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England in Dublin to open Nations League campaign

Feb 9, 2024 11:45 By Dave Hooper
England in Dublin to open Nations League campaign
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Ireland will start and finish their nations league campaign against England

Ireland will begin their 2024 UEFA Nations League campaign with a home to England in September.

England will make their first appearance in Dublin since 2015 on September seventh. The nation’s league opener in the Aviva kicks off at 5pm.

Last night, the Boys in Green were drawn in a group with England, Finland and Greece with all games taking place in Autumn of this year.

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Ireland will host the Three Lions on Saturday, September seventh before facing Greece at home days later on Tuesday, September 10.

October will see back-to-back away games. Finland on Thursday, October 10 before heading to Greece for match-day four on Sunday, October 13.

Ireland's final home game of the campaign will be against Finland on Thursday, November 14. The final match-day against England in Wembley stadium on Sunday, November 17.

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Ireland have played England on 16 occasions since the FAI was founded in 1920. Indeed, two games have gone in favour of Ireland with eight matches drawn.

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Ireland have won just one of 16 previous nations league games. Finland recorded back-to-back wins against Ireland in the 2020 nations league. Whereas, Ireland have never faced Greece in a nations league game.

2024 UEFA Nations League Group B2 fixtures (kick-offs are Irish Time)

Saturday, September 7 - Ireland v England, KO 5pm

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Tuesday, September 10 - Ireland v Greece, KO 7.45pm

Thursday, October 10 - Finland v Ireland, KO 7.45pm

Sunday, October 13 - Greece v Ireland, KO 7.45pm

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Thursday, November 14 - Ireland v Finland, KO 7.45pm

Sunday, November 17 - England v Ireland, KO 5pm

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