Match report

England Defeats Rep. Of Ireland 5-0 in UEFA Nations League

England
England
5–0
FT
Rep. Of Ireland
Rep. Of Ireland
Nov 17, 2024

England's dominance was evident as they secured a decisive 5-0 victory over the Rep. Of Ireland in the UEFA Nations League. The Three Lions capitalized on a red card issued to L. Scales, with goals from Harry Kane, Anthony Gordon, Conor Gallagher, Jarrod Bowen, and Tom Harwood-Bellis.

Key Facts

  • • England 5-0 Rep. Of Ireland
  • • Harry Kane scored from the penalty spot
  • • L. Scales received a red card for the Rep. Of Ireland
  • • Anthony Gordon, Conor Gallagher, Jarrod Bowen, and Tom Harwood-Bellis also found the net
  • • Jude Bellingham provided two assists
  • • England secured all three points in the UEFA Nations League

Lineups

England

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 J. Pickford (G)
  • 14 T. Livramento (D)
  • 2 K. Walker (D)
  • 6 M. Guéhi (D)
  • 12 L. Hall (D)
  • 4 C. Gallagher (M)
  • 17 C. Jones (M)
  • 23 N. Madueke (M)
  • 10 J. Bellingham (M)
  • 11 A. Gordon (M)
  • 9 H. Kane (F)

Substitutes

  • 16 T. Harwood-Bellis
  • 19 M. Rogers
  • 21 D. Solanke
  • 20 J. Bowen
  • 8 A. Gomes
  • 13 D. Henderson
  • 7 M. Gibbs-White
  • 15 J. Quansah
  • 3 R. Lewis
  • 18 O. Watkins
  • 22 J. Trafford

Rep. Of Ireland

Formation: 4-1-4-1

Starting XI

  • 1 C. Kelleher (G)
  • 4 D. O'Shea (D)
  • 20 M. McGuinness (D)
  • 5 L. Scales (D)
  • 3 C. O'Dowda (D)
  • 22 N. Collins (M)
  • 21 F. Ebosele (M)
  • 8 J. Molumby (M)
  • 6 J. Cullen (M)
  • 7 S. Szmodics (M)
  • 9 E. Ferguson (F)

Substitutes

  • 14 F. Azaz
  • 15 R. Manning
  • 10 T. Parrott
  • 13 A. Moran
  • 18 K. McAteer
  • 19 T. Cannon
  • 11 M. Johnston
  • 12 J. O'Brien
  • 2 M. Doherty
  • 16 M. O’Leary
  • 23 M. Travers
  • 17 C. Coventry

Timeline

  1. England
    41' England Card · Yellow Card
    Jude Bellingham

    Argument

  2. Rep. Of Ireland
    43' Rep. Of Ireland Card · Yellow Card
    L. Scales

    Time wasting

  3. Rep. Of Ireland
    45'+3 Rep. Of Ireland Card · Yellow Card
    J. Molumby

    Argument

  4. Rep. Of Ireland
    51' Rep. Of Ireland Card · Yellow Card
    L. Scales

    Foul

  5. Rep. Of Ireland
    51' Rep. Of Ireland Card · Red Card
    L. Scales

    Foul

  6. England
    53' England Goal · Penalty
    H. Kane
  7. England
    55' England Goal · Normal Goal
    Anthony Gordon
  8. England
    58' England Goal · Normal Goal
    C. Gallagher · Assist: M. Guéhi
  9. England
    62' England subst · Substitution 1
    Off: K. Walker · On: T. Harwood-Bellis
  10. Rep. Of Ireland
    67' Rep. Of Ireland subst · Substitution 1
    Off: C. O'Dowda · On: F. Azaz
  11. Rep. Of Ireland
    67' Rep. Of Ireland subst · Substitution 2
    Off: F. Ebosele · On: R. Manning
  12. Rep. Of Ireland
    67' Rep. Of Ireland subst · Substitution 3
    Off: E. Ferguson · On: T. Parrott
  13. England
    75' England subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Anthony Gordon · On: Morgan Rogers
  14. England
    75' England subst · Substitution 3
    Off: C. Gallagher · On: D. Solanke
  15. England
    75' England subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Noni Madueke · On: Jarrod Bowen
  16. Rep. Of Ireland
    76' Rep. Of Ireland subst · Substitution 4
    Off: J. Cullen · On: A. Moran
  17. England
    76' England Goal · Normal Goal
    Jarrod Bowen · Assist: Jude Bellingham
  18. England
    79' England subst · Substitution 5
    Off: C. Jones · On: A. Gomes
  19. England
    79' England Goal · Normal Goal
    T. Harwood-Bellis · Assist: Jude Bellingham
  20. Rep. Of Ireland
    85' Rep. Of Ireland Card · Yellow Card
    D. O'Shea

    Foul

  21. Rep. Of Ireland
    86' Rep. Of Ireland subst · Substitution 5
    Off: S. Szmodics · On: K. McAteer
  22. England
    89' England Card · Yellow Card
    A. Gomes

    Foul

Match Stats

Stat England Rep. Of Ireland
Fouls 7 9
Pass Accuracy 93% 76%
Offsides — —
Red Cards 0 1
Total Shots 22 1
Corners 12 0
Total Passes 677 249
Yellow Cards 4 4
Blocked Shots 8 0
Shots on Target 7 1
xG — —
Shots off Target 7 0
Possession 74% 26%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 630 190
Shots Inside Box 16 1
Saves 1 2
Shots Outside Box 6 0

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The red card issued to L. Scales in the 51st minute shifted the momentum decisively in favor of England
  • ▸ Harry Kane's penalty goal in the 53rd minute put England ahead and set the tone for a commanding performance