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Tuesday, March 31, 2026

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Int. Friendly Games 11.85X3.4224.15
SEO Match Summary
Wales and Northern Ireland played out a 1–1 draw in an International Friendly on 31 March, with contrasting approaches defining a tightly contested encounter. Wales dominated territorially with 13 shots, though only three found the target, whilst generating 1.31 xG from their 4–2–3–1 setup. Northern Ireland, operating in a more compact 3–4–3 formation, proved clinical in their finishing, converting chances more efficiently despite registering just ten shots; their 1.66 xG underscored their superior shot quality. The visitors' four shots on target created genuine problems for Wales' goalkeeper, who made saves at a 66.67 per cent rate. Neither side could find a decisive breakthrough in what remained a balanced affair, with both teams sharing the spoils. The result leaves both nations with unfinished business ahead of their next competitive fixtures.
Wales W Wales
1 1
Draw
Northern Ireland N Northern Ireland
S. Thomas46'
J. Donley22'
Starting Line-ups
Wales · 4-2-3-1 Northern Ireland · 3-4-3
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Expected Goals (xG) 1.31 1.66
Shots 13 10
Shots on Target 3 4
Possession 66% 34%
Yellow Cards 1 1
Corners 5 2
Total Goals2
Formation4-2-3-1vs3-4-3
Goalkeeper Performance

Read it this way: PSxG conceded is how dangerous the shots on target were, Goals conceded is how many actually went in, Goals saved is the gap between the two (higher is better, a minus means he should have saved more), and Save % is the share of on-target shots kept out.

Wales GK
PSxG conceded0.00
Goals conceded1
Goals saved-1.00
Save %75.0%
Northern Ireland GK
PSxG conceded1.00
Goals conceded1
Goals saved0.00
Save %66.7%
Northern Ireland's keeper performed right in line with expectations, while Wales's keeper let in roughly 1.0 goal more than an average keeper would.

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