Victory in Baku is vital for U21s

In an U21 qualifying group which underdogs Kosovo have taken the early initiative, victory for Ireland in Azerbaijan today (4pm Irish time) is a must for their 2019 European Championship hopes.

Uefa U21 Euro qualifiers

Since Noel King’s side beat the Kosovans 1-0 in March, the newest member of Uefa have completed the double over Norway to sit pretty at the summit of Group Five.