The Republic of Ireland Women’s National Team will be looking to secure back-to-back wins against Poland at the Aviva Stadium tomorrow, with kick-off at 3pm.

With over 16,000 tickets already sold, Ireland return to the Aviva Stadium stage aiming for a crucial victory in their quest to qualify for the FIFA Women’s World Cup in 2027 in Brazil.

Ireland secured an impressive 3–2 win over Poland in Gdańsk on Tuesday night, with goals from Emily Murphy, Katie McCabe and Marissa Sheva. Another win tomorrow would put Ireland in a strong position ahead of a significant international window in June, when they face the Netherlands and France to conclude their qualifying campaign.

Match Details

Fixture: Republic of Ireland v Poland
Competition: UEFA Women’s World Cup Qualifier
Date: Saturday, April 18
Location: Aviva Stadium
Kick-off: 3pm
Tickets: Available via Ticketmaster
TV: Live on RTÉ2 / RTÉ Player

Match Officials

Referee: Aleksandra Česen (SVN)
Assistant Referee 1: Staša Špur (SVN)
Assistant Referee 2: Helena Buh (SVN)
Fourth Official: Vanja Janković (SVN)

Team News

Carla Ward has confirmed that Kyra Carusa has returned to contention for tomorrow’s match against Poland, having recovered from illness that ruled her out earlier in the week. Ward also confirmed that the rest of the squad is fit and available for selection.

Press Conference | Head Coach Carla Ward

“Every game is different, I said that straight after the game, this will be a completely different game. I think they’ll adapt so we’ll have to adapt to what they might have to do as well as what we want to do. 

"So look I think we take it one game at a time, we look at what’s in front of us, what we might face and we’ll pick a team that we believe can go win the game.

“It’s a good headache to have. It really is. And it’s a good headache that I’ve got 24 available to choose from as well.

“Abbie did really well. We know what Abbie Larkin can do. We’re blessed with options all over the park so it’s a really good position to be in as a head coach.”

Press Conference | Captain Katie McCabe

“I love coming in, seeing the girls and training with this team. We are such an amazing group and I think there is lots still to come from us.

“That’s what makes me excited; being on this journey under Carla since she came in.

“Players have really picked up form and cemented a place in the team. I’m just concentrating on these games and seeing out the rest of the season.”

Republic of Ireland WNT Squad - Poland

Goalkeepers: Courtney Brosnan (Everton FC), Sophie Whitehouse (Charlton Athletic), Grace Moloney (Sunderland).

Defenders: Katie McCabe (Arsenal FC), Anna Patten (Aston Villa FC), Caitlin Hayes (Brighton & Hove Albion), Aoife Mannion (Newcastle United), Chloe Mustaki (Nottingham Forest), Jamie Finn (Sunderland), Maria Reynolds (Shamrock Rovers).

Midfielders: Denise O'Sullivan (Liverpool), Tyler Toland (Durham), Megan Connolly (Lazio), Marissa Sheva (Sunderland), Ruesha Littlejohn (Crystal Palace), Lucy Quinn (Birmingham City), Jess Ziu (West Ham United), Aoibheann Clancy (Shelbourne).

Forwards: Saoirse Noonan (Celtic FC), Abbie Larkin (Crystal Palace), Leanne Kiernan (Nottingham Forest - loan), Emily Murphy (Newcastle United), Kyra Carusa (Kansas City Current - loan), Amber Barrett (Strasbourg).

RESULT/FIXTURE

Poland 2-3 Republic of Ireland
FIFA Women's World Cup European Qualifier
Tuesday, April 14 | Gdansk Stadium | 5pm (Irish Time)

Republic of Ireland vs. Poland
FIFA Women's World Cup European Qualifier
Saturday, April 18 | Aviva Stadium | 3pm

LIVE on RTÉ2 / RTÉ Player.