Rep of Ireland U21
Fixtures
| European U21 Championship Qual | 11/14 19:45 | - |
England U21
vs
Rep of Ireland U21 
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| European U21 Championship Qual | 11/18 18:30 | - |
Andorra U21
vs
Rep of Ireland U21
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| European U21 Championship Qual | 03/26 10:00 | - |
Rep of Ireland U21 vs
Rikhardt Bierman
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| European U21 Championship Qual | 03/31 10:00 | - |
VK Grozny
vs
Rep of Ireland U21
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| European U21 Championship Qual | 09/25 10:00 | - |
Slovakia U21
vs
Rep of Ireland U21
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| European U21 Championship Qual | 09/29 10:00 | - |
Rep of Ireland U21 vs
Kazakhstan U21
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Results
| European U21 Championship Qual | 10/10 18:30 | - |
[3] Rep of Ireland U21 v
Slovakia U21
[2]
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D | 2-2 | |
| European U21 Championship Qual | 09/09 18:30 | - |
[3] Rep of Ireland U21 v
Andorra U21
[6]
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W | 1-0 | |
| European U21 Championship Qual | 09/04 16:00 | - |
[1] Moldova U21
v
Rep of Ireland U21 [3]
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W | 1-2 | |
| Youth International | 06/10 16:00 | - |
Rep of Ireland U21 v
Qatar U23
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D | 0-0 | |
| U21 International | 06/06 15:00 | - |
Croatia U21
v
Rep of Ireland U21
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L | 1-0 | |
| U21 International | 03/24 19:00 | - |
Hungary U21
v
Rep of Ireland U21
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W | 1-3 | |
| U21 International | 03/21 19:00 | - |
Rep of Ireland U21 v
Scotland U21
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L | 0-2 | |
| U21 International | 11/17 14:00 | - |
Rep of Ireland U21 v
Sweden U21
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W | 3-2 | |
| U21 International | 11/14 19:00 | - |
Sweden U21
v
Rep of Ireland U21
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L | 2-0 | |
| European U21 Championship Qual | 10/15 16:30 | 1 |
[1] Italy U21
v
Rep of Ireland U21 [2]
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D | 1-1 | |
| European U21 Championship Qual | 10/11 18:00 | 1 |
[2] Rep of Ireland U21 v
Norway U21
[3] 
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D | 1-1 | |
| European U21 Championship Qual | 09/10 16:00 | 1 |
[2] Rep of Ireland U21 v
Latvia U21
[4] 
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D | 2-2 |
Stats
| Total | Home | Away | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matches played | 9 | 5 | 4 |
| Wins | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Draws | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Losses | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| Goals for | 11 | 6 | 5 |
| Goals against | 11 | 6 | 5 |
| Clean sheets | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Failed to score | 4 | 2 | 2 |
The Republic of Ireland national under-21 football team is a representative team of Irish football players. It is governed by the Football Association of Ireland and represents them at Under-21 level against the national teams of other national associations. The team played its first match in 1978 and has competed in the UEFA European Under-21 Championship since 1988.
History
As a European under-21 team, the Republic of Ireland participates in the UEFA European Under-21 Championship, which takes place every two years. There is no Under-21 World Cup, although there is an Under-20 World Cup. Ireland did not enter the first five Under-21 Championships, entering for the first time in 1988 but failing to qualify. Ireland have never qualified for the European Under-21 Championships.
UEFA European Under-21 Championship record
| UEFA European Under-21 Football Championship record | UEFA European Under-21 Football Championship Qualification record | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Round | Pld | W | D * | L | GF | GA | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | |
| 1978 | did not enter | – | – | – | – | – | – | |||||||
| 1980 | – | – | – | – | – | – | ||||||||
| 1982 | – | – | – | – | – | – | ||||||||
| 1984 | – | – | – | – | – | – | ||||||||
| 1986 | – | – | – | – | – | – | ||||||||
| 1988 | did not qualify | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 7 | |||||||
| 1990 | did not enter | – | – | – | – | – | – | |||||||
| 1992 | did not qualify | 6 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 14 | |||||||
| 1994 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 7 | 20 | ||||||||
| 1996 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 7 | 9 | ||||||||
| 1998 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 11 | 7 | ||||||||
| 2000 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 13 | 12 | ||||||||
| 2002 | 8 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 10 | 7 | ||||||||
| 2004 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 8 | 11 | ||||||||
| 2006 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 10 | 14 | ||||||||
| 2007 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | ||||||||
| 2009 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 14 | ||||||||
| 2011 | 10 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 11 | ||||||||
| 2013 | 8 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 15 | 10 | ||||||||
| 2015 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 10 | 12 | ||||||||
| 2017 | 10 | 4 | 0 | 6 | 14 | 17 | ||||||||
| 2019 | 10 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 12 | 15 | ||||||||
| 2021 | 10 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 15 | 8 | ||||||||
| 2023 | 12 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 17 | 11 | ||||||||
| 2025 | 10 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 24 | 12 | ||||||||
| Total | – | 144 | 48 | 31 | 65 | 184 | 199 | |||||||
- *Draws include knockout matches decided by penalty shootout.
The Republic of Ireland U21 soccer team represents the nation in international under-21 competitions and serves as a vital stepping stone for young talent aspiring to play at the senior level. Governed by the Football Association of Ireland (FAI), the team is known for its commitment to developing skilled players who embody the spirit and passion of Irish football.
The U21 squad competes in various tournaments, including the UEFA European Under-21 Championship qualifiers, where they showcase their abilities against other national teams from across Europe. The team's playing style is characterized by a strong emphasis on teamwork, resilience, and tactical discipline, reflecting the rich footballing heritage of Ireland.
With a focus on nurturing young talent, the Republic of Ireland U21 team provides a platform for emerging players to gain valuable international experience and exposure. Many former U21 players have successfully transitioned to the senior national team, contributing to the growth and success of Irish football on the global stage.
The team's colors are green, white, and orange, symbolizing the national identity, and they proudly represent the hopes and aspirations of young Irish footballers. Fans passionately support the U21 team, creating an electric atmosphere during home matches, as they cheer on the next generation of stars aiming to make their mark in the world of soccer.
The U21 squad competes in various tournaments, including the UEFA European Under-21 Championship qualifiers, where they showcase their abilities against other national teams from across Europe. The team's playing style is characterized by a strong emphasis on teamwork, resilience, and tactical discipline, reflecting the rich footballing heritage of Ireland.
With a focus on nurturing young talent, the Republic of Ireland U21 team provides a platform for emerging players to gain valuable international experience and exposure. Many former U21 players have successfully transitioned to the senior national team, contributing to the growth and success of Irish football on the global stage.
The team's colors are green, white, and orange, symbolizing the national identity, and they proudly represent the hopes and aspirations of young Irish footballers. Fans passionately support the U21 team, creating an electric atmosphere during home matches, as they cheer on the next generation of stars aiming to make their mark in the world of soccer.