Match report

Wales Defeats Liechtenstein 1-0 in World Cup Qualification Europe

Liechtenstein
Liechtenstein
0–1
FT
Wales
Wales
Nov 15, 2025

Wales managed a narrow 1-0 victory over Liechtenstein in their World Cup Qualification Europe match. The game was a tough contest for Wales, who were met with stiff resistance from the Liechtenstein defense. A goal by J. James in the 61st minute proved decisive, overcoming an earlier goal disallowed by VAR in the 27th minute. Despite several substitutions and yellow cards for both teams, Wales maintained their focus to secure the vital three points.

Key Facts

  • • Final score: Liechtenstein 0–1 Wales
  • • Goal: J. James (61')
  • • Goal disallowed for Wales by VAR: N. Broadhead (27')
  • • Yellow cards: Liechtenstein (N. Hasler, F. Luque-Notaro); Wales (J. James, L. Koumas, E. Ampadu)

Lineups

Liechtenstein

Formation: 3-5-2

Starting XI

  • 1 B. Buchel (G)
  • 14 L. Meier (D)
  • 6 A. Malin (D)
  • 3 M. Goppel (D)
  • 18 N. Hasler (M)
  • 17 S. Luchinger (M)
  • 10 A. Hasler (M)
  • 8 A. Sele (M)
  • 19 E. Zund (M)
  • 7 F. Luque-Notaro (F)
  • 11 D. Salanovic (F)

Substitutes

  • 12 G. Foser
  • 21 J. Ospelt
  • 2 S. Schlegel
  • 4 J. Weissenhofer
  • 5 F. Oberwaditzer
  • 9 F. Saglam
  • 13 L. Kranz
  • 15 L. Beck
  • 16 F. Wolfinger
  • 20 S. Wolfinger
  • 22 W. Pizzi

Wales

Formation: 4-1-4-1

Starting XI

  • 1 K. Darlow (G)
  • 3 N. Williams (D)
  • 4 D. Lawlor (D)
  • 6 J. Rodon (D)
  • 15 J. Dasilva (D)
  • 5 E. Ampadu (M)
  • 20 D. James (M)
  • 23 N. Broadhead (M)
  • 17 J. James (M)
  • 19 S. Thomas (M)
  • 18 M. Harris (F)

Substitutes

  • 12 T. King
  • 21 A. Davies
  • 2 R. Norrington-Davies
  • 7 D. Brooks
  • 8 R. Colwill
  • 9 L. Koumas
  • 10 L. Cullen
  • 11 B. Johnson
  • 13 I. Davies
  • 14 R. Kpakio
  • 16 J. Colwill
  • 22 J. Sheehan

Timeline

  1. Wales
    27' Wales Var · Goal cancelled
    N. Broadhead
  2. Liechtenstein
    45'+2 Liechtenstein Card · Yellow Card
    N. Hasler

    Time wasting

  3. Liechtenstein
    46' Liechtenstein subst · Substitution 1
    Off: D. Salanovic · On: F. Sağlam
  4. Wales
    61' Wales Goal · Normal Goal
    J. James · Assist: Daniel James
  5. Wales
    63' Wales Card · Yellow Card
    J. James

    Foul

  6. Wales
    65' Wales subst · Substitution 1
    Off: N. Broadhead · On: R. Colwill
  7. Wales
    66' Wales subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Daniel James · On: D. Brooks
  8. Wales
    66' Wales subst · Substitution 3
    Off: M. Harris · On: L. Koumas
  9. Liechtenstein
    67' Liechtenstein Card · Yellow Card
    F. Luque-Notaro

    Argument

  10. Liechtenstein
    74' Liechtenstein subst · Substitution 3
    Off: F. Luque-Notaro · On: W. Pizzi
  11. Wales
    77' Wales subst · Substitution 4
    Off: J. James · On: Liam Cullen
  12. Wales
    79' Wales Card · Yellow Card
    L. Koumas

    Foul

  13. Liechtenstein
    81' Liechtenstein subst · Substitution 4
    Off: A. Sele · On: S. Schlegel
  14. Liechtenstein
    81' Liechtenstein subst · Substitution 5
    Off: A. Hasler · On: S. Wolfinger
  15. Wales
    83' Wales subst · Substitution 5
    Off: S. Thomas · On: B. Johnson
  16. Wales
    86' Wales Card · Yellow Card
    E. Ampadu

    Foul

Match Stats

Stat Liechtenstein Wales
Fouls 9 5
Pass Accuracy 66% 92%
Offsides 3 3
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 3 18
Corners 2 7
Total Passes 200 697
Yellow Cards 2 3
Blocked Shots 0 3
Shots on Target 0 7
xG 0.22 1.81
Shots off Target 3 8
Possession 23% 77%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 131 640
Shots Inside Box 2 12
Saves 6 0
Shots Outside Box 1 6

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The disallowed goal by N. Broadhead in the 27th minute, which was nullified by VAR, could have shifted the momentum earlier in favor of Wales.
  • ▸ J. James' goal in the 61st minute provided Wales with the lead, which they were able to defend effectively despite Liechtenstein's efforts and a series of yellow cards and substitutions.