Ireland to face Armenia instead of Ukraine in Nations League opener

Instead of a home game versus Ukraine to open the qualifying campaign, Ireland will now travel to Yerevan for a June 4 fixture before hosting Ukraine in Dublin on Wednesday, June 8, and Scotland on Saturday, June 11.

FAI CEO Jonathan Hill said: “The FAI and European football stand with the people of Ukraine and we look forward to welcoming them to Dublin on June 8.” 

Ireland will now face Armenia away on June 4 in their opening Uefa Nations League game following agreement reached with Uefa and Fifa.

The original schedule, which had Ireland due to host Ukraine on that day, was thrown into disarray following Russia’s invasion .