Ireland vs Austria: Worldwide UEFA Nations League B broadcasts and how to watch anywhere in the world with a VPN

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How to watch Ireland vs Austria with a VPN

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A VPN, such as ExpressVPN, allows you to establish a secure, encrypted connection online. By virtually changing your location to a country where the game is being broadcast, you can bypass blackout restrictions and watch your favourite team live. A step-by-step guide is described later in this article, or you can also check out our guide to the best VPNs for streaming sports.

UEFA Nations League B - Game Week 3

1 Oct 2026 - 14:45

Aviva Stadium

Today's game between Ireland and Austria will kick off at 19:45.

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Step-by-step VPN guide to watch Ireland vs Austria today

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1. Download & Install: Sign up to ExpressVPN or another reputable VPN service (check out GOAL's guide here) and download the app on your device.
2. Connect to a Server: Open the app and select a server location where the match is being shown (e.g. if you are in the UK but want to watch a US stream, connect to a US server).
3. Clear Cache: Sometimes your browser holds onto your old location. Clear your cookies or refresh your browser to ensure the change takes effect.
4. Start Streaming: Go to your broadcaster's website and app and enjoy the game.

How to watch on the Big Screen

Watching on your phone or laptop is fine, but live sports belongs on the big screen. Here is how to get the VPN working on your TV:

• Smart TVs & Fire Stick: Most Android-based TVs and devices like the Amazon Fire TV Stick or Google Chromecast with Google TV have native VPN apps. Simply search for your VPN provider in the app store on your TV, log in, and connect just like you would on your phone.
• Apple TV, Roku & Consoles: These devices often don't support direct VPN apps. The easiest workaround is to use Smart DNS (usually found in your VPN account settings) or Mirror/Cast the stream from your VPN-connected phone or laptop to your TV.

Ireland vs Austria lineups

3-4-2-1

Ireland

IRL

Formation

Austria

AUT

4-2-3-1

C. KelleherJ. EganD. O'SheaL. ScalesA. IdahF. AzazJ. AbankwahR. ManningC. CoventryJ. MoylanT. ParrottF. WiegeleD. AffengruberP. LienhartS. PoschP. MweneN. SeiwaldR. SchmidP. WimmerX. SchlagerC. ChukwuemekaS. Kalajdzic

Austria

AUT

3-4-2-1

IRLAUT

Starting XI

• 1

  C. Kelleher

  7.2
  12

  F. Wiegele

  6.3
• 15

  J. Egan

  6.0
  2

  D. Affengruber

  M. Woeber 46'

  5.3
• 4

  CD. O'Shea

  6.2
  15

  P. Lienhart

  6.3
• 3

  L. Scales

  L. Kitching 62'

  7.3
  5

  S. Posch

  6.2
• 10

  A. Idah

  J. Molumby 63'

  7.2
  16

  P. Mwene

  6.0
• 11

  F. Azaz

  6.5
  6

  N. Seiwald

  K. Laimer 46'

  5.2
• 2

  J. Abankwah

  J. O'Brien 75'

  6.8
  18

  R. Schmid

  A. Prass 67'

  6.0
• 18

  R. Manning

  6.2
  21

  P. Wimmer

  6.8
• 14

  C. Coventry

  6.3
  4

  CX. Schlager

  6.6
• 17

  J. Moylan

  T. Cannon 86'

  6.3
  17

  C. Chukwuemeka

  M. Gregoritsch 46'

  5.5
• 7

  T. Parrott

  C. Ogbene 75'

  8.4
  9

  S. Kalajdzic

  6.5

Substitutes

• 8

  J. Knight
  20

  K. Laimer

  N. Seiwald 46'

  6.4
• 22

  K. Phillips
  7

  C. Lang
• 16

  G. Bazunu
  13

  M. Bignetti
• 13

  R. Vata
  11

  M. Gregoritsch

  C. Chukwuemeka 46'

  7.1
• 21

  J. Dunne
  8

  C. Adamu
• 23

  M. O'Leary
  22

  A. Prass

  R. Schmid 67'

  7.2
• 12

  L. Kitching

  L. Scales 62'

  5.8
  14

  M. Woeber

  D. Affengruber 46'

  6.1
• 6

  J. Molumby

  A. Idah 63'

  5.8
  1

  A. Schlager
• 20

  C. Ogbene

  T. Parrott 75'

  5.7
  3

  F. Bacher
• 19

  O. Elding
  19

  M. Gruell
• 5

  J. O'Brien

  J. Abankwah 75'

  5.8
  23

  M. Friedl
• 9

  T. Cannon

  J. Moylan 86'

  6.0

Manager

• H. Hallgrimsson

• R. Rangnick

IRLAUT

Injuries and Suspensions

No sidelined players

• 3
  K. Danso

Form

IRL - Form

AllHome

W5-0

W1-0

D1-1

L1-0

W0-3

Goal Scored (Conceded)

10/2

Games over 2.5 goals

2/5

Both teams scored

1/5

AUT - Form

AllAway

L2-0

D3-3

L3-0

W3-1

W3-1

Goal Scored (Conceded)

9/10

Games over 2.5 goals

4/5

Both teams scored

3/5

Ireland have recorded two wins, one draw, and two losses across their last five matches. Their most recent result was that 3-0 victory over Israel in the Nations League, following a 1-0 defeat to Kosovo in their opening group fixture. Prior to the current cycle, they drew 1-1 with Canada and beat Qatar 1-0 in friendlies. Across the five matches, Ireland scored ten goals and conceded two, with their defensive record particularly strong outside of competitive fixtures.

Austria have won three and lost two of their last five. They beat Kosovo 3-1 on matchday two of the Nations League, having already beaten Israel 3-1 on matchday one. Their three World Cup matches before that produced one draw and two defeats, including a 3-3 draw with Algeria and a 2-0 loss to Argentina. Austria scored eleven goals and conceded seven across the five-match run, pointing to a side that creates chances freely but can be exposed at the back.

Head-to-Head Record

Head to Head

Draw

1

2

1

11 Jun

World Cup Qualification UEFA

Ireland

IRL

1

Austria

AUT

1

FT

12 Nov

World Cup Qualification UEFA

Austria

AUT

0

Ireland

IRL

1

FT

10 Sept

World Cup Qualification UEFA

Austria

AUT

1

Ireland

IRL

0

FT

26 Mar

World Cup Qualification UEFA

Ireland

IRL

2

Austria

AUT

2

FT

4Goals Scored4

Games over 2.5 goals1/4

Both teams scored2/4

The two sides have met four times in the available head-to-head record, all in World Cup qualification. The most recent fixture, played at the Aviva Stadium in June 2017, ended 1-1. Austria have won two of the four meetings, with Ireland winning one and one match ending in a draw. The series is tightly contested, and no meeting in the dataset produced a margin greater than one goal.

Standings

Grp. 3

Form

#		P	W	D	L	F	A	+/-	PTS	Form
1	AustriaAUT	3	2	1	0	8	4	+4	7	D W W
2	KosovoKOS	3	1	1	1	2	3	-1	4	D L W
3	IrelandIRL	3	1	1	1	5	3	+2	4	D W L
4	IsraelISR	3	0	1	2	1	6	-5	1	D L L

Promotion

Promotion Playoff

Relegation Playoff

Relegation

In UEFA Nations League B Group 3, Austria lead the table and Ireland sit third. That gap means Thursday's home fixture is a chance for Ireland to close ground on the group leaders, while Austria can put significant daylight between themselves and the chasing pack with a win in Dublin.