Republic of Ireland Long Balls Stats 2026/2027

Republic of Ireland Long Balls Stats 2024/2025

Republic of Ireland have recorded 377 long balls across 8 UEFA Nations League games in 2024/2025, averaging 47.1 per match. C. Kelleher leads the squad with 121 long balls - 15.13 per game. D. O'Shea is next with 38.

Republic of Ireland Long Balls: Form & Insights

Over their last 10 games, Republic of Ireland are averaging 47.1 long balls per match - C. Kelleher leads that period with 121. Use the match-by-match table above to compare long balls game by game, with home and away filters ahead of Republic of Ireland vs Kosovo on 24.09.2026.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many long balls do Republic of Ireland average per game?

Republic of Ireland average 47.1 long balls per UEFA Nations League game in 2024/2025, based on 8 matches. Over their last 10 games that figure is 47.1 per match.

Who leads Republic of Ireland for long balls?

C. Kelleher leads Republic of Ireland for long balls in 2024/2025 with 121 in UEFA Nations League - an average of 15.13 per game. D. O'Shea is second with 38.

How do Republic of Ireland's long balls break down home vs away?

Use the Home / Away filter above the data table to compare Republic of Ireland's long balls totals and per-game averages split by venue across 2024/2025.

Republic of Ireland player long balls rates

Player	Position	Apps	Long balls	Per game	1+ hit rate
Caoimhín Kelleher	goalkeeper	8	137	17.13	100%
Dara O'Shea	defender	9	79	8.78	100%
Nathan Collins	defender	9	53	5.89	100%
Jake O'Brien	defender	8	39	4.88	100%
Séamus Coleman	defender	8	30	3.75	100%
Mark Travers	goalkeeper	2	29	14.5	100%
Finn Azaz	midfielder	6	24	4	100%
Jayson Molumby	midfielder	7	17	2.43	100%
Ryan Manning	defender	5	16	3.2	100%
James Abankwah	defender	4	12	3	75%
Jason Knight	midfielder	3	12	4	100%
Josh Cullen	midfielder	4	10	2.5	75%
Conor Coventry	midfielder	3	9	3	100%
Liam Scales	defender	5	8	1.6	100%
Jack Taylor	midfielder	3	6	2	100%
Jamie McGrath	midfielder	2	5	2.5	100%
Troy Parrott	attacker	7	4	0.57	29%
Festy Ebosele	defender	3	4	1.33	67%
Robbie Brady	midfielder	1	4	4	100%
Max O'Leary	goalkeeper	1	4	4	100%
Chiedozie Ogbene	attacker	10	3	0.3	30%
Jack Moylan	midfielder	2	3	1.5	50%
Killian Phillips	midfielder	2	3	1.5	100%
John Egan	defender	1	3	3	100%
Mark McGuinness	defender	1	3	3	100%

Republic of Ireland long balls match by match

Date	Competition	Opponent	Venue	Score	Team long balls
5 Jun 2026	Friendly International	Canada	Away	1-1	62
28 May 2026	Friendly International	Qatar	Home	1-0	45
16 May 2026	Friendly International	Grenada	Home	5-0	41
31 Mar 2026	Friendly International	North Macedonia	Home	0-0	45
26 Mar 2026	WC Qualification Europe	Czech Republic	Away	2-2	78
16 Nov 2025	WC Qualification Europe	Hungary	Away	2-3	48
13 Nov 2025	WC Qualification Europe	Portugal	Home	2-0	55
14 Oct 2025	WC Qualification Europe	Armenia	Home	1-0	48
11 Oct 2025	WC Qualification Europe	Portugal	Away	1-0	63
9 Sep 2025	WC Qualification Europe	Armenia	Away	2-1	53

Republic of Ireland Long balls for 2026/2027 by venue

Scope	Average	Over 0.5 %	Over 1.5 %	Over 2.5 %	Over 3.5 %	Over 4.5 %
Home	-	-	-	-	-	-
Away	-	-	-	-	-	-
Overall	-	-	-	-	-	-

Republic of Ireland Long balls against 2026/2027 by venue

Scope	Average	Over 0.5 %	Over 1.5 %	Over 2.5 %	Over 3.5 %	Over 4.5 %
Home	-	-	-	-	-	-
Away	-	-	-	-	-	-
Overall	-	-	-	-	-	-

Republic of Ireland Match total 2026/2027 by venue

Scope	Average	Over 0.5 %	Over 1.5 %	Over 2.5 %	Over 3.5 %	Over 4.5 %
Home	-	-	-	-	-	-
Away	-	-	-	-	-	-
Overall	-	-	-	-	-	-

Republic of Ireland next three opponents: long balls per game this season

Kick-off	Opponent	Their match total	Their long balls for	Their long balls against	Match total at that venue	For at that venue	Against at that venue
Thu 24 Sep 18:45	Kosovo (away)	-	-	-	-	-	-
Sun 27 Sep 18:45	Israel (away)	-	-	-	-	-	-
Thu 1 Oct 18:45	Austria (home)	-	-	-	-	-	-