A closer look at Ireland’s 15-game winless run in competitive matches

Republic of Ireland’s John Egan and Adam Idah, left, appear dejected after the World Cup qualifier draw with Azerbaijan (Niall Carson/PA)

Ireland have gone 15 competitive games without a win after Saturday evening’s 1-1 draw with Azerbaijan.

Current manager Stephen Kenny has presided over 10 Nations League fixtures and World Cup qualifiers either side of the Euro 2020 play-off semi-final defeat by Slovakia without a single three-point haul, extending a trend which dates back to the latter stages of predecessor Mick McCarthy’s reign.