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Ireland vs Austria head-to-head form and history are in focus as the two sides meet in the UEFA Nations League on 1 October 2026. The figures below are current as of 29 September 2026. In this season’s Group C table, Ireland sit third of four teams while Austria top the same group with a maximum record, so both positions come from directly comparable standings.
Head-to-Head Record
Across all 4 recorded meetings between the two sides, stretching from 26 March 2013 to 11 June 2017, the record is even: Ireland have won once, Austria have won once, and two meetings have finished level. The sides have shared 8 goals in that span – 4 apiece – for an average of 2 goals per meeting. Every one of those 4 games came in FIFA World Cup qualification, so Sunday’s Nations League fixture will be their first meeting outside that context on record.
| Date | Match | Score | Competition | Season |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017-06-11 | Ireland vs Austria | 1-1 | FIFA World Cup qualification (UEFA) | 2018 |
| 2016-11-12 | Austria vs Ireland | 0-1 | FIFA World Cup qualification (UEFA) | 2018 |
| 2013-09-10 | Austria vs Ireland | 1-0 | FIFA World Cup qualification (UEFA) | 2014 |
| 2013-03-26 | Ireland vs Austria | 2-2 | FIFA World Cup qualification (UEFA) | 2014 |
Ireland: Recent Form
Ireland’s last six outings read W L D W W D, worth 1.83 points per game across a run of 3 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss. They have scored 10 and conceded just 2 in that period, keeping 4 clean sheets while failing to score twice. Four of those six matches were friendlies, so this form line blends competitive and non-competitive results rather than reflecting six straight Nations League tests; the most recent games were a 3-0 win away to Israel and a 0-1 loss away to Kosovo.
| Date | Venue | Opponent | Competition | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-27 | A | Israel | UEFA Nations League | 3-0 | W |
| 2026-09-24 | A | Kosovo | UEFA Nations League | 0-1 | L |
| 2026-06-05 | A | Canada | International Friendly | 1-1 | D |
| 2026-05-28 | H | Qatar | International Friendly | 1-0 | W |
| 2026-05-16 | H | Grenada | International Friendly | 5-0 | W |
| 2026-03-31 | H | North Macedonia | International Friendly | 0-0 | D |
Austria: Recent Form
Austria’s last six matches went W W L D L W, all of them competitive fixtures with no friendlies in the sample, producing 1.67 points per game from 3 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses. They have scored freely at 12 goals but also conceded 11, and have not kept a clean sheet in this run, though they failed to score in two of the six. Their most recent results were a 3-1 home win over Kosovo and a 3-1 home win over Israel.
| Date | Venue | Opponent | Competition | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-27 | H | Kosovo | UEFA Nations League | 3-1 | W |
| 2026-09-24 | H | Israel | UEFA Nations League | 3-1 | W |
| 2026-07-02 | A | Spain | FIFA World Cup | 0-3 | L |
| 2026-06-28 | A | Algeria | FIFA World Cup | 3-3 | D |
| 2026-06-22 | A | Argentina | FIFA World Cup | 0-2 | L |
| 2026-06-17 | H | Jordan | FIFA World Cup | 3-1 | W |
Form and Record at a Glance
- All 4 recorded head-to-head meetings: 1 win each and 2 draws, with goals level at 4-4.
- Average of 2 goals per meeting across that recorded history.
- Ireland’s last six: 3W-2D-1L, 1.83 points per game, 4 clean sheets, but 4 of the 6 were friendlies.
- Austria’s last six: 3W-1D-2L, 1.67 points per game, all competitive, no clean sheets.
- Ireland sit 3rd of 4 in the Nations League Group C table; Austria lead the same group.
How Ireland and Austria Compare
Ireland’s recent form is built on a tighter defence, with 2 goals conceded and 4 clean sheets in six games, though that run is padded by four friendlies rather than pure competitive testing. Austria’s six games have all been competitive and higher-scoring at both ends, with 12 scored but 11 conceded and no clean sheets. In the Group C table both sides occupy the same group, with Austria first on 6 points from two wins and Ireland third on 3 points after one win and one loss.
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FAQ
How many times have Ireland and Austria met?
The data holds 4 recorded meetings between the two sides, running from March 2013 to June 2017, all in FIFA World Cup qualification. Ireland won one, Austria won one, and two finished as draws.
What is Ireland’s current form heading into this match?
Ireland have gone W L D W W D across their last six matches, taking 1.83 points per game with 10 goals scored and 2 conceded, though 4 of those 6 fixtures were friendlies rather than competitive games.
What is Austria’s current form heading into this match?
Austria have gone W W L D L W across their last six matches, all competitive, taking 1.67 points per game with 12 goals scored and 11 conceded and no clean sheets in that run.
Where do the two sides stand in their Nations League group?
Both sides are in Group C: Austria are first with 6 points from two wins, while Ireland are third with 3 points from one win and one loss, out of four teams.