The Republic of Ireland and Austria played out a tightly contested UEFA Nations League Group B3 encounter at Dublin's Aviva Stadium on Thursday, October 1st, 2026, ultimately settling for a 0-0 stalemate. The match, which kicked off at 7:45pm, saw both sides unable to break the deadlock despite their best efforts in what proved to be a cagey affair between the two competitors.
Ireland manager's squad featured Caoimhin Kelleher in goal, with a defensive lineup marshaled by captain John O'Shea alongside John Egan, Liam Scales, and Jérémi Abankwah at the back. The midfield setup included Festy Azaz and Robbie Manning, while Adam Idah led the attacking line supported by Troy Parrott and Jamie Moylan. The hosts kept an eye on their bench, where goalkeeper Mark Bazunu and striker Callum Ogbene were among the available substitutes ready to impact the contest.
Austria's formation saw goalkeeper Friedl Wiegele marshaling the defense, protected by a backline of Sébastien Posch, Danilo Affengruber, Philipp Lienhart, and Philipp Mwene. Captain Xaver Schlager anchored the Austrian midfield, supported by Nicolas Seiwald and Pavel Wimmer, with Christoph Chukwuemeka and Christoph Adamu deployed in attacking roles alongside striker Sasa Kalajdzic. The visitors also possessed considerable depth on the bench, including midfielder Konrad Laimer and forward Michael Gregoritsch.
The match was overseen by Dutch referee Allard Lindhout, with VAR support provided by Jeroen Manschot. The draw leaves both nations with valuable points in their Nations League campaign, though neither side will be entirely satisfied with their inability to find the back of the net in a match that showcased the competitive nature of international football at this level.