Republic of Ireland U21s 3-1 England U21s: Lee Carsley's side suffer defeat in Cork as Ireland secure play-off place for Euro 2027
The Republic of Ireland U21 football team defeated England U21s 3-1 in Cork to secure a play-off spot for Euro 2027. This result marked England's first defeat of the qualifying campaign.
Why it matters
The match outcome significantly impacts the qualification path for the upcoming European youth championship.
England U21s suffered their first defeat to their Republic of Ireland counterparts after falling 3-1 in Cork, with Tommy Lonergan scoring twice for the hosts. <p>Lee Carsley's men had already qualified for Euro 2027 as Group D winners but Ireland were competing for a play-off place, which they successfully secured when their deserved victory at Turner's Cross clinched second place at the expense of Slovakia on head-to-head record.</p><ul><li><a href="https://www.skysports.com/football/live-blog/11095/13427059/england-football-news-live-updates-schedule-and-analysis-of-thomas-tuchels-three-lions" target="_blank"><strong>England latest news blog</strong></a> | <a href="https://www.skysports.com/uefa-nations-league" target="_blank"><strong>Nations League scores & news</strong></a> | <a href="https://www.skysports.com/uefa-nations-league-table" target="_blank"><strong>Tables</strong></a></li><li><strong>Got Sky? </strong><a href="https://qrcode.skysports.com/skysports/Altefl-blog-ref" target="_blank"><strong>Watch now on the Sky Sports app</strong></a></li><li><strong>Not got Sky?
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