Ireland to face Bulgaria in Uefa Nations League relegation play-off
The Ireland players applaud the fans at the end of the match during the UEFA Nations League 2024/25 League B Group B2 match between England and Republic of Ireland at Wembley Stadium on November 17, 2024 in London, England.
Ireland have been drawn against Bulgaria in their promotion/relegation play-off in the Nations League.
The Nations League has now expanded so that teams finishing third in their group must play-off across two legs against a runner-up from the league below to secure their status.
Having finished third in their League B group, Ireland must now beat Bulgaria over two legs next year to secure their status.
The sides last met in the 2020 Nations League campaign: the teams drew 1-1 in Sofia before drawing 0-0 in Dublin.
Bulgaria finished second behind Northern Ireland ...