Ireland to face Belgium at the Aviva in first leg of Nations League play-off

It will be the fifth game for the Ireland WNT team to be played at the Aviva Stadium. 

FIRST LEG: The Ireland Women's National Team (WNT) will take on Belgium in the first league of their Uefa Nations League promotion/relegation play-off at the Aviva Stadium on Friday October 24. Pic: ©INPHO/Ben Brady

Cara Ward's Ireland WNT will take on Belgium in the first leg of their Uefa Nations League promotion/relegation play-off at the Aviva Stadium on Friday, October 24.

They will play the return leg on Tuesday, October 28 and should the aggregate scores over the two games remain level, extra-time will be played followed by a penalty shoot-out if required. Ireland finished second in Group two in League B on goal difference have an opportunity to secure promotion to League A if they overcome Belgium in their two-leg play-off.

The game at the Aviva will be the fifth outing for the WNT side at the national venue and to date have attracted a collective attendance of 117,438 spectators.

Speaking on the clash being played at the Aviva, head coach Carla Ward said: “The game against Belgium is massive for us in wanting to get promoted to League A in the UEFA Nations League but also with helping us in the qualifiers for the 2027 FIFA World Cup, so it is fantastic that we will play the first leg in the Aviva Stadium.

“The Aviva Stadium is one of the best stadiums in the world and I’ve been there as a fan on nights when the Irish fans create the atmosphere that they are famous for and it is really special. I’d encourage our fans to help make this another memorable night by securing their ticket and getting behind the team.”

Ticket and full match details will be announced over the coming weeks.