Republic of Ireland 1-1 Israel: match report, goals and statistics

Match summary

The points were shared in UEFA Nations League on Sunday, 4 October 2026 as Republic of Ireland and Israel finished 1-1.

Republic of Ireland led 1-0 at half-time. The game was played at Gradski stadion Backa Topola, Backa Topola.

Before kick-off

Over their last 5 games Republic of Ireland have 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 defeat. They scored 7 goals and let in 4 goals (W-D-L-W-D).

Over their last 5 games Israel have 1 win, 2 draws and 2 defeats. They scored 4 goals and let in 8 goals (D-W-L-L-D).

Republic of Ireland arrive in better form, taking 8 of a possible 15 points from their recent matches, compared with 5 for Israel.

The previous meeting between the sides before this game was Israel 0-3 Republic of Ireland on Sunday, 27 September 2026.

Goals and key moments

The match produced 2 goals.

39' - Troy Parrott converted a penalty for Republic of Ireland (1-0). 47' - Dor Peretz scored for Israel (1-1).

Discipline and substitutions

The match saw 4 yellow cards: 1 for Republic of Ireland and 3 for Israel.

Substitutions recorded: 4 substitutions for Republic of Ireland and 5 substitutions for Israel.

Match statistics

Republic of Ireland had 55% of possession, against 45% for Israel.

Republic of Ireland had 15 shots, 4 on target, while Israel had 10 shots, 2 on target. Republic of Ireland won 3 corners and Israel won 3 corners. Republic of Ireland committed 13 fouls and Israel committed 15 fouls.

Republic of Ireland had the most shots on target (4).

Impact on the table

In the latest standings Republic of Ireland are 3rd with 5 points from 4 matches, while Israel are 4th with 2 points from 4 matches. That leaves Israel 3 points behind Republic of Ireland.

More on this match

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