Mitrovic makes the difference as Ireland lose to Serbia

Ireland’s World Cup qualifying campaign got off to a disappointing but spirited 3-2 loss to Serbia in Belgrade. Alan Browne ended manager Stephen Kenny’s goal drought but the hosts replied through Dusan Vlahovic and Aleksandar Mitrovic with James Collins scoring moments from the end.

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Ireland avoid relegation but fail to beat Bulgaria

The Republic of Ireland’s winless run continued tonight as they drew 0-0 with Bulgaria. The result means they retain their status in League B of the Nations League but Stephen Kenny is yet to taste success as an international manager and his side have now gone seven games without a goal.

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Ireland draw blank again in loss to Wales

Ireland once again failed to score in the UEFA Nations League as they lose 1-0 to Wales in Cardiff thanks to a second half David Brooks header. The Boys in Green will hope to end their barren streak against Bulgaria on Wednesday.

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England ease to victory over Ireland at Wembley

Ireland were beaten by England for the first time in 35 years tonight as Stephen Kenny’s search for a maiden win continued. Harry Maguire headed the hosts ahead with Jadon Sancho adding a second. The third goal came via a Dominic Calvert-Lewin penalty.

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Fredrik Jensen fires Finland to victory over Ireland

Fredrik Jensen scored the only goal of the game as Finland defeated Ireland in the UEFA Nations League this evening. As in all of Stephen Kenny’s five matches in charge, the Irish could find positives amid a disappointing result.

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