Idah (Swansea City), Jack Moylan (Cardiff City), Chiedozie Ogbene (Lincoln City), Troy Parrott (Real Betis), Rocco Vata (Watford), Tom Cannon (Sheffield United)

Results/Fixtures - UEFA Nations League

Kosovo 1-0 Republic of Ireland

24/09 | Fadil Vokrri Stadium, Pristina

Israel 0-3 Republic of Ireland

27/09 | Nagyerdei Stadion, Debrecen

Republic of Ireland v Austria

01/10 | Aviva Stadium, Dublin | 7:45 PM

Republic of Ireland v Israel

04/10 | TSC Arena, Bačka Topola | 7:45 PM (8:45 PM Local)