Friendly
17.11.2022 at 19:45 - Aviva Stadium
The Republic of Ireland are set to face Norway at the Aviva Stadium in their final home match of 2022 as they look to end the calendar year on a high.
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16th Nov 2022
Ireland go into the game having secured an important 3-2 victory in the last match against Armenia in the UEFA Nations League as Robbie Brady scored a dramatic last-minute winner from the penalty spot.
Stephen Kenny's side face Norway before heading out to Malta for their match in Ta'Quli on Sunday, November 20, their final match ahead of the year.
Match Details
Fixture: Republic of Ireland v Norway
Competition: International Friendly
Stadium: Aviva Stadium
Kick-off: 7.45pm
Date: Thursday, November 17
TV: RTE & Sky Sports
Tickets: Available here
Match Officials
Referee: Allard Lindhout (NED)
Assistant 1: Rogier Honig (NED)
Assistant 2: Rens Bluemink (NED)
Fourth Official: Neil Doyle (IRL)
Please note that VAR will not be in operation at the fixture.
What he said - Manager Stephen Kenny
"Norway have a lot of players playing at a good level, they are all good players. The highest profile is Martin Odegaard who is an exceptional player for sure. They have players from La Liga and the other top leagues so they have shown themselves to be a good team.
"It’s an important game in preparation for France. We want to pick a strong team. We want a strong performance. Some other players are coming into contention who have been playing well at club level and, and we have to take that into account.
"Obviously, France and Norway are different. It’s difficult to gauge, France have been changing their system so much, between a back three and a back four, so you can’t say it’s the same tactical challenge."
What he said - Defender John Egan
“This is football and we know Norway are a good team. They’ve got good players no matter who is playing.
“I don’t focus on that really. We have to go out and play well against what we are up against. We all want to do really well for this team. I’m looking forward to this game.
"Evan's a young man but he’s not young in stature. He is a big man for his age and he has got a bright future ahead of him.
“It seems like he has got a really bright attitude and he’s got good ability, so it’s been really good to get to know him this week."
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Head-to-Head - Republic of Ireland v Norway
Matches Played: 18
Game Won: 7
Draws: 8
Games Lost: 3
10/10/1937 - Norway 3-2 Republic of Ireland - FIFA World Cup
07/11/1937 - Republic of Ireland 3-3 Norway - FIFA World Cup
26/11/1950 - Republic of Ireland 2-2 Norway - International Friendly
30/05/1951 - Norway 2-3 Republic of Ireland - International Friendly
08/11/1954 - Republic of Ireland 2-1 Norway - International Friendly
25/05/1955 - Norway 1-3 Republic of Ireland - International Friendly
06/11/1960 - Republic of Ireland 3-1 Norway - International Friendly
13/05/1964 - Norway 1-4 Republic of Ireland - International Friendly
06/06/1973 - Norway 1-1 Republic of Ireland - International Friendly
24/03/1976 - Republic of Ireland 3-0 Norway - International Friendly
21/05/1978 - Norway 0-0 Republic of Ireland - International Friendly
17/10/1984 - Norway 1-0 Republic of Ireland - FIFA World Cup
01/05/1985 - Republic of Ireland 0-0 Norway - FIFA World Cup
01/06/1988 - Norway 0-0 Republic of Ireland - International Friendly
28/06/1994 - Republic of Ireland 0-0 Norway - FIFA World Cup
30/04/2003 - Republic of Ireland 1-0 Norway - International Friendly
20/08/2008 - Norway 1-1 Republic of Ireland - International Friendly
17/11/2010 - Republic of Ireland 1-2 Norway - International Friendly
Opta Facts - Republic of Ireland v Norway
- This will be the first meeting between Republic of Ireland and Norway since November 2010, exactly 12 years before this match, when Norway won a friendly encounter 2-1.
- Republic of Ireland have won just one of their last eight meetings with Norway in all competitions (D5 L2), a 1-0 win in April 2003 after a Damien Duff goal.
- Republic of Ireland have won both of their last two home games, wins over Scotland in June and Armenia in September. The Boys in Green last won three straight matches at home in March 2016 (run of four).
- Norway have lost both of their last two games, as many as they had in their previous 16 internationals beforehand (W10 D4).
- Republic of Ireland are unbeaten in their last eight friendlies at home (W6 D2) since a 0-1 defeat by Iceland in March 2017.
- Norway have won seven of their last eight international friendlies (L1), most recently a 9-0 win over Armenia in March.
- Michael Obafemi has been directly involved in three goals in his three starts for Republic of Ireland (2 goals, 1 assist). Obafemi could become the first player to score in three consecutive home appearances for the nation since Robbie Keane in November 2013 (five in a row).
- Erling Haaland has scored 21 goals in his last 21 international appearances for Norway, including 14 in his last 11.
Republic of Ireland Squad - Norway & Malta
Goalkeepers: Caoimhin Kelleher (Liverpool), Gavin Bazunu (Southampton), Mark Travers (AFC Bournemouth).
Defenders: Seamus Coleman (Everton), Matt Doherty (Tottenham Hotspur), Nathan Collins (Wolverhampton Wanderers), John Egan (Sheffield United), Dara O'Shea (West Bromwich Albion), Darragh Lenihan (Middlesbrough), Liam Scales (Aberdeen, on loan from Celtic), James McClean (Wigan Athletic), Robbie Brady (Preston North End), Mark Sykes (Bristol City).
Midfielders: Josh Cullen (Burnley), Jeff Hendrick (Reading, on loan from Newcastle United), Jayson Molumby (West Bromwich Albion), Alan Browne (Preston North End), Will Smallbone (Stoke City, on loan from Southampton), Jamie McGrath (Dundee United, on loan from Wigan Athletic).
Forwards: Michael Obafemi (Swansea City), Callum Robinson (Cardiff City), Chiedozie Ogbene (Rotherham United), Evan Ferguson (Brighton and Hove Albion), Callum O'Dowda (Cardiff City).
Squad for Norway & Malta friendlies confirmed
Republic of Ireland manager Stephen Kenny has selected a 26-man squad for the international friendlies against Norway and Malta.
10th Nov 2022
Brighton and Hove Albion striker Evan Ferguson receives his first call-up to the senior international squad as well as midfielder Will Smallbone who also moves up from the U-21s.
Middlesbrough defender Darragh Lenihan returns to the squad after injury ruled him out of the September international window and Liverpool goalkeeper Caoimhin Kelleher is also named after his impressive display in the penalty shoot-out victory last night for Liverpool in the EFL Cup.
Dundee United midfielder Jamie McGrath earns a recall having impressed this season in the Scottish Premiership whilst Aberdeen defender Liam Scales and Wigan Athletic striker Will Keane also come into the squad.
Ireland are set to face Norway at the Aviva Stadium on Thursday, November 17 with kick-off at 7.45pm, with another big crowd expected with a limited number of adult and premium level tickets remaining.
Tickets are available from Ticketmaster here.
Stephen Kenny's side will then travel to Ta'Quli to face Malta at the National Stadium at 7pm (8pm local time) to round off the 2022 schedule.
Republic of Ireland Squad - Norway & Malta
Goalkeepers: Caoimhin Kelleher (Liverpool), Gavin Bazunu (Southampton), Mark Travers (AFC Bournemouth).
Defenders: Seamus Coleman (Everton), Matt Doherty (Tottenham Hotspur), Nathan Collins (Wolverhampton Wanderers), John Egan (Sheffield United), Dara O'Shea (West Bromwich Albion), Darragh Lenihan (Middlesbrough), Liam Scales (Aberdeen, on loan from Celtic), James McClean (Wigan Athletic), Robbie Brady (Preston North End).
Midfielders: Josh Cullen (Burnley), Jeff Hendrick (Reading, on loan from Newcastle United), Jayson Molumby (West Bromwich Albion), Alan Browne (Preston North End), Will Smallbone (Stoke City, on loan from Southampton), Jamie McGrath (Dundee United).
Forwards: Michael Obafemi (Swansea City), Callum Robinson (Cardiff City), Scott Hogan (Birmingham City), Chiedozie Ogbene (Rotherham United), Will Keane (Wigan Athletic), Evan Ferguson (Brighton and Hove Albion), Callum O'Dowda (Cardiff City).
Fixtures - Norway & Malta
17/11 - Republic of Ireland v Norway, Aviva Stadium, 7.45pm
20/11 - Malta v Republic of Ireland, Ta'Quli National Stadium, 7pm (8pm local time)
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