Eileen Gleeson believes Ireland have advantage for home leg on Tuesday 

“I’d like to think we have the advantage at home. Wales had a lovely atmosphere and that helps but we’ll have over 20,000 fans at Aviva.” 

ADVANTAGE: Republic of Ireland head coach Eileen Gleeson speaks to her players after the UEFA Women's EURO 2025 Play-off Round Two first leg match against Wales. Picture: Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile

Eileen Gleeson believes Ireland have the advantage over Wales heading into Tuesday’s second leg of their Euro playoff final.

Positioned five places above the Welsh in Fifa’s rankings, the favourites still fell behind but are at square with the home leg to come.