Rep of Ireland v Portugal: Kick-off time, TV details and team news

ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW: Ireland welcome Portugal to a sold out Aviva Stadium on Thursday. Picture: Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile

The Republic of Ireland welcome Portugal to a sold out Aviva Stadium on Thursday in their third round World Cup Qualifier clash. Ireland sit in third place with four points while Portugal top the table on ten. 

Heimir Hallgrímssons' side are searching for at least one point from the game but if his side were able to pull off a win it would give them a boost towards qualifications if other results go their way.

Here is all you need to know ahead of the clash.

Where is the game being played?

The game will take place at the Aviva Stadium.

What time is kick-off?

The game kicks-off at 7.45pm on Thursday November 13.

Where to watch?

RTÉ will be broadcasting the game with coverage starting at 7pm.

The Irish Examiner will have a liveblog providing updates on the best of the action as it happens.

Team news

Johnny Kenny and Jamie McGrath have been called into the Republic of Ireland squad ahead of their upcoming Fifa World Cup qualifiers against Portugal and Hungary.

Evan Ferguson has been ruled out of the game against Portugal on Thursday due to injury and will remain at this club AS Roma to continue rehabiliation with the hope of being available for the second game against Hungary on Sunday.

Celtic striker Kenny has been called in to replace Ferguson.

Bristol City midfielder Mark Sykes has been ruled out of both clashes due to injury with Hibernian midfield McGrath called in as his replacement.

Heimir Hallgrisson's squad train at the FAI National Training Centre on Tuesday as they step up their preparations for the sold-out game against Portugal on Thursday November 13 at the Aviva Stadium before travelling to Budapest to take on Hungary on Sunday November 16.

Republic of Ireland Squad – Portugal/Hungary 

Goalkeepers: Caoimhin Kelleher (Brentford), Gavin Bazunu (Southampton), Mark Travers (Everton) 

Defenders: Seamus Coleman (Everton), Nathan Collins (Brentford), Dara O'Shea (Ipswich Town), Jake O'Brien (Everton), Jimmy Dunne (Queens Park Rangers), Liam Scales (Celtic), John Egan (Hull City), Ryan Manning (Southampton)*, Kevin O'Toole (New York City) 

Midfielders: Josh Cullen (Burnley), Jayson Molumby (West Bromwich Albion)*, Finn Azaz (Southampton), Conor Coventry (Charlton Athletic), Jack Taylor (Ipswich Town), Andrew Moran (LAFC), Jamie McGrath (Hibernian) 

Attackers: Troy Parrott (AZ Alkmaar), Adam Idah (Swansea City FC), Johnny Kenny (Celtic), Mikey Johnston (West Bromwich Albion), Chiedozie Ogbene (Sheffield United), Festy Ebosele (İstanbul Başakşehir) *Suspended for the first match against Portugal.

What can I read about and listen to on IrishExaminer.com?

You can follow the lead up to the game from our reporters on IrishExaminer.com.