Rep of Ireland U21
| U21 International | 11/17 14:00 | - |
Rep of Ireland U21 v
Sweden U21
|
W | 3-2 | |
| U21 International | 11/14 19:00 | - |
Sweden U21
v
Rep of Ireland U21
|
L | 2-0 | |
| European U21 Championship Qual | 10/15 16:30 | 1 |
[1] Italy U21
v
Rep of Ireland U21 [2]
|
D | 1-1 | |
| European U21 Championship Qual | 10/11 18:00 | 1 |
[2] Rep of Ireland U21 v
Norway U21
[3] 
|
D | 1-1 | |
| European U21 Championship Qual | 09/10 16:00 | 1 |
[2] Rep of Ireland U21 v
Latvia U21
[4] 
|
D | 2-2 | |
| European U21 Championship Qual | 09/06 16:45 | 1 |
[5] Turkey U21
v
Rep of Ireland U21 [3]
|
W | 0-1 | |
| U21 International | 06/11 14:00 | - |
England U20
v
Rep of Ireland U21
|
D | 2-2 | |
| U21 International | 06/07 16:00 | - |
Croatia U21
v
Rep of Ireland U21
|
W | 2-3 | |
| European U21 Championship Qual | 03/22 17:00 | 1 |
[6] San Marino U21
v
Rep of Ireland U21 [2]
|
W | 0-7 | |
| European U21 Championship Qual | 11/21 17:30 | 1 |
[3] Rep of Ireland U21 v
Italy U21
[1]
|
D | 2-2 | |
| European U21 Championship Qual | 11/17 17:00 | 1 |
[4] Norway U21
v
Rep of Ireland U21 [2]
|
L | 3-2 | |
| European U21 Championship Qual | 10/13 12:00 | 1 |
[4] Latvia U21
v
Rep of Ireland U21 [2]
|
W | 1-2 | |
| European U21 Championship Qual | 09/12 18:30 | 1 |
[3] Rep of Ireland U21 v
San Marino U21
[6]
|
W | 3-0 | |
| European U21 Championship Qual | 09/08 18:30 | 1 |
[4] Rep of Ireland U21 v
Turkey U21
[4]
|
W | 3-2 | |
| Youth International | 06/19 15:00 | - |
Rep of Ireland U21 v
Kuwait U22
|
W | 3-0 | |
| U21 International | 06/16 16:00 | - |
Ukraine U21
v
Rep of Ireland U21
|
D | 2-2 | |
| European U21 Championship Qual | 09/27 17:15 | 1 |
[2] Israel U21
v
Rep of Ireland U21 [2]
|
D | 0-0 | |
| European U21 Championship Qual | 09/23 18:00 | 1 |
[2] Rep of Ireland U21 v
Israel U21
[2]
|
D | 1-1 | |
| European U21 Championship Qual | 06/14 15:30 | 1 |
[1] Italy U21
v
Rep of Ireland U21 [2]
|
L | 4-1 | |
| European U21 Championship Qual | 06/06 16:00 | 1 |
[3] Rep of Ireland U21 v
Montenegro U21
[5] 
|
W | 3-1 | |
| European U21 Championship Qual | 06/03 18:30 | 1 |
[3] Rep of Ireland U21 v
Bosnia-Herzegovina U21
[4] 
|
W | 3-0 | |
| European U21 Championship Qual | 03/29 16:00 | 1 |
[1] Sweden U21
v
Rep of Ireland U21 [4]
|
W | 0-2 | |
| European U21 Championship Qual | 11/16 19:00 | 1 |
[5] Rep of Ireland U21 v
Sweden U21
[1]
|
W | 1-0 | |
| European U21 Championship Qual | 11/12 17:30 | 1 |
[4] Rep of Ireland U21 v
Italy U21
[2]
|
L | 0-2 | |
| European U21 Championship Qual | 10/12 15:30 | 1 |
[4] Montenegro U21
v
Rep of Ireland U21 [3]
|
L | 2-1 | |
| European U21 Championship Qual | 10/08 16:15 | 1 |
[3] Rep of Ireland U21 v
Luxembourg U21
[6] 
|
W | 2-0 | |
| European U21 Championship Qual | 09/07 14:00 | 1 |
[6] Luxembourg U21
v
Rep of Ireland U21 [4]
|
D | 1-1 | |
| European U21 Championship Qual | 09/03 14:30 | 1 |
[3] Bosnia-Herzegovina U21
v
Rep of Ireland U21 [4]
|
W | 0-2 | |
| U21 International | 06/05 16:00 | - |
Rep of Ireland U21 v
Denmark U20
|
L | 0-1 | |
| Youth International | 06/02 11:00 | - |
Australia U23
v
Rep of Ireland U21
|
W | 1-2 |
The Republic of Ireland national under-21 football team is a representative team of Irish football players. It is governed by the Football Association of Ireland and represents them at Under-21 level against the national teams of other national associations. The team played its first match in 1978 and has competed in the UEFA European Under-21 Championship since 1988.
History
As a European under-21 team, the Republic of Ireland participates in the UEFA European Under-21 Championship, which takes place every two years. There is no Under-21 World Cup, although there is an Under-20 World Cup. Ireland did not enter the first five Under-21 Championships, entering for the first time in 1988 but failing to qualify. Ireland have never qualified for the European Under-21 Championships.
UEFA European Under-21 Championship record
| UEFA European Under-21 Football Championship record | UEFA European Under-21 Football Championship Qualification record | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Round | Pld | W | D * | L | GF | GA | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | |
| 1978 | did not enter | – | – | – | – | – | – | |||||||
| 1980 | – | – | – | – | – | – | ||||||||
| 1982 | – | – | – | – | – | – | ||||||||
| 1984 | – | – | – | – | – | – | ||||||||
| 1986 | – | – | – | – | – | – | ||||||||
| 1988 | did not qualify | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 7 | |||||||
| 1990 | did not enter | – | – | – | – | – | – | |||||||
| 1992 | did not qualify | 6 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 14 | |||||||
| 1994 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 7 | 20 | ||||||||
| 1996 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 7 | 9 | ||||||||
| 1998 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 11 | 7 | ||||||||
| 2000 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 13 | 12 | ||||||||
| 2002 | 8 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 10 | 7 | ||||||||
| 2004 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 8 | 11 | ||||||||
| 2006 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 10 | 14 | ||||||||
| 2007 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | ||||||||
| 2009 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 14 | ||||||||
| 2011 | 10 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 11 | ||||||||
| 2013 | 8 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 15 | 10 | ||||||||
| 2015 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 10 | 12 | ||||||||
| 2017 | 10 | 4 | 0 | 6 | 14 | 17 | ||||||||
| 2019 | 10 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 12 | 15 | ||||||||
| 2021 | 10 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 15 | 8 | ||||||||
| 2023 | 12 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 17 | 11 | ||||||||
| 2025 | 10 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 24 | 12 | ||||||||
| Total | – | 144 | 48 | 31 | 65 | 184 | 199 | |||||||
- *Draws include knockout matches decided by penalty shootout.
The Republic of Ireland U21 soccer team is the youth national team representing Ireland in international competitions. Comprised of talented players under the age of 21, the team serves as a stepping stone for young Irish footballers to develop their skills and gain valuable experience on the international stage.
The team competes in various tournaments and qualifiers, aiming to qualify for major youth competitions such as the UEFA European Under-21 Championship. With a strong emphasis on player development and teamwork, the Republic of Ireland U21 team is known for its competitive spirit and determination to succeed.
Led by a dedicated coaching staff, the team is committed to nurturing the next generation of Irish soccer stars and preparing them for future success at the senior level. With a rich history and passionate fan base, the Republic of Ireland U21 team continues to inspire and excite supporters with their talent and potential.
The team competes in various tournaments and qualifiers, aiming to qualify for major youth competitions such as the UEFA European Under-21 Championship. With a strong emphasis on player development and teamwork, the Republic of Ireland U21 team is known for its competitive spirit and determination to succeed.
Led by a dedicated coaching staff, the team is committed to nurturing the next generation of Irish soccer stars and preparing them for future success at the senior level. With a rich history and passionate fan base, the Republic of Ireland U21 team continues to inspire and excite supporters with their talent and potential.